One of Bangor’s most important historic buildings is opening to visitors this summer, offering a rare opportunity to step inside the North Wales Heroes Memorial Arch and view the names of the fallen recorded within its walls.
Located on Deiniol Road at Bangor University, the Memorial Arch was built to commemorate the men of North Wales who lost their lives during the First World War. Opened in 1923 by the Prince of Wales, the Grade II listed memorial remains one of the most significant war memorials in Wales.
While many people regularly walk beneath the arch, far fewer have seen the memorial chamber hidden inside. The room is lined with large oak panels engraved with the names of more than 8,500 soldiers, sailors and airmen from communities across North Wales who died during the conflict.
Visitors attending the open days will be able to see these remarkable memorial panels up close, explore the historic chamber and learn more about the stories behind the names recorded there.
The memorial will be open from 12pm to 2pm on the following dates:
• Saturday 11 July
• Saturday 22 August
• Saturday 5 September
• Saturday 3 October
The open days provide a rare chance to experience a hidden part of Bangor’s heritage and reflect on the sacrifices made by generations of North Wales families more than a century ago.
For many visitors, it may be the first opportunity to see the memorial chamber and the thousands of names that continue to be preserved there for future generations.
Photos: North Wales Heroes Memorial Arch, Bangor (2) Names of the fallen recorded within the North Wales Heroes Memorial Arch. (Photo credit: Charles Ellis).
