History
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Tommy Jones's story: Little boy lost on Pen y Fan
Tommy Jones's story: Little boy lost on Pen y Fan
This is a tragic story told for over one hundred years. The story of a five year old boy named Tommy Jones who lost his way while making his way to his grandparents farm on the other side of the valley. The whole town of Brecon looked for the boy for several weeks. The location of his body was identified by someone...
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Llyn Cwm Llwch's legendary island
Llyn Cwm Llwch's legendary island
Find out about the celtic folklore and story that surrounds Llyn Cwm Llwch. Hear of the enchanted island and the home of fairies.
Tommy Jones's story: Little boy lost on Pen y Fan
Llyn Cwm Llwch's legendary islandBerthlwyd farm
Berthlwyd farmhouse in the Nedd valley
© J Daggett
Berthlwyd farm, in the Nedd Valley, has been home to the same family for five generations. Their natural approach to farming and appreciation of nature over the centuries had protected some of Wales's most beautiful and diverse haymeadows.
Common land
Common land has been used for centuries by villagers all around Wales. From raising sheep, cattle and pigs, to collecting firewood, turf and peat, and in some cases even fishing.