About Me

In 2006, I first encountered the name Lady Erskine, not realizing that 15 years later, this name would lead me into an in-depth research project aimed at saving a historic building from demolition.


Fast forward to 2021, I was serving as a local councillor when "Erskine Cottage" appeared on a list of planning applications. The proposal involved partially demolishing school buildings, razing Erskine Cottage, and constructing 93 homes on the playing fields. Curious about this mysterious Erskine Cottage on Pwllycrochan Avenue, we turned to Google Street View during our meeting. The screen revealed what the school referred to as the "workshop," and I instinctively protested its demolition. My fellow councillors turned to me in surprise, and I was given the chance to explain my stance. I revealed that this seemingly dilapidated building housed a remarkable piece of engineering: a turntable that could be operated with the touch of a finger. I believed this carriage house once belonged to Lady Erskine.


Tasked with providing more information, I turned to Google that evening, only to find scant references to Lady Erskine and her connection to Colwyn Bay. Undeterred, I reached out to friends and local historians, seeking confirmation of the turntable’s existence. My inquiries led to the creation of the Pwllycrochon History Facebook page, where my research began to take shape and gather followers.


Today, this blog aims to organise and present the findings from my ongoing research, preserving the rich history of Erskine Cottage, Pwllycrochon and Lady Erskine for future generations.







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