Gilwern, Monmouthshire

Through their story, we see a reflection of their era: the importance of the canals to Welsh industry,the changing nature of work, and the endurance of family bonds. From canal boatman to machineman, from newlyweds to grandparents, John and Elizabeth Stowell's lives paint a picture of a WelshVictorian working-class family. Read more

From humble beginnings as a 10-year-old ironstone miner (born in Myrtle Cottage, Gilwern) to Principal of Bala-Bangor Congregational College. Read more

The 1841 Census shows John, age 60, living with his eight children at Dan-y-lan, Llanelly Parish and the 1851 Census shows John, age 70, still working as a labourer and now living at Harewell Rock, Llanelly Parish with his two sons Lewis and Frederick and daughter Christina. Can anyone identify the location of these two Read more

Major Lawrence, a retired Major/farmer lived at Duffryn Mawr, Lower Common, Gilwern (now a wedding venue) and Dr Evan Parry a GP/Surgeon lived at Ivy Towers and Pen y Dre, Crickhowell. Dr Parry's wife Louisa and his sister Anna are also interred here. Two families linked by marriage. Read more

This grave is an example of a family who were not born in this area, (Anne was born in London and Chilton in Shropshire) but undoubtedly moved here for work. Solomon was a mine agent/contractor and clearly became proactive in local affairs in his later years being elected to the Board of Health and other Read more