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Conwy Borough
Historical Association Branch
Est. 2025

The Only One in North Wales!

Explore the rich history and heritage of North Wales and the wider area with Conwy Borough Historical Association Branch.

 

Join us for one of our lectures that will take place throughout the year. Free for members of the Historical Association, with a small fee for non-members.

There will be a variety of talks and walks provided throughout the year.

 

Our dedicated team is committed to preserving and sharing history. 

Meet the team!
If you would like to be involved in the new branch, please email rhosgem@gmail.com or morgan@conwyhistory.com with an expression of interest. 

Morgan Ditchburn

Branch Secretary

 

Morgan Ditchburn, originally from the Manchester area, settled in North Wales 20 years ago and hasn't looked back since! She is a History Lecturer at Grwp Llandrillo Menai and also runs a tour guiding business, Conwy History, where she shares her expertise and love for the rich historical landscape of Conwy and at other sites across North Wales.Morgan is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Association and serves as the treasurer for the Deganwy History Group. She is also a trustee for the British Association for Local History (BALH). Her academic interests (basically, obsessions) focus on medieval history, castles, and the history of witches and witch trials.

Gemma Campbell

Branch Treasurer

 

Gemma Campbell is a passionate teacher, devoted mother, and amateur historian with a deep love for uncovering the stories behind old houses. Originally from Salford, Gemma has called North Wales home for over 20 years, where she balances her career in education with her love of history and the outdoors. A self-identified white witch, she dabbles in paganism and finds joy in the unknown and the ancient.​A self-proclaimed bibliophile, Gemma is never without a book, often losing herself in tales of the past or mysteries waiting to be solved. Her enthusiasm for history has earned her the affectionate title of "history detective" among her friends and family. Despite a fear of water, Gemma is inexplicably drawn to it, frequently spending holidays on canal boats, exploring the Norfolk Broads, or enjoying the serenity of the Lake District. When not diving into a good book or unearthing the past, she loves walking along the beach, finding peace in the rhythmic sound of the waves.

2025 Programme

Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at Sheldons, 8 Penrhyn Rd, Colwyn Bay LL29 8LG unless otherwise stated.

 

Refreshments will be available to purchase (payment not included with the talk).

Doors open at 6.30 for refreshments and networking, talks begin at 7pm.

HA members free, visitors £3

 

Thursday 13 February

Venue: Orme View Conference Room, Coleg Llandrillo, Llandudno Road, LL28 4HZ

The Witches of North Wales

Morgan Ditchburn ,‘Lover of Old Things’, Tour Guide, History Lecturer

 

Monday 17 March

Ethel May Hovey Digital Exhibition

Gemma Campbell, Branch Treasurer

 

Monday 28 April

The Home Front Museum - Llandudno at War

Adrian Hughes, Historian

 

Monday 19 May

Snippets Evening - 3 short talks on historical topics

Various Speakers

 

Wednesday 4 June

Guided Walk: Conwy Castle

Led by Morgan Ditchburn, Tour Guide

 

Wednesday 2 July

Guided Walk: Colwyn Bay Conservation Town with the Imagine App

Arthur Creber, Tour Guide & Chair of Then & Now Colwyn Bay Heritage Group

 

Monday 15 September

Venue: Conwy TBC

The Archbishop John Williams

Vicky Macdonald, Historian

 

Monday 20 October

Venue: Conwy TBC

The Edwardian Castles of North Wales

Morgan Ditchburn, ‘Lover of Old Things’, Tour Guide, History Lecturer, Branch Secretary

 

Monday 17 November

Bangor University Institute of Welsh Estates (ISWE)

Dr Shaun Evans (Bangor University)

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Conwy Castle Tour

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