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Les Johnson from San Francisco
My grandmother was a Williams and her ancesters came from Llandovery...her great grandfather John Williams b. before 1791, her grandfather William Williams 1806, her father was Rees Williams 1839, Celia Williams 1873...I was wondering if there is biography of William Williams hymn writer of 'Guide Me Oh Thou Great Jehovah'...
Thu Aug 28 10:52:57 2008
Dai Davies, Swansea
In the late 1940's I had the privilege of being a boarder in Llandovery College. Living in London I was sent there as a boy of eleven because my father thought I would play for Wales. My parents put me on a train in Paddington with the two other boys who had the same destination. The Fishguard express would carry us to Llanelli. At each stop others would join us, one in Reading, three in Swindon and as we crossed the border the trickle became a flood.
By the time we arrived in Llanelli there was quite a crowd ranging in age from eleven to eighteen. In Llanelli we had to change onto the smaller train that was to take us to our destination. This little puffer stopped in every station and at each more boys climbed aboard. It was our last hour of freedom and each compartment was full with all the happenings of the holidays and what the coming term would hold.
Eventually Llandovery, and as the train pulled into the station out we poured ready for another term. Looking back they were magic days and a great privilege. I should end with an apology to my father. I never wore the red jersey. Sorry dad.
Thu Aug 28 10:44:54 2008
Les Johnson from San Francisco
My grandmother was a Williams and her ancesters came from Llandovery wales. Her great grand father john williams b. before 1791 her grandfather william williams 1806 her father was rees williams 1839 celia williams 1873 milwaukee wis.
I was wondering if there is biography of william williams hymn writer of guide me o thou great jehova buried in llafair church.
Mon Aug 18 10:50:09 2008
Thomas Margaret Clermont Australia
Would dearly love to find any info on Ystrad Lodge Llandingat where I was born, on the 07/11/1948 Can anyone help me?
Wed Mar 19 10:01:20 2008
Kathryn Norman of Bridgend
I was born in Llandovery Cottage Hospital in 1965 and I still have family in Llandovery - I have not been back for a few years but I will always say it is home.
Tue Feb 19 09:53:17 2008
julie mcallister nee carter
Lived in Llandovery until I was 21 then moved to north east england, but I still class it as home. Not a lot to do there but we had a great time. Hope to visit 2007 to see old haunts
Wed Jun 27 15:35:05 2007
Ben Day - Wiltshire
It is really nice to see pictures of Llandovery as this is where I spent my childhood. I loved our farm (Comminice I think it is spelt) which was based in the valley. Such a beautiful place and hope to visit again as havent been back since the 90's.
Wed Feb 21 09:30:21 2007
Sr Rosalie Burke
Lovely to see Llandovery where I spent my first 4 years as a Carmelite nun at Llangarmel until the monastery closed in 1980. A beautiful location.
Wed Jul 5 12:20:32 2006
Anne Thomas (nee Lilly) Winnipeg
The old round house would be a good addition as well as some of the hump back bridges. I haven't been back since 1975 but plan on visiting in 2007.
Mon Mar 27 15:29:52 2006
Norvel Davis, Highland Heights, KY
My GG Grandfather, Jenkin Davis was married at Llandovery Dec. 1840. It is a plesure to view what he may have looked upon as a young man of 20. He was a casuality of the US Civil War June 9, 1863.
Some day I would like to get a small container of his native soil to spread on his grave at Andersonville, GA.
Thu Feb 23 18:48:09 2006
Helen Grady (formerly Proctor) , Catalunya Spain
Lovely to see Llandovery again. I haven't been back since 1986, and your photos remind me of how lovely the town is.
Thu Oct 27 14:07:45 2005
Keith Lewis Aberporth
I think that the Black Ox should be in it with a photo of Dai and Dunstan his carpenter mate smoking their capstan full strength. Those were the days.
Thu Oct 13 11:44:10 2005
William Caudwell, Malaga Spain
Wow it's changed alot since I left, but there is still more to it then just the photos that you´ve got here.
Wed Aug 17 13:00:26 2005
Jean Smart, Niagara Falls, Ont. Canada
I lived at Baily Glas Cottage with the
Southgates for 3 years, I am now 73 and
the memories of the surrounding beauty
are as vivid to me as when I was a child.
I was sad when I saw how changed the
Towy River was due to the Llyn Brianne
dam.
Mon Jul 25 15:17:24 2005
Phil Hughes, Menlo Park, California
The Black Ox should be included in your picture gallery. It looked a lot better when it was a pub (my favorite) and an undertakers (Dai Jones had his shop in the back).
Mon Apr 18 19:02:12 2005
J.C. Rushden, Northampton.
You should show Ysgol Pantycelyn. And the skate park. They were the best parts of the town.
Tue Mar 22 22:43:22 2005
Bill Grey from Y Glais
The (Old) Vicarage and the Bank of the Black Ox (as was) would be of historical interest. Better than the roof tops of Llandovery anyway.
Sun Feb 27 19:08:47 2005
Christopher, Llandovery College
You've got a good range of photos of Llandovery here, but what about the rugby ground of The Drovers?
Thu Feb 3 14:37:08 2005
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