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Historic maps of Llanwenarth and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Llanwenarth maps
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Memories of Llanwenarth
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The Old Paper Mill
My memory of Glangrwyney is of the paper mill there where so many friends worked. Daff Edwards was the stoker there and my father worked there for 35 years till it closed in 1951. The Mussons lived in Mill House. He was the manager there. We used to go to the village shop for our snacks while we worked. It was a very happy place.
American Army Camp AtDan Y Parc
The area known as Dan Y Parc is probably better known as the property of the Sandiman Family. They had a very large house which they vacated in the 1950's, and the house was demolished at the same time. I know very little of the history of the area or the family. Dan Y Parc memories begin for me in 1950 when my mother, myself and sister moved to the abandoned American Army Camp. The land which it was on must have been requisitioned by the government during the war, there being a shortage of housing after the war made these huts a much coveted item. One can only surmise that the many families that descended on the camp did so with the aim of squatting there. I vaguely remember bowler hatted men and police arguing with a big group of people, and the discussion becoming very heated. I never really found out what it was all about, but for sure it was the authorities threatening to prosecute these homeless... Read more
Memories of Dan Y Parc
Many of the things that happened at D Y P were taken as normal. During the winter we ran around in the snow without shoes on, and why? because we did not have a second pair of shoes. The only pair we had were school shoes and they were not worn after school and there were so many times we got home and our feet were numb from the cold, but in truth we did not notice the discomfort. It seems strange now that we accepted such a thing. How strange that a country with a massive empire would allow it's people to be so deprived of what should be regarded as normal entitlements. Looking back it is obvious that such wealth was for the privileged and wealthy and it is also obvious that such a condition is still existent. Its worthy of thought that the countries that were so damaged and destroyed, Germany and Japan are now very successful and prosperous countries. I do not doubt that... Read more
This is Where I Lived as A Young Boy.
I lived there as a young boy. I used to live at number 21. I was happy to live there, but I can also remember sad times while I lived there. I went back there some time ago to see what it was like, but there is nothing there now. It was not how I remember it. All a long time ago now. If there is anybody that used to live there when I did, I would love to hear from you.
Where I Started Out
I was born in the War Memorial Hospital, Crickhowell in 1949. I don’t remember that bit, but I remember traveling down to Crickhowell on days out just to sit on the bridge watching the water pass by - so peaceful, outstanding scenery, I thought it was beautiful. We lived in Brynmawr, not too far away. Then years later I loved to go down to Crickhowell in my boyfriend’s car even though he drove too fast down the country lanes. Yes, Crickhowell is beautiful. I will always love it there - it's my birthplace.
Sevenoaks Scouts go Youth Hostelling in Wales
I remember taking the patrol leaders from my scout troop, the 3rd Sevenoaks (Riverhead), on a visit to Wales as we wanted to check out posiible sites for a summer camp the following summer. "Skip" was Mick Ryan who was then an RAF Squadron Leader and his plan was to use his contacts to fix a visit to St Athan where the RAF engineers were based. We found our campsite, made all our arrangements and even had time to explore the Crickhowell Castle. Its surprising what you can do in just a couple of days if it's planned properly!
Where I Was Born
I was born on New Road, Crickhowell in the very early 1930s. My mother was born in Bridge Street, number 28, where my grandparents lived. My grandfather worked on Glanusk Estate for the then Lord Glanusk until he died. The estate buried him, he was buried in St Edmund's church, where I got married in 1952. We then lived at Ffynnonau but moved away in 1954. I love the area and visit as often as possible. All my family are burried in the churchyard, my first cousin Vincent Leslie, my mother's sister's son is buried in Llangatock. If anyone would like to get in touch my email is bachen95@yahoo.com
