Llangennith, St Cenydd's Church 1937
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Photo of Llangennith, St Cenydd's Church 1937

More about this scene

This church is the largest church on the Gower. Originally founded in the 6th century by St Cenydd, the priory was ransacked by Viking invasions in the 10th century. The present church was rebuilt in 1140 by Henry de Beaumont, Norman lord of Gower. The huge saddle-backed tower is in an unusual position, north of the nave, and architecturally it is interesting for its fortified appearance.

A Selection of Memories from Llangennith

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Llangennith

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My late sister had several holidays in Llangennith in the 1920's. Because her father was killed in WW1, I have always assumed that these were paid for either by the army or the then British Legion. Does anyone know anything about the exact location of the holiday site, and what person or organisation might have provided the funding?