Description
The workshop explored literary representations of Holyhead. In many texts, Holyhead appears primarily as a place of transit, associated with journeys to Ireland or from Ireland to London. The session introduced a selection of key examples to illustrate this pattern, before embedding these in historical context, examining how Holyhead developed and came to be perceived as a transitional place, and how this identity persists into the present. Participants discussed key questions: what does this history suggest about Holyhead today? Is transition central to its identity, or are there alternative ways of understanding the place? Rooted in Holyhead, The participants were then invited to respond to creative prompt asking them to represent something about Holyhead that they feel people should stay and linger for – why come to, rather than through Holyhead.This free workshop was made possible by Medrwn Môn and the Shared prosperity fund and Cyngor Sir Ynys Môn. This work forms part of initial consultation around public art in Holyhead, led by Studio Response in collaboration with Anna Farrall.
| Period | 26 Jun 2026 |
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| Event type | Workshop |
| Location | HolyheadShow on map |