Extracts taken from a book published in London in 1848 entitled "Reports of the Commissioners of Inquiry into the state of Education in Wales" which appeared in the July 2005 edition of the Clwyd Family History Society magazine 'Hel Achau' (no copyright) commenting on social conditions in Denbigh and Flintshire. The following evidence relates to the town of Flint:-
The streets of the town are filthy; the houses are wretchedly built; and in worse repair; and the people are squalid and in rags. I visited several cottages in the town. A small house, 10 or 12 feet square, with a chamber above, accommodates on an average 2 parents, 6 children, and 6 lodgers. The floors are of earth, and in wretched condition. There is no room for furniture, and the interiors are filthy and unwholesome. I saw other cottages of 9 feet square, with no other room adjoining. These generally contain a husband and wife, with infants and a lodger.
I visited a parish almshouse of this description, containing 9 people, a father, mother, and 7 children. There was one bed for the parents, and another for the 7 children, both placed in the only room which the house contained. The eldest boy was 16 years old, the eldest girl 15. The character of the inhabitants is degraded in respect of turbulence intemperance, and debauchery. The prevailing vice of the neighbourhood is drunkenness, which is rendered more flagrant and pernicious from the prevalence of the old Welsh custom of keeping merry nights. A week previous to my visit a murder had been committed by a party (as was supposed) who had been thus engaged in revelry.
The clergyman informed me that fornication also is common in the town and neighbourhood; but that in Flintshire, as in England, it assumes the form of promiscuous debauchery, and is not a recognised and systematic institution as in other counties of North Wales. The female population are ignorant of economy and of all kinds of domestic industry; in consequence of which, and of the general improvidence and intemperance of the men, the social condition of Flint is almost as degraded as at Rhosllanerchrugog (Ruabon). 
In the adjoining district of Bagillt:-
In some of the collieries the men are paid very other Saturday, and do not return to their work till the following Tuesday or Wednesday. In Bagillt and in the adjoining town of Flint the old Welsh custom of keeping a merry night (noswaithlawen) is still prevalent, and, being generally reserved for a Saturday, is protracted to the following Sunday, during which drinking never ceases. The custom is represented by the clergy and others as involving the most pernicious consequences.
I saw two men stripped and fighting in the main street of Bagillt, with a ring of men, women, and children around them. There is no policeman in the township. The women are represented as being for the most part ignorant of housewifery and domestic economy. The girls are very early sent to service, but marry as early as 18, and have large families.
Women are not employed in or about the mines, but spend most of their time in cockling, or gathering cockles on the beach. They have low ideas of domestic comfort, living in small cottages dirty and ill-ventilated, and at night are crowded together in the same room, and sometimes in the same bed, without regard to age or sex.
your comments
Gillian Spacey from Blackwood
Enjoyed this site as my grandfather, John Price, was born in Flint Moutain as was his father, Samuel Price.
Mon May 18 10:29:03 2009
Stephanie Gratton, Stockton on Tees
I believe my family moved from Bagillt to the north east Shotton area then my dad (David Morris Gratton) was born in Billingham. He had a brother Trevor, sisters Patricia, Valerie, Ellenor, Denise. Anyone know any more info?
Mon May 18 09:23:29 2009
Jamie Roberts
Answering Jackie Williams' message, it's Jamie Roberts from Bagillt asking how you, Tom and the kids are. It's nice to be able to get in touch with you, if you hear from Graeme tell him I am asking for him. I have seen Terry in Buckley area, next time I see him I will stop and ask him to get in touch with you somehow, see you soon.
Tue Apr 14 10:43:11 2009
Hannah, Flint
Wondering if anyone knew the Ouslem family from Flint?
Tue Mar 31 12:05:21 2009
Jackie Williams, Nelson, NZ
I would like to say hi to all pupils who attended Flint High approx 1973 onwards. Love this column, just recognise so many names. My brother Grahame Williams resides in Adelaide now though he coming over to UK in July.
Tue Mar 17 08:48:37 2009
Jane Owen, Hastings, New Zealand
I went to the R.S.A [Returning Soldiers Associaion] just like the British Legion in Flint before Christmas. I got talking to this man in our group. When he asked me where I was from I said I was from Wales. He said his family were from Wales and I wouldn't know where the place was. I said 'try me?' I nearly fell off my seat when he said BAGILLT. I told him that's where my family are from and also from Flint. His mum and dad were called Phyliss and Robert Stokoe and his grandmother was Idia Clarkson. His granddad invented something that helped the air into the mines. Hi, to Jackie in Nelson, NZ.
Tue Feb 24 08:40:50 2009
Jackie Williams, Nelson, New Zealand
I love reading your comments page to remember some of the names. It's great.
Thu Feb 19 08:50:56 2009
Lynda Urwin
Thank you to Jean Durham and Peter Lloyd for replying. Thank you Jean for visiting my mum and dad's grave, that is such a kind, lovely thing to do. Brent is doing very well and living near to London, I will remember you to him.
Peter, thank you for your interest. My grandmother Esther Louisa Urwin and my grandfather Jack Urwin used to live inthe bungalow. It was my uncle Eddie Urwin, my father's younger brother, who was chief engineer on many famous cruise ships. My father (Harry) was a consultant civil engineer eventually but had started out, I believe, as a plumber. Thank you for your kind words about my father. He was a wonderful father and a true gent. I would dearly like to keep in touch with you both.
Thu Feb 19 08:41:47 2009
Davies, Caernarfonshire
Could any one help re a relative in the army - William Davies born about 1835? Only Sarah soldier's wife in 1871 census, does anyone know what Regiment he would be likely to have joined? The family are an old Flint family, his brother Joseph was a shoemaker and they lived in Chester Road. Grandfather named David Davies worked in United Alkali Co died 1928 in Mold.
Tue Feb 17 09:26:50 2009
Tank, Boot End, Bagillt
Hey Darby and Lee Marvin, good to see your names and comments, came across this site the other day and it's given a few memories of the old days, post again soon and Honker pass on my regards to Tud. I saw that you said you sometimes see him. All the best lads.
Mon Jan 19 09:42:42 2009
Richard Jones, Llandudno
I have only just picked up on this site so I hope you are still looking at it from time to time, David Cartwright from Wrexham. Your grandfather was a brother to my grandfather, Charles Richard Conway.
Tue Jan 13 10:19:11 2009
Glyn Davies, Bagillt
The Committee of The Royal British Legion (Bagillt Branch) wish to thank everyone from the village for, again, supporting the 2008 Poppy Appeal to the tune of £1403-39p, the best for many years. There was again a very good turnout on Remembrance Sunday, both at the Church and at the Cenotaph and it was nice to see, once again, many of our young people, even through the heavy rain. We wish the Rev Bryan Taylor a very happy retirement and welcome the Rev Sarah Hildreth to the village.
Fri Dec 12 14:13:36 2008
Jean Durham, Bagillt
Yes I remember your mum and dad very well, Auntie Tilly and Uncle Harry...your dad was my mother's (Edna Urwin Pritchard) first cousin. Brent, your brother, was my playmate when we were very young. Your mum and dad used to rent no 1 Eldon Cottages from Robert John Williams (my grandad). Your grandad Jack and my nana Sally, were brother and sister. I was at your mum's funeral but I don't think you recognised me. I do go and put flowers on your mum's grave at xmas and Easter. Funnily your mother and father lived in the house my daughter lived in previously in boot end of Bagillt. The people they stayed with were known as Mr & Mrs Jones-Major. My mother (Edna) is 79 on Dec 7, and keeping well.
Thu Nov 27 12:31:04 2008
Kath Gorse from Bagillt
I was born in Conway's Row next to the cinema. Does anyone remember Johnny Lloyd's sweet shop? My dad, Humphrey Davies, worked in Courtaulds Castle works, Flint, before he passed away in 1966 having worked there for over twenty years.
Mon Nov 24 09:48:09 2008
Peter Lloyd, ex Bagillt
To Linda Urwin, did your mum and dad live in the bungalow at the top of Pen y Glyn in Bagillt? As a child I lived in no 50 Pen y Glyn and used to play in Harry's garden, he was a good friend of my father's (now deceased). Your father, if it was the same Harry Urwin, was chief engineer on the cruise ship Canberra. He wasn't home that often but I remember him with great affection.
Mon Nov 24 09:32:51 2008
Alan James from Bagillt
To Rebecca Gratton, there are still Grattons living in Bagillt, I also remember an old man called Sammy Gratton when I was a lad in the early '70s. Also hello to Lee Marvin Williams. How are you and your family keeping? Hey Lee, you might remember Sammy Gratton, also Elvina and Patricia.
Fri Nov 14 08:21:26 2008
Peter Lloyd ex Bagillt lad
Rebecca Gratton, just discovered this site. My mother's maiden name was Gratton. There were a large number of Grattons living in and around the local area. There are a few Grattons still living in Flintshire. I have only my mother and one aunty still living, descendants of Enoch Gratton my gandfather.
Fri Oct 3 08:00:11 2008
Ian Edwards
Margaret Sheen - Nice to hear from you, my Dad (Les) said you were now living in Aberystwyth. Hope you're well.
Sat Sep 27 10:12:41 2008
Margaret Sheen, Flint
I lived in Flint for 71 years. Now living with my sister in Aberystwyth. I was born on the Mount Pleasant estate. My brother, Alan, was the first baby to be born on the estate, and the gorst workers presented him with an engraved silver spoon, that he still has. Flint has changed for the better, but has a long long way to go. I have sent many letters of complaints to the council, who run or ruin our lives.
Fri Sep 12 08:22:42 2008
Lynne Taylor, Castleford
My great grandparents are from Bagillt - Hugh Roberts married a Catherine - they moved to Ashton-in-Makerfield some time between 1871 and 1874. Does anyone have any information on them?
Wed Aug 6 10:01:28 2008
Price-Wood from Bridgend, S Wales
I found this site looking for my brother's grave plot in Flint cemetery. His name was Ashley Davies from Woodfield Ave. I'm so glad I found the site. All my family came from Bagillt and surrounding areas. My grandparents were Frederick Royle [love that name] and Florence [Florrie]Price from 'ISEL FRYN', Top Hill, next door to the doctor who had nasty geese on his drive that would chase you if you walked past. Grandad worked in Courtalds Greenfield for years - was trainer [the one with the sponge and bucket] for Bagillt Football Club and sang in the Trelawnyd Male Voice Choir. He also had racing pigeons which he won lots of trophies for. Gran played the organ in the chapel. I spent every holiday in Bagillt, it was the best memories of my whole life. Spent a lot of time on the 'cob' watching the trains. I've spent the last 10 years in Australia, and now back for a short while. I will be visiting my old haunts next week, and places I've never been to. Can't wait to see Bagillt again. Apparently, my mum Beryl Lambert, nee Price, was an usher in the Bagillt cinema but has no photos. I also have cousins in Rhyl area who I have lost contact with; Yvonne and Ainsley LLoydd [once had pub on main road in Mostyn]. Hope Bagillt hasn't changed much. What a wonderful place to grow up in.
Wed Jul 23 09:22:39 2008
Candida Jones
I am the granddaughter of Rees Jones, whose parents were Martha Ann Jones and Arthur Jones. Arthur worked in a colliery until he lost his arm in a pit accident after which time he took up preaching. My Grandfather's siblings included Llewellyn (born circa 1880), Mary (born 1895) and Gilbert (born circa 1900). Does anyone know anything about the family that remained in Bagillt? My grandmother, who is 106, wants to find out about her late husband's family and my father (David Rees Jones) would like to know if he has any cousins (I'm sure he must have - it was a very large family)
Fri Jun 13 08:58:59 2008
Elaine Jones, Flint
Jane, Deeside (looking for Cross Row). There is a Cross Row on the main Chester Road out of Flint opposite Kings Ave, it runs sideways off the road. Hope this is of some help.
Wed May 28 08:08:42 2008
Lynda Urwin
I was born in Bagillt and both my parents lived there. My mum was Tilly Bennett and my father was Harry Urwin, sadly both are dead now but would like to make contact with anyone who remembers the families.
Wed May 14 11:31:56 2008
Lee Marvin Williams, ex Bagillt, NZ
Darby, I haven't seen you since school days a long time ago. Is little Neil working back up in north Wales? I think he said the last time he'd be working on the A55 with his son. Good site this, hope more people get to know about it. Last time I was in Rhyl I was buying a map of NZ in WH Smiths. That was 7 years ago. Take care.
Tue Mar 25 10:36:50 2008
Jane, Deeside
I am trying to find our where Cross Row, Pentre, Flint might be. I have had no luck so was wondering if anyone had any ideas? I have relatives on the 1891 census that states the Foulkes family were living there. Would anyone have any information? Thanks.
Tue Mar 25 10:17:25 2008
Darby, Rhyl
I drove through Bagillt for the first time in two years the other day. Can't believe how many houses have been built there. I bet (SARGE) Roberts has made a few quid laying bricks. And hey Lee Marvin my cousin Neil Williams (NIDGE) now of Fowlkstone mentioned you the other day.
Mon Mar 17 09:40:22 2008
Lee Marvin Williams, ex Bagillt. NZ
What a great description of Bagillt of old at the top of this page. Men fighting in the street and women going cockling on the beach and living in cramped, unventilated conditions. Blimey,there must be a bloody good book in this. Carl Renshaw get your note pad out and start typing. Hollywood beckons for a great story of an old Welsh village overlooking the Dee estuary. Hello to Carl by the way!
Wed Mar 5 09:44:11 2008
Dorothy Walker, Auckland, New Zealand
Doing some family research for my friend whose family originated from the Durham area but 98% sure the Leighton side came from Bagillt. So did a semi study and in 1841 there appear to be 14 families (couples) in the census and I have tracked to 1871 and they all seem to be descended from these 14 couples. The one I am interested in says in 1841 not born in county and in 1851 says he is - typical! But the baptisms on the IGI and the census all point to the earliest Leighton being born about 1780. Does anyone think they may have emigrated from say Shropshire? Also, the line I am looking at all the sons moved to Durham area and also intermarried with the Hughes who also moved. Someone previously mentioned a Jemima marring a James Bellis and I think this would be the Jemima daughter of Samuel and Catherine, baptised 22 Oct 1826.
Mon Jan 21 09:22:13 2008
David Cartwright, Wrexham
Has anyone got a photograph of the old Menai Bridge Public House that was in Oakenholt, Flint? My father was born in one of the cottages adjoining it. The cottages and the pub have long since been demolished. And there doesn't seem to be any photographs featuring the pub or the cottages at the various Record Offices or libraries.
Tue Oct 9 10:10:30 2007
C.Davies. Staffordshire
Some interesting comments posted. For those looking for more information on 'CLWYD' have you thought of joining Clwyd Family History Society? It costs £10 per year ... you get daily emails from 'the clwyd list' containing a wealth of information & interesting links like these & 4 journals a year. Highly recommended.
Mon Oct 1 08:15:04 2007
Cal, Bagillt
Anyone got any pictures of the old Bagillt cinema? Can't seem to find much?
Tue Aug 28 10:53:35 2007
Kristina Cameron, NZ
Hello, I have an Edward Roberts, steward to Sir John Conway and he married his daughter Margaret Conway. They lived at 'the woods' near Hawarden and afterwards he married Lucy Lloyd. The only child of Edward Roberts and Margaret Conway was Thomas Roberts born 1697 died April 26 1757. He married Mary Hickcock. They had 9 children all born at 'the Woods' Hawarden, Flintshire. Anyone connected to these families please? It is said that Margaret Conway is the daughter of Sir John Conway.
Mon Aug 6 13:13:15 2007
William Russell Jones, Cefn Mawr
For David Cartwright, as far as the telephone is concerned I searched for your telephone number in the Wrexham area without success! Please contact me.
Thu Aug 2 08:54:15 2007
David Cartwright, Wrexham
To William Russell Jones, Cefn Mawr. I am very pleased to hear from you. My grandfather was Henry Conway. Who sadly lost his life at 25 years of age, in the Gallipoli invasion. I have beeen desperately trying to find out more about the Conway family, who I am related to, and that lived over the line in Flint. I have photographs of my grandfather and also my grandmother Sarah Emily Cartwright. Myself and my daughter have been researching our family tree for quite some time. With much more progress made with the Cartwright ancestors. Maybe we could exchange information. By either telephone or email on a more personal basis? All the very best to you and your family.
Tue Jul 31 15:18:10 2007
William Russell Jones, Cefn Mawr
To David Cartwright, your Sarah Cartwright married into my Conway family.
Thu Jul 26 08:53:00 2007
David Cartwright, Wrexham
To Malcolm Cartwright from Auckland. N.Z.
I have only lived in Wrexham for about 22 years. My family is from Oakenholt, and Flint Town, Deeside. So I think that there is only a slim chance that we are of the same family. Have you got any family ties on Deeside?
Fri Jun 15 09:47:42 2007
Chris Thomas
There is a great collection of historic photos on youtube, simply type in Fflint and click on a history of Flint in photos, sure brought some memories flooding back.
Wed Jun 13 09:03:18 2007
Malcolm Cartwright from Auckland N.Z.
To David Cartwright of Wrexham, my great grand parents and my dad's brother William "Billy" come from Wrexham. I wonder if we're related.
Tue May 15 08:47:00 2007
Julia Ball, Stevenage
My paternal grandmother's family moved from Bagillt to Stoke on Trent in the 1850s. My gt gt gt grandfather was called John Bellis and he married Jemima Layton/Leighton in the Chapel of St Mary's, Bagillt. Does anyone have any further information on these families or indeed why they would have moved to Stoke on trent? Interestingly enough, a few of their daughters married men from Bagillt or the surrounding areas, that had also moved from Bagillt, so it wasn't an isolated incident, Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Mon Apr 23 09:15:03 2007
Steph Louise Jones (19), Cardiff
Hi there, I'm starting to trace my family roots and know that my grandad's grandparents (The Conways) lived at The Wern Farm in Bagillt. Once I have acquired more information I will post on here!
Mon Apr 23 08:11:40 2007
Spencer Davies
Can anyone tell me the history of the Goodfellows Hall?
Thu Jan 11 07:58:37 2007
Lee Marvin from Christchurch NZ.
There are ruins in the woods at the back of the Manor estate. We used to play there when we were kids. There is also a huge mound in the field nearby looking west. This mound in the field has no earthly reason for being there. As it happens, there is the old London road (Roman Road) that runs the length of Bagillt. From the Gadlys towards the Wern you'll find that it is still cobbled. Were these in fact layed by the Romans 1600 to 2000 years ago? The remainder of the Roman road is at the back of Romans way in Bryntirion, I think it's been tarmaced over now due to houses being built down there in 2000! The course of the road would have led right through where the castle in the woods is and the very large mound in the field. Is it all connected I wonder! Can anyone confirm to me what I knew when I was a child. Maybe someone can go for a Sunday afternoon walk to see what I'm talking about.
Thu Dec 28 12:54:22 2006
David Cartwright from Wrexham
Would any of the Conway family from Flint like to make contact with me for our Family Tree? My grandfather was Henry Conway and he died in the First World War in 1917. He married my grandmother Sarah Emily Cartwright in 1914. His mother was called Sarah and the family lived in Castle Street. I have a photograph of my grandfather and his brother James in army uniform which Mr Metcalfe from Flint will include in the book he is currently writing.
Mon Nov 20 10:06:55 2006
G, South Korea
To D,
The castle which was once in between Bagillt and Flint is sometimes refered to as Hen Blas (do a net search and you'll get a fair few hits). You can walk to the two large remaining wooded mounds although I think it's on the land of Evan's farm (not too sure about that). If you want to walk there here's how. Walk up the lane at the side of the new cemetery in Flint and take the first left into the field behind the woods. Follow this round and look away from the estuary. You'll see the start of some more woods in the distance. If you walk away from the Dee and keep going, you'll come to these woods which are the start of a deep, steep sided valley. Keep walking away from the Dee and eventually you'll come to two huge mounds of earth which were once part of this castle. I've walked up there many a time and it can be a challenge as it is heavily wooded and the slopes are really steep. Still, it's worth the trek.
Tue Nov 7 09:27:50 2006
Cheryl Bowen
Message for Irene Hardman
My nan is named Violet Deal( nee Jones), from Chester Road, she is the niece of Wilfred Jones. Has loads of fond memories of the family. My nan is 81 her father was William Owen Jones.
Mon Oct 30 10:07:47 2006
Syd Joyce, Oakenholt, Flint
I have lived in Oakenholt for 60 years, firstly at 357 Chester Road. My father, Edgar, was born in Paper Mill Lane does anyone have any info
Wed Oct 18 11:05:14 2006
J. Williams from Denbigh
Great site. Just found out I have roots in Bagillt - Edward Roberts, Coal Miner (born 1882/l863) married to Mary Elizabeth Griffiths (born 1863/l864). l901 Census as living in Station Road, Bagillt. I know Ruthin Council Offices, Ruthin, Denbighshire hold certain records and of course Flintshire County Council Offices.
Mon Oct 2 11:08:47 2006
rebecca gratton, newcastle
An interesting read, my family moved from bagillt sometime between 1891-1901. Robert gratton (b1868) moved up to the north east with his brother john (1862), they left their wives and children in bagillt for up to 5 years before Sarah Gratton (nee Hughes, 1867) after no word from her husband followed robert up here only speaking welsh and dragging their 7 children with her! I would love to know if we still have any connections in flintshire, robert's parents were richard gratton (1835) and margaret williams (1835) and i know he left a brother, samuel in bagillt, sarah's, Edward Hughes (1841) and an isabella, (1844, ysceifiog). Any ideas welcome.
Mon Sep 11 08:31:47 2006
Peter Metcalfe, Flint
To Jeff Taylor (Norwich).
175 will be the enumerator's schedule number and not the house number.
Fri May 19 09:26:35 2006
Ian (Flint)
25/04/06 Irene, I am the gradson of Stephen Jones (Ste Halkyn), and he lived with us in woodfield avenue and chester road, flint until he died in 1977. My taid had three sons and two daughters, my mum passed away in 1997. his youngest son is called Wilfred, my uncle wiffie. i can remember Samuel who also lived in woodfield avenue and saw my Auntie mary regularly. I've heard stories of David (dai Halkyn). I have a photo of Elias at my parents wedding in 1956. I also have a photo of Mrs Elizabeth Jones your grandmother - my greatgrandmother. A cutting from a newspaper orbituary reads “One of t! he oldest residents in the town, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, of 184, Chester Road, died at Flint Cottage Hospital on Friday at the age of 88.
Born at Denbigh, Mrs. Jones lived at Halkyn for a number of years, and she came to Flint 45 years ago. During the war she was employed at the ordnance supply depot at Rhydymwyn.
Mrs. Jones, whose husband: Mr. Robert Jones, died in 1927 was a member of St. David's Church. Oakenholt. She is survived by six sons and two daughters. They are Messrs. Robert John Jones, William Owen Jones, (London), David Charles Jones. Stephen. Jones, Ellas Jones, (Mold), and Samuel Jones, and Mrs. Elizabeth. Griffiths, Sandycroft, and Mrs. Mary Roberts, of Connah's Quay. There are 25 grandchildren.
The funeral took pl!ace yesterday (Wednesday), with a service at St. David's Church followed by the interment at the Northop Road cemetery.”
Hope this is of interest....Ian
Thu Apr 27 10:28:15 2006
Irene Hardman (nee Jones)
I live in Preston, Lancashire. My father was born in Flint. My father came to live in Preston in his late twenties. Unfortunately, he was killed in an accident at work when I was only 7 months old. My father's name was Wilfred Jones. I think he had 6 brothers and 2 sisters. My Grandmother lived on Chester Road Flint, she came originally from Halkyn. His brothers were called, Ely, Dai, Robert, Samuel, Stephen. His sisters were called Mary and Elizabth. Does anyone in Flint remember any of them ?
Thu Apr 20 09:43:49 2006
D
Thanks to L.Davies for Bagillt Castle location. Could be an important find for Bagillts' history. Awkward to get to from Manor....Probably easier from other side
Tue Mar 21 03:55:35 2006
Cooperman
A strip show was set up at The British Legion in the 1960s. People were so appalled at such degrading goings on that a lot made complaints to the authorities. The County Herald came up with the headline that was up to the minute with what was on TV at the time. It read...'BAGILLT...THE NAKED CITY'! Anyone remember?
Fri Mar 17 03:46:22 2006
Roberts
Have a great great grand mother born in Bagillt in 1863 (Griffiths) later to marry a Roberts from there. Does anyone know which records/ parish registers to look at and where they are today to find out the parents or where they lived? Secondly, any maps of the area available anywhere for that time?!
Tue Feb 28 08:15:14 2006
Jeff Taylor (Norwich)
My ancestors are from Bagillt. My great great grandfather is listed in the 1851 census as living at 175 Bagillt. Is this really an address? Also does anyone know of any people in the area with the surname Parrish?
Thu Feb 9 00:21:14 2006
L.Davies
There are remains of a castle in the woods behind the manor estate
Wed Feb 8 18:35:11 2006
William Russell Jones Cefn Mawr
I too have my roots in Bagillt and Flint,my ancestors being of the Conway,Hughes,Roberts,Evans,Davies and Jones Families.I am fascinated by tales of the old Bagillt and Flint,and to think that my sister Muriel will be going later this year,to Buckingham Palace to receive the OBE.I have to say that I am positive that all my ancestors would have been proud of her.
William Russell Jones
Cefn Mawr
Mon Jan 16 00:20:02 2006
jackie clark
as for flint streets being dirty and town filthy, not much as changed then
Thu Dec 29 00:29:11 2005
Tim Jones off Fflint
"In Bagillt and in the adjoining town of Flint the old Welsh custom of keeping a merry night (noswaithlawen) is still prevalent...."
Great to know that the recent drink license
laws are putting the area back on track then!
Tue Dec 20 23:58:32 2005
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