Gicianto Ferrari - Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy, Wales
Posted by: Meirion
N 53° 19.624 W 003° 49.831
30U E 444685 N 5908977
One of a number of red plaques scattered around Llandudno in memory of famous and historic locals, Llandudno, Conwy, Wales.
Waymark Code: WMCCQ6
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/22/2011
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A plaque for Gicianto Ferrari on the promenade in Llandudno.
The italian-born Ferrari was a 'must see' for Victorian visitors to Llandudno. He was known as the 'Bird Man of Llandudno'.
The plaque is bi-lingual, the English text reads:
GICIANTO FERRARI
1847 - 1923
Promenade entertainer. His preforming bird show
outside the pier gates was known
over a wide area.