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Henllan church slideshow 2

Last updated: 06 January 2009

During 1941-42 a prisoner of war camp was built at the edge of the village of Henllan to hold 1,000 prisoners of war (POWs). Take a look at the slideshow of photos of the church built by Italian prisoners - The Church of The Sacred Heart.

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  • Church of the sacred heart, Henllan
    Mario Ferlito, painted the fresco above the altar and murals on the beams that spanned the roof. next page
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