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  • June Headstone - Thomas Griffiths, Drum Major 23rd Regt Royal Welsh Fusiliers

    Thomas Griffiths (c.1776–1831) was a Welsh soldier who rose from shoemaker to Drum Major Sergeant in the 23rd Regiment of Foot, the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. During more than 26 years of military service, he fought in the Peninsular War, including the Battle of Corunna in 1809, and later served at the Battle of Waterloo in… Read more

  • May Headstone - Mary, James & Benjamin Parry

    This account follows James Parry and Mary James of Llanelly Hill, whose lives were shaped by the coal mining industry. Married in 1881, they raised a family closely connected to the collieries, reflecting both the resilience of their community and the dangers of mining, highlighted by the loss of their son Benjamin in 1936. Read more

  • Visit to Beaufort Ponds, 28th April 2026

    A bitterly cold, dull but dry day for walking around but we did see or hear 19 species: Read more

  • April Headstone - Samuel, Mary & Elizabeth GEORGE

    Grave E92 commemorates the George and Jones families, whose roots lay in Llangeler, Carmarthenshire, before settling in Llanelly. It marks the short life of Samuel George, a parish schoolmaster, his wife Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Jones, parish clerk of St Elli), and their infant child. The grave reflects a story of strong parish ties, service,… Read more

  • Gilwern Primary School - Heritage Project

    Members of the Family & Social History Group were delighted to be invited to meet with Year 4 pupils from Gilwern primary school who were working on a project exploring how the past shapes our community today. The pupils engaged enthusiastically with Gilwern’s history, and it was a pleasure to share some of our knowledge… Read more

  • Photography Group visit: Bryn Bach Park March 2026

    Five intrepid members of the Gilwern U3A Photo group travelled to Bryn Bach Park, Tredegar a few weeks ago for a first attempt at a group photo shoot. Read more

  • March Headstone - Rev Arthur Griffiths

    The story of the Rev. Arthur Griffiths, long-serving Rector of Llanelly, whose fifty-year ministry left a lasting mark on the parish and community. Read more

  • Photography Group January Meeting

    We held our meeting at the Community Centre on Thursday 22nd January as planned. We had a presentation on camera settings from Tony, joint leader, and we shared photos on the theme of "Xmas / festive lights". Read more

  • February Headstone - Thomas Jones-Parry

    This month we examine the Thomas Jones Parry monument exploring its inscription, design, and historical context. We trace the lives commemorated on the stone and considers what the memorial reveals about public service, faith, and community esteem in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Llanelly Parish. Read more

  • 2025 Visits

    Garden Group Visits for 2025 Read more

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