The Post Office

Llanfechell Post Office 

with thanks to Mrs Maureen Jones and Mrs Marian Davies

The Post Office building dates back to the 18th century when it was mentioned in the Bulkeley Diaries. It was known as Pendre and Henshop.

The first known owner that we’ve found was  the Rev. Roger Edwards – rector of Llanfechell from 1836 till his death in 1868 when his eldest son – the Rev. William Christopher Edwards  – Llanfair PG inherited it.

Letters for all members of  Houses of Parliament, Commons and Lords were free of charge. After the Uniform Penny Postage of 1840 there was a seven fold increase in the volume of post.

Up until 1858 the post was delivered by an Amlwch foot messenger – John Edwards who delivered to Cemaes and Llanfechell.

John Edwards applied for an increase in wages as did the postmistress of Cemaes Bay after her salary was reduced from £4 to £3 per annum.