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Cranogwen
Sarah Jane Rees (9 January 1839 – 27 June 1916), also known by the bardic name "Cranogwen", was a Welsh teacher, poet, editor, master mariner and temperance campaigner. She had two romantic friendships with women, first with 'Phania' Fanny Rees, until her death from tuberculosis, then with Jane Thomas, for most of the rest of Rees's life. Early life Sarah Jane Rees was born at Llangrannog in Cardiganshire, the daughter of mariner John Rees. She received early education at the village school. A precocious child, she insisted she must accompany her father to sea rather than do sewing and cooking chores at home, which she hated. However, this was not so unusual: many wives and daughters accompanied men in local ships, trading up and down the coasts on family business. Rees was initially educated locally by an old schoolmaster called Hugh Davies, who taught her Latin and astronomy. She later attended school in Cardigan, Ceredigion, Cardigan and New Quay, and for a time studied at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Llangrannog
Llangrannog (; sometimes spelt as Llangranog) is a village and Community (Wales), community in Ceredigion, Wales, southwest of New Quay. It lies in the narrow valley of the River Hawen, which falls as a waterfall near the middle of the village. Llangrannog is on the Wales Coast Path. Demographics Population According to the United Kingdom Census 2011, 2011 census, Llangrannog's population was 775. This was a 2.6% decrease since the 796 people noted in United Kingdom Census 2001, 2001. It is estimated that Llangrannog's population decreased further to 759 in 2019. Welsh language The 2011 census showed 46.5% of the town's population could speak Welsh language, Welsh, a fall from 51.8% in 2001. Geography The large rock between Llangrannog and Cilborth Beaches is Carreg Bica, a stack of Ordovician rock weathered by the sea, one of many along the coastline. A large piece of Carreg Bica fell away some years ago. Llangrannog's beach has received Blue Flag beach status. An RNLI ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monumental Welsh Women
Monumental Welsh Women is a project to provide the first five statues of real Welsh people, Welsh women in Wales. It was started by a group of women, including Helen Molyneux, in 2016 and later became formalised as the not-for-profit Monumental Welsh Women Ltd. They work with other organisations, such as public art specialist group Studio Response, to raise funds and commission the statues. Following publicity and public consultations, a short-list was drawn up. The final five were chosen and there was a series about them on the BBC in 2019. The women selected were: * Betty Campbell Monument in Cardiff (September 2021); the statue was commissioned from Eve Shepherd. * Elaine Morgan in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Mountain Ash (March 2022); the statue was commissioned from Emma Rodgers. * Sarah Jane Rees (Cranogwen) in Llangrannog (June 2023); the statue was commissioned from Sebastien Boyesen. * Margaret Haig Thomas, 2nd Viscountess Rhondda, Lady Rhondda in Newport, Wales, N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
