"Fortress of St. Cybi" is a 43 minute video telling the story of the Church of St. Cybi in Holyhead.  It shows the wider early history of the area, covering the small coastal fort built by the Romans:  the establishment of a Christian settlement of Cybi in 540 A.D.:  the development of the existing church, through Viking attacks and devastation during the Welsh uprising at the time of Owain Glyndwr:  the later history under occupation by Cromwell's Roundheads:  the development of the present port of Holyhead and the role played by the church in the establishment of education in the town.
      Finally the video tours the existing church building, showing all the feature that reflect its history, with a brief epilogue by the Rev. John Nice, the current Rector of Holyhead.  This is a Community and Heritage project, all proceeds going directly to the Church.
      The video was produced, directed, and edited by Robert Phillips, research, scripts and illustrations were by Dr. J. K. Roberts, and the narration by Professor David Crystal.  Both Bob Phillips and Ken Roberts grew up in the local Holyhead Waterside area, affectionately known as "Bolsach".
      A Welsh version is being produced with the co-operation of Menter Môn narrated by Len Roberts previously Head of Holyhead High School, and will be available shortly.  It is also possible to provide N.T.S.C. (USA format) copies if required.

The Ucheldre Centre,  Maritime Museum, St. Cybi's Church, Holyhead Library, Trearddur Crafts in Trearddur Bay,  and Oriel Môn in Llangefni.

For postal sales (UK Only) £11.50 incl. postage & packing

Bob Phillips, Maes Eithin, Lon Sant Ffraid, Trearddur Bay, Anglesey, N. Wales, U.K.        LL76 2UD
                    E-mail: Phillips.robert@talk21.com