THESE old photos show kiosks that have stood in Rhyl for more than 50 years.
The kiosks ocated at the back of the SeaQuarium and one which is near SC2 - will close on June 4 and will later be knocked down.
Denbighshire County Council said in order to deliver the coastal defence scheme, there was no option but to remove the shops. There are no current plans to replace them.
One resident got in touch with the Journal to say that her grandfather used to own Mac’s Fishing Pond.
The shops were sold three summers ago and are still being run as a family business.
She said: "We are all extremely upset that this is the end of an era, having welcomed thousands of visitors over the years many of whom returned with children.
"We are at a loss at how there can be no plans to rebuild and regenerate that area."
The resident shared the above black and white photo from Facebook of her grandfather’s Fishing Pond. [She feels it was posted by Peter Trehearn].
She also shared other photos [featured in this article] with the Journal.
Readers have taken to Journal's Facebook Page to voice their upset over the kiosks closing.
Rebecca Robinson said: "There is a huge area between the lifeboat station and the arena. Just an idea, but couldn’t the council provide temporary wooden kiosks to support the traditional seaside businesses?"
David Hughes said: "I worked in what was ‘Johnny’s’, selling toffee apples and candy floss, what I have now realised was 50 years ago. Although no longer living in Rhyl, I am sad that another piece of my youth is disappearing, albeit I understand why."
Anna Petersen said: "Those buildings are some of the last iconic ones from our history that are left. I was just thinking the other day how nice it is that they still stand. Surely something can be done to save them?"
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Amy Wilkes said: "Absolutely gutted I worked here as a teen for years, with so many fond memories."
Nicky Southern said: "The council should be ashamed of themselves! What ever happened to looking after your own? They should be keeping these kiosks as they are part of Rhyl's history and the Ice Cream kiosk by SC2
"I worked there many years ago which is Family run infact it was one of my very first jobs! Such a crying shame."
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