Crickhowell & District History Society

Crickhowell & District History Society encourages the public study of history with particular reference to the local area. It holds lectures and discussions, and organises research visits. It holds eight talks a year (in February, March, April, May June, September, October, and November) in the Parish Hall, Church Lane, Crickhowell at 7.30pm.

It also produces a twice-yearly newsletter for members.

Click here to visit the society's website.

HiPoints collection:
Former Queen Coffee Tavern - philanthropists set up the temparance house and public library in 1884
Porthmawr Gate House - built in 15th century to protect a fortified manor house
Former home of embezzling clerk - he fled to Canada after his fraud was spotted, but detectives tracked him down

News

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Making a fast profit in Tenby

May 29, 2023

Evan Jones of Llanelli offered the government £500 for St Catherine's Island, Tenby, and was astonished when his bid was accepted, as the authorities had spent far more on fortifying it. Seven years later, in 1914, Evan sold the island ...

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Coronation contrast in Conwy

May 26, 2023

Our web page about Berry Street, Conwy, has a fascinating photo from Conwy Archives Service of soldiers parading to celebrate the 1937 coronation. The archives service recently collaborated with Conwy Camera Club to ...

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Dinorwig's stubborn pinnacle

May 21, 2023

The volcanic rock pinnacle called Y Ceiliog Mawr ('big cockerel') is a landmark in the vast remnants of Dinorwig slate quarry. Now you can scan our QR codes where the footpath starts descending towards Nant Peris to discover why the Ceilog was a hazard and ...

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