South Anglesey can also boast having the village with the longest place name in Britain – Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, or Llanfair PG as it is known.
The place name is a surprising, early example of regional promotion; the name was given in the late 1800s with the soul aim of attracting tourists.
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