a b "Bangor stations" (PDF). Railscot – Irish Railways. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 September 2007 . Retrieved 28 August 2007.

Bangor Abbey was an important and influential monastery founded in the 6th century by Saint Comgall. Bangor grew during the 17th century Plantation of Ulster, when many Scottish settlers arrived. Today, tourism is important to the local economy, particularly in the summer months, and plans are being made for the long-delayed redevelopment of the seafront; a notable historical building in the city is Bangor Old Custom House. The largest plot of private land in the area, the Clandeboye Estate, which is a few miles from the city centre, belonged to the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava. Bangor hosts the Royal Ulster and Ballyholme yacht clubs. Bangor Marina is one of the largest in Ireland, and holds Blue Flag status. [5] Name [ edit ] At Bangor, Comgall instituted a rigid monastic rule of incessant prayer and fasting. Far from turning people away, this ascetic rule attracted thousands. When Comgall died in 602, the annals report that three thousand monks looked to him for guidance. Named Bennchor Mór, "the great Bangor", to distinguish it from its British contemporaries, it became the greatest monastic school in Ulster as well as one of the three leading monasteries of Celtic Christianity. The others were Iona, the great missionary centre founded by Columba, and Bangor on the Dee, founded by Dinooth; the ancient Welsh Triads also confirm the "Perpetual Harmonies" at the house. [19] The analysis by researchers from Bangor University looked at the behaviour of around 1,700 people during the Covid restrictions in relation to their personality traits and their post-pandemic recovery. The study aimed to answer three broad questions: who follows health advice, what can be done to improve compliance; and what are the costs for those who comply? The Beatles in Bangor". BBC Wales. 2 September 2009. Archived from the original on 25 November 2015 . Retrieved 27 October 2014. Bangor is administered by Ards and North Down Borough Council which is based at Bangor Castle. [48] Geography [ edit ]

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In World War II, parts of the BBC evacuated to Bangor during the worst of the Blitz. [8] The BBC continue to maintain facilities in the city (see Media).

The nearest airport with international flights is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which is 83 miles (134km) by road.

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Scott, Sarah (31 July 2019). "Council issues statement over future development of Bangor's Flagship". belfastlive. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021 . Retrieved 8 June 2020.

Bangor has a long-established football team, Bangor City F.C. which currently competes in the Cymru North, the second tier of Welsh football. Bangor City won the Welsh Premier League on three occasions (1994, 1995, 2011) and were continuous members of the league from its inception until 2018. Bangor City have also won the Welsh Cup eight times, most recently in the 2010 competition. Before 1992, they were members of the English football pyramid, peaking with the Northern Premier League title in 1982 and being FA Trophy runners-up in 1984. They have also competed in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup three times (including its final season, 1998–99, before being merged into the UEFA Cup), UEFA Champions League twice, and UEFA Cup five times, though they have not progressed far in any of the European competitions. In 1865, Morris Wartski, a refugee from the Tsarist pogroms, first established a jewellery business on Bangor's High Street, and then a drapery store. His son, Isidore, went on to develop the drapery business and to create a large, fashionable, store. He also redeveloped the Castle Inn on High Street in Bangor, which then became the high-class Castle Hotel. Wartski was a very popular mayor of the city and a great patron of local sports and charities. Wartski Fields were bequeathed to the city and people of Bangor by his widow, Winifred Marie, in memory of Isidore Wartski. Ballyvarnet, historically 'Ballyvernan' (from Irish: Baile Bhearnan, meaning 'townland of the gap') Garth Pier is the second longest pier in Wales, and the ninth longest in the British Isles, at 1,500 feet (460m) in length. It was opened in 1893 and was a promenade pier, for the amusement of holiday-makers who could stroll among the pinnacle-roofed kiosks. Theatr Gwynedd". Theatres Trust. Archived from the original on 18 June 2019 . Retrieved 18 June 2019.

CEEQUAL | Awards | Balloo Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Centre, Bangor". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 . Retrieved 9 February 2016. In religion, Christianity was followed by 8,816 residents, Islam followed by 892 residents, and 6,526 residents not identifying with any religion or identifying with other religions. Christianity is the most prominent religion but the second largest group followed no religion. [19] In 2021 Muslims in Bangor complained that restrictions imposed in the city had left women unable to worship at the mosque during Ramadan, while in other parts of Wales arrangements such as outdoor prayers had been made. [21] Transport [ edit ]

The city was an important source of customs revenue for the Crown and in the 1780s Colonel Robert Ward improved the harbour and promoted the cotton industries; today's seafront was the location of several large steam-powered cotton mills, which employed a large workforce. [27]Williams, Mike (23 February 2016). "Bangor's new Storiel centre saw 5,000 visitors before it even officially opened". North Wales Chronicle . Retrieved 18 November 2022. Bangor ( English: / ˈ b æ ŋ ɡ ər/; Welsh: [ˈbaŋɡɔr] ⓘ) is a cathedral city and community in Gwynedd, North Wales. It is the oldest city in Wales. Historically part of Caernarfonshire, it had a population of 18,322 in 2019. Landmarks include Bangor Cathedral, Bangor University and Garth Pier. The Britannia and Menai Suspension bridges connect the city to the Isle of Anglesey. The Bangor community area includes the suburbs of Garth and Hirael both immediately north of the city centre; Upper Bangor north west of the centre; West End, Glan-adda, Bryn Llwyd and Coed Mawr to the south west; Y Maes to the south; Glantraeth, Tan-y-bryn and Maesgeirchen are to the east. The suburbs of Penhros-garnedd, Treborth and Minffordd are within the community of Pentir adjoining the city to the south and south west. Port Penrhyn and the tiny estate of Plas-y-coed, adjoin the city within the Llandygai community. Bangor receives city status in Princess Anne visit". BBC News. 2 December 2022 . Retrieved 2 December 2022. Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex". Archived from the original on 15 August 2021 . Retrieved 23 September 2021.