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Online Event - History of the Hilltop (Llantrisant) - Dean Powell
Tuesday 05 January 2021, 07:30pm - 09:00pm
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Famous for its Freemen and their “Black Army” who fought at Crecy, Llantrisant played a pivotal role in the revolts of the Welsh against the Norman overlords. The Castle was an overnight prison for Edward II, the town produced a Lord Mayor of London while the eccentric Dr William Price’s actions led to the passing of the cremation act. Hear the tales of Llantrisant’s darker past. The grisly murders, epidemics, workhouses, prostitutes and the streets lined with pubs and drunken brawls!

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We are delight to welcome Dean Powell as our speaker. Dean is the author of thirteen history books including the biography of Dr William Price and the memoirs of actor Glyn Houston. He is a former BBC journalist and award-winning newspaper editor. In 2016 Dean was honoured to lead the Centenary Commemoration Service of the Battle of Mametz Wood in the Somme. He has toured USA, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand and Australia as soloist and Master of Ceremonies for several Welsh male voice choirs.

 Booking via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of-the-hilltop-tickets-125511822239

 

 

Location Online via Zoom
Cardiff & Vale Branch are offering a series of online talks and help sessions while the Covid-19 restrictions are still in place. Register on Eventbrite to be advised of up and coming events. These online sessions are open to all members.