Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is the longest name of any village and the name is proudly displayed on the station and village shops. Originally called LLanfair Pwllgwyngwll, the village had its name changed in the 1850s following the arrival of the railway when the villagers wanted a way of attracting trains and early tourists.
It is described as one of the earliest great marketing events.
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Llanfairpwll, LLanfair Pwllgwyngwll, LLanfair Pwllgwyngwll, Isle of Anglesey , United Kingdom
Today Expect a temp in the range 9.3℃ to 11.6℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (E)
Monday, Jun 05 Expect a temp in the range 9.3℃ to 12.8℃ with wind speed 2.6 m/sec (E)
Tuesday, Jun 06 Expect a temp in the range 8.1℃ to 11℃ with wind speed 3.1 m/sec (ESE)
Wednesday, Jun 07 Expect a temp in the range 7.9℃ to 10.4℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (ESE)
Thursday, Jun 08 Expect a temp in the range 7.8℃ to 12℃ with wind speed 2.8 m/sec (E)
Friday, Jun 09 Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 10.8℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (E)
Saturday, Jun 10 Expect a temp in the range 12.2℃ to 13.5℃ with wind speed 4.7 m/sec (E)
LLanfair Pwllgwyngwll weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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