Where is the longest named place in Wales?

How did Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch get its name?

The full name is Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, which was created—largely for promotional reasons, so its railway station would have the longest sign in the country—in the mid 1800s. It means “The church of St. Mary in the hollow of white hazel trees near the rapid whirlpool by St.

What is the English translation of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch?

In English it translates to “St. Mary’s Church in the hollow of white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the Church of St. Tysilio near the red cave.”

Are there any world records set in Wales?

It’s a chance to put Wales on the record-breaking map and use those official certificates as a calling card to say to the rest of the world: “The Welsh are officially amazing!” The full list of World Records confirmed by Guinness World Records are: Longest human archway relay – 164 pairs on Aberystwyth Promenade.

Which is the longest name in the world?

The name of the hill (with 85 characters) has also been listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest place name. Other versions of the name, including longer ones, are also sometimes used.

How do I contact Guinness World Records online?

To access your online account, log in and select the relevant application and scroll to the bottom of the page to the correspondence box. Your message will be delivered directly to the Records Manager dealing with your application.

How long does it take to get back from Guinness World Records?

At Guinness World Records we evaluate each application individually and endeavour to get back to you as soon as we can, but due to the volume of applications we receive, it can take up to 12 weeks* to process, so please bear with us.