Llwyngwril, The Village Smithy c.1930

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I am trying to research my Grandfather's family history with a struggle but i do know on his marriage certificate he worked at Nant Farm. His name was JAMES OSCOUGH JONES, unable to find his birth record so possible adopted. He married my Grandmother Mary Lewis who at the time was working at Shop Newydd. If anyone recognises his name or can enlighten me with more help or information it would such a help. Jeanette

My great aunt Jane Beecroft taught at Q.M.S girls school for 39 years and often took the girls camping at Llwyngwril. I am trying to find someone who remembers her so I can add information to our family history. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

The memory of that quaint old village reminds me when we lived there in the 1950s, in the small white cottage called (Welsh sounding) Te Revil, or Te Effiel. I was two years old, a twin with my sister Carol, the local children took us out in our twin pram. We came back many times to camp down at Owen's farm, Grif was the shepherd and it was nice to see the sheep being dipped. The tin roofed post office also sold toys ...see more

Our family used to have our holidays (from Birmingham) in Llwyngwril and my dad tuned pianos in the village during our stay. We used to stay over a village shop and the lady owner would present my brother and I with a tin which contained broken biscuits which we would sit in bed munching. I remember making a nuisance of myself in the corner garage and happy days on the beach, as well as train spotting. Happy early teen days!