Improvements to a number of properties in Rhyl have been completed as part of the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI), which aims to protect important properties in the town.
Cramers Sandwich Bar, 72 High Street is a traditional two-storey shop unit with living accommodation above. The project included the replacement of the modern shop-front, doors and windows with traditional style units. The character of the building has been restored and signage improved to be sympathetic to the style of building.
The Victory Club, 60 Queen Street is part of a Victorian terrace that has been converted at ground floor level into shops. Works to improve external features included repairs to roofs, chimneys, walls, windows and rear extensions and included the installation of a new shopfront to a traditional pattern with draught lobby, to serve the Club premises. Full disabled access was not possible due to level of the pavement and the internal levels but it was improved to allow a temporary ramp to be used.
The Godfather, 28-32 Queen Street dates from around 1865, it had retained many of its original features although a modern shopfront had been inserted. The project included re-slating the roof, repairs to wall finishes, and repairs to sash windows facing Queen Street. The modern shopfront was replaced in a traditional style, replicating original remaining material. Original features such as the angel capitals were restored and repainted.
Chilli Pink, 62-66 Queen Street also dates from around 1865, two buildings form the property and one building retains its original frontage while the other was remodelled in a mock Tudor style. Improvement works included re-slating the roof, render repairs to walls, repair or replacement of all windows facing Queen Street, and replacement of the single modern shopfront with two separate shopfronts to suit the individual character of each unit.
15 Bedford Street which houses the Vale of Clwyd Mind organisation, has undergone external repairs to improve the appearance of the building. Work included re-slating the roof and repairs to the chimneys and rainwater goods. The windows in the upper levels were repaired or replaced, and a new shopfront and external door was installed to be more sympathetic to the character of the building.
The Rhyl THI is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Welsh Assembly Government Physical Regeneration Fund (PRF) and Property and Environment Grants (PEGs), CADW: Historic Buildings and Monuments, Denbighshire County Council, Neighbourhood Renewals Areas and Rhyl Town Council. The fund for this phase is around £5m.
