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Bettws Cedewain

Bettws Memories

Bernard Hodgson's family lived in Bettws Cedewain between 1927 and 1936. Bernard spent the first eight years of his life in the village. Read about his memories of life in a Mid Wales village in the 1930s.

  • Bernard's return to Bettws in June 2008...



  • Moving to Bettws

    The Hodgson move from London to Bettws Cedewain.

    Schooldays

    Bernard Hodgson's memories of his schooldays.

    Religion

    Memories of religious life in the village.

    Entertainment

    How children entertained themselves in the 1930s.

    Quoits and toffee

    Bernard remembers buying toffee and playing quoits.

    Church outings

    The church outing was an important social event.

    Village Dances

    Bernard's memories of people who lived in the village.

    Dance Band

    Bernard's father was a member of the Venetian Dance Orchestra.

    Leaving Bettws

    The Hodgson family decide to leave Bettws in 1936.

    After Bettws

    The Hodgsons move on but do not forget their friends in Bettws.

    Old photos

    Photos of Bettws Cedewain taken in the 1930s

    History

    More memories, photos and articles about history in Mid Wales.

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    We try to publish as many comments as we can but unfortunately, due to the volume of comments we receive every day, we cannot guarantee that all comments submitted will be published

    Bernard Hodgson, Crawley
    David Meirion-Williams, Henley-on-ThamesDavid, I'm so sorry I haven't replied before to your message. You obviously have many memories of life in Wales, why not put pen to paper and submit an article to Daniel Davies at BBC Mid Wales on wales.mid@bbc.co.uk He would be delighted to hear from you and I and, I am sure, many others would like to read your story . I have written a book about my father's dance band and traced one lady, a pianist of 91, who came from New Mills. Thanks for writing
    Thu Sep 18 11:15:30 2008

    David Meirion-Williams, Henley-on-Thames
    My uncle, Tom Hughes was the agent to Gwendoline and Margaret Davies and our family was evacuated to Tregynon in 1940 and stayed with Tom and madge Hughes. Tom took me to Gregynog Hall on a number of occasions.We then moved to New Mills and stayed in a guest House run by Winald and Molly Gethin. I attended both Manafon and Tregynon schools. Molly Gethin's father was a Mr Evans who was a Director of "Mid Wales Motorways. The 2 buses were housed in New Mills and had to be dragged up a hill by tractor to start them each morning!I have many more memories.
    Mon Aug 11 08:26:37 2008

    Bernard Hodgson, Crawley
    To Rachel Roberts Thanks for your message Rachel I'm staying at The Beeches, Bettws Hall from Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd JuneI'll ask BBC Mid Wales to let you have my email address and tel no I'd love to come and visit Thanks again
    Sat Jun 14 13:40:40 2008

    Rachel Roberts
    I have now had time to read through your lovely memories of Bettws and realise it must have been a brother of yours, born in our home, who visited some years ago, we took him up to see the bedroom he was born in. If you visit in June do come and say hello!
    Mon May 26 21:29:05 2008

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