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At New York Cottages, Penmaenmawr you can come and explore the incredible story of the development of the small coastal town of Penmaenmawr.
Built in the 1840's, these cottages were amongst the first properties built in Penmaenmawr to house quarry workers.
The New York Cottages Museum occupies both floors of the fourth cottage, and tells the fascinating story of the growth of Penmaenmawr as a quarrying town in the 19th century.
The New York Cottages Museum is also developing an exciting exhibition for 2012 on the Graiglwyd Axe Factory, a 5,000 year old quarrying and stone-tool making site on Penmaenmawr mountain, just metres away from the modern quarry.
Find out why the cottages were called New York
Discover how Penmaenmawr became a major tourist resort popular with well known historical figures such as William E Gladstone, former prime minister.
Discover the 5,000 year history of stone working industry in the area.
Browse our many fascinating old photographs of the town, and enjoy our permanent and temporary exhibitions.
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