Welcome to the industrial history of Amlwch, a small village situated on the North East tip of the Island of Anglesey, off the North Wales coast. This website serves as a gateway to exploring a rich heritage that spans from Bronze Age mining to the global dominance of the 18th and 19th centuries.

During this peak era, the copper mines on Parys Mountain were the largest in the world, with ore exported internationally from Amlwch’s harbour.

The necessity of exporting this ore transformed the region, evolving the port from a fishing village into a major center for shipbuilding and repair. This industrial expansion fostered a variety of smaller trades, including smelting, sail making, and iron and brass works, while encouraging significant migration to the area. Beyond heavy industry, our site examines the social history of Amlwch, featuring its schools, famous residents, and local trades ranging from tobacco to brewing.

While the peak of mining has passed, a maritime and industrial legacy survives today. Much of the detail of these industries can be gleaned from the dusty pages of the Amlwch census of the 19th century. In these pages I hope to blow away the dust and revile the real people who made thsi area great.

I invite you to navigate the menu to discover the unique stories of the enduring industrial spirit of Amlwch.

Local stories, photos, documents, or family recollections about the mining , maritime or related related industries remain scarce in formal records. If you hold additional details please, contact the site author to contribute and enrich this shared heritage.

Neil Summers