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Saturday, 20 May 2023

From Cwmavon to California • Richard Perkins

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A view of Cwmavon. In this blogpost I will be sharing the story of my Uncle Richard Perkins.  Those who have followed my work for a while wi...
Monday, 8 May 2023

John Thomas, Royal Harpist • 1826–1913.

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The Blue Place at the street John Thomas was born in.  Last month, a Blue Plaque commemorating the life of the Royal Harpist, John Thomas, w...
Wednesday, 20 April 2022

"If at any time, at any place, and under any circumstances, you can do a good turn to a fellow Bridgendian, remember that it is a privilege to do so." | John Rankin B.A.

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John Rankin B.A. For those who attended Bridgend County School, Heol Gam or Brynteg Comprehensive School, John Rankin B.A. will be a familia...
Saturday, 16 April 2022

"Nothing short of locks or bolts could keep out the lifters." • Welsh Easter Customs.

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"I recall the inhabitants of Llangollen, Denbighshire, ascending Dinas Bran on Easter Day to greet the rising of the sun with three som...
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

"So help me God she won't come down for me again in a hurry." • The Bridgend Murder

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On the night of the 12th of August 1872, Selina Jones was found dead in her home at 34 Newcastle Street. Later known locally as “The Bridgen...
Thursday, 27 May 2021

In Loving Memory • Death Collections at the National Museum of Wales.

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Portrait of Mrs William Williams of Caernarfon. It shows her wearing a mourning dress, and a brooch with an image of a man - possibly her hu...
Thursday, 3 December 2020

A horse skull draped with ribbons | The Mari Lwyd

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The Mari Lwyd at St Fagans 2019. The Mari Lwyd is perhaps one of Wales' most well-known folk customs. A horse skull draped with ribbons,...
Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Finding Alice Edwards.

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In affectionate memory of  Alice, The dearly beloved daughter of Charles & Martha Edwards, of The Bush,  Died October 19th,  Aged 13. In...
Wednesday, 14 October 2020

A Perfect Nuisance | Donald Mortimer Warner.

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A view of Glamorgan County Lunatic Asylum (Angelton) In this blogpost, I write about Donald Mortimer Warner.  When I read Donald's case-...