Date: 16/02/2025
Copper Kingdom issues statement on Museum’s future
The Trust responsible for the Copper Kingdom museum in Amlwch Port has confirmed its
ambition to build a new, permanent home for the collection on Parys Mountain.
Amlwch Industrial Heritage Trust (AIHT) says it is currently reaching out to potential seed
funders to help further develop their plans.
Their aim is that objects of significant industrial copper mining heritage can finally be paired
with the landscape of Parys Mountain where they belong.
Items related to the history of Amlwch Port that were on display at the museum are not part of
the planned move and AIHT says it is looking for a way to ensure those exhibits remain in the
Port for visitors to enjoy.
The Trust is now asking for members of the local community to provide feedback on their
ambition via a public consultation at: https://copperkingdom.co.uk/feedback.
Among those already backing the ambitious proposal are:
- Alex Anglesey, The Marquess of Anglesey
- Dr Caitlin Shepherd, post-doctoral researcher at The University of Cambridge
- Professor Colin Jago, chair of GeoMôn UNESCO Global Geopark
- Professor Emeritus David Barrie Johnson, Bangor University
- Dr Ian Drew, Department of Natural Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Dr Laura Catherine Kelly, Geomicrobiologist and Lecturer in Microbiology, Manchester
Metropolitan University - Sian Lloyd, TV presenter and broadcaster
Parys Mountain is already a popular destination for heritage, geology and biodiversity tourists as
well as enthusiasts and academic researchers.
AIHT says the project aligns with the strategic plans for the County, enabling the story of
Amlwch’s heritage to be shared alongside the unique natural landscape and biology of Parys
Mountain.
The news follows a recent announcement by the Trust that, despite great effort and goodwill on
all sides, it was unable to reach an agreement in 2024 on a suitable lease with the owners of
their former home.
Between 2012 and 2022, the Museum was based at the Copper Bin and Sail Loft in Amlwch Port
in the town. Despite being closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, it re-opened only to close in
late 2022 due to negotiations on the lease.
AIHT recently begun the process of carefully removing and securing the collection to preserve it
for display in a future home.
Mike Williams, chair of the AIHT, said: “A purpose-built home for Copper Kingdom set against
the backdrop of Parys Mountain would be game-changing for the Museum.
“We want to share our collection with as many people as possible and do justice to the
incredible story of Anglesey’s copper mining history.
“Whilst we are at a very early stage in the process, we are excited about that the future holds.”
AIHT says more information about its plans for a new home will be released in due course.
For more information about Copper Kingdom, visit: https://copperkingdom.co.uk/
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