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Hi! I have recently been researching into my family history, and I came across a photograph dated to around the early 1870s in my home. On the back it read Wm Hughes photographer and oil painter in Llangefni and Amlwch on Sundays (something along those lines, I haven't got the photograph with me at the moment for reference). Does anyone know anything about this man? I have googled and googled to find information to no avail! I do believe there is a William Hughes House in Llangefni, is that some sort of connection? Any help would be great! I am relatively local so I know the surrounding area well. Thanks, Rach
Thank Goodness For Ancestors.
To date I have not visited Llangefni. My Grandmother Ann Williams was born there, in 1869. Her Mother's name was Ellen Edwards, born Amlwych c1848. fathers name was Rowland Williams. Hopefully my Husband and I will be able to see, and spend some time in this beautiful part of Wales. My Mother was born in Merthyr Tydfil, so I am proud to say "I am Welsh too". Have a lovely day, and God Bless. Jeanette
Gwynedd memories
James Roberts
I have a photo of a grave in Llangristiolus in Wales and buried in it is James Roberts, died 4th Nov 1844 aged 45 years, and his daughter Susannah, died 28th Nov 1844 aged 4 years. Does anybody know if this grave is still there? I will be coming over to Wales next year and would like to see it. I don't know when this photo was taken. This is my husband's side of the family and I'm doing his family tree. Cheers Raema Kent
A Resident of Rhoscefnhir
I have lived in this lovely little village for many years and have recently become interested in its local history and have set up a page on Facebook to collect interesting information.
Memories of Pentraeth Nicknames by Ross Davies
When I first came to Pentraeth in 1950, I became very intrigued by the nicknames attached to certain individuals. In fact, they were better known by their nicknames than by their own names.
One example was the leading male singer in the local church on a Sunday. He was known as Basso Profundo, a name that stuck to him until his dying day. I never did find out his real name.
Pentraeth, also had a fine male voice choir, in years gone by, with particularly good tenors. Their group of tuneful tenors were all related to one another, and became known as "the Sweets." Apparently, it all started when the choir held an impromptu concert in the Squre and some Americans, based at Brynsiencyn, had come over to listen to them. One was so impressed that he said, "Dang me! that is the sweetest sound that I've ever heard!"
It has always been a Welsh trait to attach people's names to their jobs, e.g. Bob Becar, Ned... Read more
MERCHED Y BRYNIAU.
Another Pentraeth Memory. by Ross Davies
Just about 38 years ago, I was approached by some of my former pupils, who were now mostly married and with children of their own, with the idea of forming a Pentraeth based entertainment group.
The village had always had an excellent reputation for choral singing and they wanted to revive the tradition, but on much more modern lines. Such an enterprise would give them all a focus to aim for, to enjoy, and to give good entertainment value.
They wanted me to weld them together into an acceptable group. My protests about not being able to play an instrument, read music, or act as choirmaster, went unheeded. That did not matter at all. Most of them had good voices and an ear for harmony, so they would monitor themselves, and learn as they went along. All they wanted from me was the ability to discipline and organise.
So, - "Merched Y Bryniau", was born. At the final count, the... Read more
THE THREE LEAPS. by Ross Davies
A PENTRAETH LEGEND
Most people driving past the entrance to Plas Gwyn manor house, on the outskirts of Pentraeth, might well be surprised to learn that they are passing a commemorative monument that has stood there for over 800 years.
It may not look much like a monument as it is made up of three large boulders grouped together in a narrow field alongside the entrance, but it does mark an event that happened eight centuries ago, and it is known as "The Three Leaps".
There is history attached to these stones, and a touching love story which happened somewhere between 1200 and 1230 A.D. The Prince of Wales at the time was Llywelyn the Great.
The Prince had more than one palace in Wales, but a favourite was Aberffraw on Anglesey, where his whole court came to stay from time to time, and to enjoy the hunting and fishing in the area.
He was always accompanied by his elite band of warriors, known in... Read more
