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Longest place name in the world, North Wales
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Longest place name in the world, North Wales
Longest place name in the world, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, usually known as Llanfair-pwll or Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, in North Wales.
1933
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© The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1933 Fence Llanfair Longest Platform Signs Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
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1. Title: A Man Reading at the Longest Place Name Sign in the World, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, North Wales, 1933 2.. This photograph captures a moment of tranquility at Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch railway station, otherwise known as Llanfair-pwll or Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, in the beautiful countryside of North Wales. The longest place name in the world, with a total of 58 characters, is etched onto a wooden sign at the station platform. The sign, which was erected in the 1930s, is a popular tourist attraction and has drawn visitors from all corners of the globe. In this image, two men are seen engrossed in reading the lengthy name, their expressions conveying a sense of awe and curiosity. The LMS (London, Midland and Scottish Railway) rail sign in the background indicates that this photograph was taken during the 1930s, an era when train travel was a primary means of transportation. The fence and other station structures add to the rustic charm of the scene, making it a fascinating glimpse into the history of North Wales and its unique place names. This photograph, taken from The John Barrett Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a captivating look into the past and the intrigue that surrounds the longest place name in the world.
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