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Hi Lesley,
Your kind offer to provide look-ups of the Llandinam PRs is much appreciated.
My GG grandmother, Jane Lewis was born in Llandinam around 1815-17. She had a brother Daniel born possibly a year or two earlier. Their parents were David and Eleanor Lewis who were probably married around 1803 ('Eleanor' may be spelt 'Elianor' or 'Elenor').. David was a farmer. By 1841 the family had moved to Abbeycwmhir, so I don't have an address in Llandinam. I suspect, though, that they may have lived in Esgair-maen township abutting Abbeycwmhir which was part of Llandinam prior to 1850.
I'd be very interested in the details of the baptisms of Jane and Daniel if you have them. Also any other siblings born from 1813 on - William possibly.
Many thanks.
Dave in Oz.
----- Original Message -----
Subject: [POWYS] Llandinam BMDs
I'm busy transcribing burials for Llandinam for the NBI and have a copy of
the Parish registers if anyone needs look ups:
Baptisms 1813 - 1847
Marriages 1813 - 1837
Burials 1813 - 1861
Best wishes
Lesley
Yes you are right in your translation, I was born in Radnorshre, but we had
no Welsh in our schools or anywhere else then. I was called up from the
GPO Tels to the Army at 18, and off to the Suez Canal for nearly two
years, and did not work in Wales much any later, as my Govt work took me to East
Africa and other places away from UK, so I have never used Welsh except for
private study and the FHS,and History, etc. TTFN, Dennis in RAD,Powys.
_dcleatond(a)aol.com_ (mailto:dcleatond@aol.com) .
In a message dated 15/04/2011 23:11:09 GMT Daylight Time,
pjrich.ntl(a)googlemail.com writes:
Hello Dennis,
Thanks for the welcome, and the information.
I read somewhere (possibly from the archives of this list) that GWILT
is Welsh for Wild. If this is so it might feature in a lot of
placenames not necessarily relevant to my family history.
Unfortunately I am not a Welsh linguist myself so I tried my luck with
Google. Nant seems to mean stream, so perhaps Nantgwilt is Wild
Stream?
Whilst in Shropshire earlier this week I did find a transcript of the
Kerry that might help Peter Brook if he is still on this list - he
posted in the dim yonder about an Edward Gwilt b.c.1828 who married
Jane Corbett. I suspect that he was born in Radnorshire (Ryther Oak,
Beguildy) though baptised in Kerry, Montgomeryshire on 10th February
1828.
Regards
Peter
----- Original Message ----- From: <DCLEATOND(a)aol.com>
To: <powys(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 7:28 AM
Subject: Re: [POWYS] MGY: GWILT
> Hello Peter, and Welcome to Powys List,
>
> There was a large house in the Elan Valley, Rhayader, RAD, called
Nantgwilt
> that was demolished when the water flooded the area of the lower Dam that
> may interest you?? The top end of the higher Dam is in
> MGY Llangurig Parish .
> .
> Dennis Cleaton, RAD, Powys, _dcleatond(a)aol.com_
(mailto:dcleatond@aol.com)
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Hello Dennis,
Thanks for the welcome, and the information.
I read somewhere (possibly from the archives of this list) that GWILT
is Welsh for Wild. If this is so it might feature in a lot of
placenames not necessarily relevant to my family history.
Unfortunately I am not a Welsh linguist myself so I tried my luck with
Google. Nant seems to mean stream, so perhaps Nantgwilt is Wild
Stream?
Whilst in Shropshire earlier this week I did find a transcript of the
Kerry that might help Peter Brook if he is still on this list - he
posted in the dim yonder about an Edward Gwilt b.c.1828 who married
Jane Corbett. I suspect that he was born in Radnorshire (Ryther Oak,
Beguildy) though baptised in Kerry, Montgomeryshire on 10th February
1828.
Regards
Peter
----- Original Message ----- From: <DCLEATOND(a)aol.com>
To: <powys(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 7:28 AM
Subject: Re: [POWYS] MGY: GWILT
> Hello Peter, and Welcome to Powys List,
>
> There was a large house in the Elan Valley, Rhayader, RAD, called Nantgwilt
> that was demolished when the water flooded the area of the lower Dam that
> may interest you?? The top end of the higher Dam is in
> MGY Llangurig Parish .
> .
> Dennis Cleaton, RAD, Powys, _dcleatond(a)aol.com_ (mailto:dcleatond@aol.com)
Hello Peter, and Welcome to Powys List,
There was a large house in the Elan Valley, Rhayader, RAD, called Nantgwilt
that was demolished when the water flooded the area of the lower Dam that
may interest you?? The top end of the higher Dam is in
MGY Llangurig Parish .
.
Dennis Cleaton, RAD, Powys, _dcleatond(a)aol.com_ (mailto:dcleatond@aol.com)
In a message dated 14/04/2011 22:49:29 GMT Daylight Time,
pjrich.ntl(a)googlemail.com writes:
Hello all
This is my first posting to the Powys list. I thought I would join to see
if
there were any other listers who shared my interest in the GWILT name and
to
seek ideas of where to look.
I am descended from Martha GWILT b.c.1755 who married Richard RIDGLEY at
Lydbury North, Shropshire in 1780. At the moment I think that she was most
likely christened at Churchstoke on 15th June 1755, daughter of Edward and
Elizabeth Evans (who were married at More on 26th May 1750). I also know
that Martha had a brother Richard Gwilt who was an executor to Richard
Ridgley's will. Edward and Elizabeth had a child named Richard baptised at
Churchstoke on 27th May 1764, so far so good. My next step is to see if I
could find some more details to see if I could find some confirmation as
to
whether I had the correct family, the problem seems to be that the Gwilts
do
not seem to have had much imagination when it came to naming children - ie
too many Edwards and Richards.
Regards
Peter
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Hello all
This is my first posting to the Powys list. I thought I would join to see if
there were any other listers who shared my interest in the GWILT name and to
seek ideas of where to look.
I am descended from Martha GWILT b.c.1755 who married Richard RIDGLEY at
Lydbury North, Shropshire in 1780. At the moment I think that she was most
likely christened at Churchstoke on 15th June 1755, daughter of Edward and
Elizabeth Evans (who were married at More on 26th May 1750). I also know
that Martha had a brother Richard Gwilt who was an executor to Richard
Ridgley's will. Edward and Elizabeth had a child named Richard baptised at
Churchstoke on 27th May 1764, so far so good. My next step is to see if I
could find some more details to see if I could find some confirmation as to
whether I had the correct family, the problem seems to be that the Gwilts do
not seem to have had much imagination when it came to naming children - ie
too many Edwards and Richards.
Regards
Peter
Hi Alison,
Thanks for letting us know about the photograph. This could be one of
Cynthia Mills' ancestors, she lives just along the High Street from your
home. I will contact Richard Meredith who also has Mills' ancestors in
Llanidloes, your mother knows him, he has recently renovated the old lock-up
in Penygreen Road. My Mills are from Radnorshire and only moved to the
Llanidloes area just before my mother was born.
Regards,
Margaret Harvey
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alison Bryan" <alison.bryan(a)gmail.com>
To: <powys(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 2:38 AM
Subject: [POWYS] MGY - Llanidloes, MILLS - WW1 Grenadier Guard Officer
>
> Hello all
>
> Might be of interest to someone:
>
> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW1-Grenadier-Guard-Officer-Llanidloes-Photograph_W...
>
> " WW1 photograph. This gentleman from the Grenadier Guards is probably
> in the group photograph of Grenadier Guards I have listed, but I can't
> pick him out. Taken at a studio in Petersfield, Hampshire, he was
> probably at Aldershot. I believe he is probably from Llanidloes -
> family name is Mills."
>
> Alison
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Martin Briscoe wrote:
I noticed this on the RCAHMW website and thought it could be of interest to
some readers.
==================
Dear Listers,
I'd like to thank Martin for drawing our attention to the RCAHMW's request.
I'm sure many of us, especially those of us who live in Wales, can assist
with this project, even if we only know the current status of one or two
local chapels.
Some listers may be unfamiliar with the Royal Commission's on-line 'Coflein'
database of ancient and historic Welsh monuments, which includes, churches,
chapels, and other ancient artefacts. I make a great deal of use of this
database myself when researching the subjects of the 'Welsh Churches and
Chapels Collection' on my website.
The Coflein database is at www.coflein.gov.uk - click on 'English' in the
left hand column (or 'Cymraeg' if you are a Welsh speaker).
I find selecting the Advanced Search option is best, but if you know the
location of the subject you are investigating, try the Map Search.
The search procedure is somewhat clunky but well worth persevering with
because of the excellent information available in the database.
The information could be improved even more if we update the RCAHMW on the
current status of our local chapels and churches, etc.
If you would like to help with the project please contact Susan Fielding by
email at <susan.fielding(a)rcahmw.gov.uk> or by post at RCAHMW, Crown
Building, Plascrug, Aberystwyth, SY23 1NJ.
Kind regards,
John
--------------------
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Hello all
Might be of interest to someone:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW1-Grenadier-Guard-Officer-Llanidloes-Photograph_W...
" WW1 photograph. This gentleman from the Grenadier Guards is probably
in the group photograph of Grenadier Guards I have listed, but I can't
pick him out. Taken at a studio in Petersfield, Hampshire, he was
probably at Aldershot. I believe he is probably from Llanidloes -
family name is Mills."
Alison
I noticed this on the RCAHMW website and thought it could be of interest to
some readers.
Monday, 11 April 2011
Can You Help The Royal Commission To Record The Current Status Of Your Local
Chapel?
Updating the Royal Commission's Chapels database
The Royal Commission has been at the forefront in recognising the cultural,
social and architectural importance of Nonconformist chapels in Wales. The
Welsh chapel is one of the most distinctive and iconic building types in
Wales, contributing heavily to both our urban and rural landscapes.
Through collaboration with volunteers and the Chapels Heritage Society, and
information received from the nonconformist denominational bodies, the
Commission over the last few months has collected data on the current status
of nearly 3000 Welsh chapels, but information is still required on the
remaining 3,600 chapels.
Can you help the Royal Commission to record the current status of your local
chapel?
Work on recording the current status of Welsh chapels will be ongoing until
early autumn 2011. To help with the project, please take a look at the lists
below ordered by county and community. These are the chapels for which we
currently have no up to date information regarding their status. If you have
any information or would like to help with the project please contact Susan
Fielding at susan.fielding(a)rcahmw.gov.uk or RCAHMW, Crown Building,
Plascrug, Aberystwyth, SY23 1NJ.
Further information on individual chapels can be found on Coflein
www.coflein.gov.uk
Documents
Anglesey Status Stats (PDF file, 0.1MB)
Breconshire Status Stats (PDF file, 0.1MB)
Caernarfonshire Status Stats (PDF file, 0.1MB)
Carmarthenshire Status Stats (PDF file, 0.1MB)
Ceredigion Status Stats (PDF file, 0.1MB)
Denbighshire Status Stats (PDF file, 0.1MB)
Flintshire Status Stats (PDF file, 0.1MB)
Glamorgan Status Stats (PDF file, 0.4MB)
Merioneth Status Stats (PDF file, 0.1MB)
Monmouthshire Status Stats (PDF file, 0.1MB)
Montgomeryshire Status Stats (PDF file, 0.1MB)
Pembrokeshire Status Stats (PDF file, <0.1MB)
Radnorshire Status Stats (PDF file, <0.1MB)
http://heritageofwalesnews.blogspot.com/2011/04/can-you-help-royal-commissio
n-to-record.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%
3A+HeritageOfWalesNews+%28Heritage+of+Wales+News%29
http://goo.gl/YRDSX
Martin Briscoe
Fort William
martin(a)mbriscoe.me.uk
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-----Original Message-----
From: B&M Harvey
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 12:07 AM
To: powys(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Good men and True
Hi everyone,
These are the full details about the book I mentioned in my previous email.
It is about the lives and tales of the shepherds of mid Wales and written by
Erwyd Howells of the following address:
Capel Madog,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3JA
Tel No. 01970 880 422
The book is £13.50 plus postage direct from the author who is also the
publisher. I have spoken to him on the phone and he said by being the
publisher he was able to keep the cost down. It is a wonderful read for
anyone with ancestors from the hills of mid Wales, Welsh is his first
language and he could only say the word "yes" in English when by the time he
was seven. He says he made no attempt to make this an intellectual book
and has come up with a very readable and enjoyable piece of literature.
An added bonus is that he has given the National Grid
References for place names in the book which helped me to find some elusive
properties where my ancestors lived.
The book was first published in 2005 and I think Mr. Howells has plans to
re-issue with additional material.
Regards,
Margaret Harvey
I have met Mr Howells in Rhayader and have got his book and many others
for Mid Wales,etc, and some I have sent to FHS people in many places in the
USA and beyond, who read them and come this way, and I meet them here too,
and spend a day or two taking them around Mid Wales and the fine Towns on
the Border and discuss our History from pre History to new Y-DNA studies now
worldwide today, together with DNA in Sheep and Birds,and Bees
etc.........
There is now a fine History of all our old people and places -- now in
the wide world thanks to many FHS Members and readers, With best Wishes,
Dennis in Powys FHS and RADNORSHIRE with the Kites!!! And Ex Africa,etc
.........
.
In a message dated 10/04/2011 00:08:42 GMT Daylight Time,
bgh-mgh(a)teanstaffs.fsnet.co.uk writes:
Hi everyone,
These are the full details about the book I mentioned in my previous email.
It is about the lives and tales of the shepherds of mid Wales and written
by
Erwyd Howells of the following address:
Capel Madog,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3JA
Tel No. 01970 880 422
The book is £13.50 plus postage direct from the author who is also the
publisher. I have spoken to him on the phone and he said by being the
publisher he was able to keep the cost down. It is a wonderful read for
anyone with ancestors from the hills of mid Wales, Welsh is his first
language and he could only say the word "yes" in English when by the time
he
was seven. He says he made no attempt to make this an intellectual book
and has come up with a very readable and enjoyable piece of literature.
An added bonus is that he has given the National Grid
References for place names in the book which helped me to find some elusive
properties where my ancestors lived.
The book was first published in 2005 and I think Mr. Howells has plans to
re-issue with additional material.
Regards,
Margaret Harvey
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Hi Margaret et al,
I recommended the book "Good men and True" by Erwyd Howells. I am so pleased
that you have managed to get it. It is definitely a good read.
A reminder of another good read for those with interests in the Abergwesyn
area of Breconshire - Ruth Bidgood "Parishes of the Buzzard"
All the best,
Hilary
-----Original Message-----
From: powys-bounces(a)rootsweb.com [mailto:powys-bounces@rootsweb.com] On
Behalf Of john(a)jlb2011.co.uk
Sent: 09 April 2011 11:23
To: Powys List
Subject: Re: [POWYS] Red Kite
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-----Original Message 1 -----
From: B&M Harvey
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 11:38 PM
To: powys(a)rootsweb.com
Cc: john(a)jlb2005.plus.com
Subject: Re: [POWYS] Red Kite
Hi everyone,
I was taken aback this morning when I read the email sent by Mark Lange as I
felt that he was accusing me of posting an "off topic" item. He should
have noted however that that the List Administrator had forwarded it for me
as I am having problems. I have been continuously subscribed since 1999
and am fully aware of the rules regarding postings so I contacted John for
permission before composing my email. Most of you will know I am a regular
contributor except for the past six months owing to severe health problems,
I am now once again having the pleasure of using the computer for research
and as I was so excited about the Red Kite that I wanted to share the news.
I have enjoyed reading all your emails with the wonderful descriptions,
thank you and it has helped to make up for my not seeing the Red Kite in the
village. I was told today that there had been sightings early morning but
people weren't aware that it was a Red Kite as they had never seen one.
I am sure John will advice us when he thinks there has been enough about the
Red Kites!!!!!!
Regards,
Margaret Harvey
-----Original Message 2 -----
From: B&M Harvey
Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2011 12:29 AM
To: powys(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [POWYS] Red Kite
Hi Eliz et al,
All my ancestors worked on the land however most of them were unable to read
and write. It is the social history aspect of research that I particularly
enjoy. My mother's brother was a farm labourer all his working life and he
kept a diary which he wrote up every evening noting what the weather
conditions and what tasks he had done during the day. He died ten years ago
and I told his daughters how important it was that the diary shouldn't be
thrown away. They intend eventually to hand it over to the NLW. He is
buried in Dolhafren Cemetery, Llanidloes which had been extended not long
before he died, we were all delighted to find that his grave is in the new
part which was a field where he tended sheep.
Some months ago someone recommended the book "Good men and True" by Erwyd
Howells saying Amazon was charging a very high price. I have obtained a
copy direct from the author Erwyd Howells, I think it was about £15 plus
postage. It is too late for me to look up details but will do so tomorrow.
It is a wonderful read about hill farming in mid Wales and contains
information about some of my ancestors and various dwellings connected to my
family history.
Regards,
Margaret Harvey
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Hi John,
Have just had a tour of your new website and it is great.
Regards
Lloyd
----- Original Message -----
From: <john(a)jlb2011.co.uk>
To: "Powys List" <powys(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2011 10:51 AM
Subject: [POWYS] Retrospectives: Where have they gone?
> Dear Listers,
>
> For the past twelve years, at about this time each week, I announced the
> Retrospectives that I'd just uploaded onto website.
> Well, folks - the Retrospectives are no more! But as you'll see below,
> 'Images of Wales' is very much alive.
>
> I have just finished transferring my website to its new location:
> http://www.jlb2011.co.uk/
>
> Selecting 'Images of Wales' provides you with two options:
> 1. Webpage Archive
> 2. Welsh Churches and Chapels Collection
>
> The 'Welsh Churches and Chapels Collection' is identical to the one
> featured
> on my old website, but it will increase in size at a faster pace.
> The 'Webpage Archive' is a completely new feature, allowing you direct
> access to over 200 archived 'Images of wales' webpages, the same webpages
> that were previously only available two at a time on request as
> 'Retrospectives'.
>
> You'll find my new website looks and feels very much like the old one. A
> few
> of the old features have gone (e.g. the 'FAQs' and the 'Online Links'),
> and
> databases such as the 'Welsh Ancestor List' and the 'Sounds of Wales' are
> frozen - they will no longer be updated. This will allow me more time to
> expand the 'Images of Wales' section of my website.
>
> For the next few weeks, if you go to my old website, you'll be immediately
> redirected to the new one. Once this transitional period is over, the old
> website will disappear completely.
>
> Finally, as part of the change, I am now using a new e-mail address:
> john(a)jlb2011.co.uk
> Please use this address whenever possible. My old address will remain
> active
> for a while - at least until June - but I shall be giving increasing
> priority to my new e-mail account.
> The new e-mail and web addresses will appear under my signature at the
> bottom of my e-mails.
>
> Kind regards,
>
>
> John
> --------------------
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-----Original Message 1 -----
From: B&M Harvey
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 11:38 PM
To: powys(a)rootsweb.com
Cc: john(a)jlb2005.plus.com
Subject: Re: [POWYS] Red Kite
Hi everyone,
I was taken aback this morning when I read the email sent by Mark Lange as I
felt that he was accusing me of posting an "off topic" item. He should
have noted however that that the List Administrator had forwarded it for me
as I am having problems. I have been continuously subscribed since 1999
and am fully aware of the rules regarding postings so I contacted John for
permission before composing my email. Most of you will know I am a regular
contributor except for the past six months owing to severe health problems,
I am now once again having the pleasure of using the computer for research
and as I was so excited about the Red Kite that I wanted to share the news.
I have enjoyed reading all your emails with the wonderful descriptions,
thank you and it has helped to make up for my not seeing the Red Kite in the
village. I was told today that there had been sightings early morning but
people weren't aware that it was a Red Kite as they had never seen one.
I am sure John will advice us when he thinks there has been enough about the
Red Kites!!!!!!
Regards,
Margaret Harvey
-----Original Message 2 -----
From: B&M Harvey
Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2011 12:29 AM
To: powys(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [POWYS] Red Kite
Hi Eliz et al,
All my ancestors worked on the land however most of them were unable to read
and write. It is the social history aspect of research that I particularly
enjoy. My mother's brother was a farm labourer all his working life and he
kept a diary which he wrote up every evening noting what the weather
conditions and what tasks he had done during the day. He died ten years ago
and I told his daughters how important it was that the diary shouldn't be
thrown away. They intend eventually to hand it over to the NLW. He is
buried in Dolhafren Cemetery, Llanidloes which had been extended not long
before he died, we were all delighted to find that his grave is in the new
part which was a field where he tended sheep.
Some months ago someone recommended the book "Good men and True" by Erwyd
Howells saying Amazon was charging a very high price. I have obtained a
copy direct from the author Erwyd Howells, I think it was about £15 plus
postage. It is too late for me to look up details but will do so tomorrow.
It is a wonderful read about hill farming in mid Wales and contains
information about some of my ancestors and various dwellings connected to my
family history.
Regards,
Margaret Harvey
Dear Listers,
For the past twelve years, at about this time each week, I announced the
Retrospectives that I'd just uploaded onto website.
Well, folks - the Retrospectives are no more! But as you'll see below,
'Images of Wales' is very much alive.
I have just finished transferring my website to its new location:
http://www.jlb2011.co.uk/
Selecting 'Images of Wales' provides you with two options:
1. Webpage Archive
2. Welsh Churches and Chapels Collection
The 'Welsh Churches and Chapels Collection' is identical to the one featured
on my old website, but it will increase in size at a faster pace.
The 'Webpage Archive' is a completely new feature, allowing you direct
access to over 200 archived 'Images of wales' webpages, the same webpages
that were previously only available two at a time on request as
'Retrospectives'.
You'll find my new website looks and feels very much like the old one. A few
of the old features have gone (e.g. the 'FAQs' and the 'Online Links'), and
databases such as the 'Welsh Ancestor List' and the 'Sounds of Wales' are
frozen - they will no longer be updated. This will allow me more time to
expand the 'Images of Wales' section of my website.
For the next few weeks, if you go to my old website, you'll be immediately
redirected to the new one. Once this transitional period is over, the old
website will disappear completely.
Finally, as part of the change, I am now using a new e-mail address:
john(a)jlb2011.co.uk
Please use this address whenever possible. My old address will remain active
for a while - at least until June - but I shall be giving increasing
priority to my new e-mail account.
The new e-mail and web addresses will appear under my signature at the
bottom of my e-mails.
Kind regards,
John
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Am looking for elizabeth Kidd she's about 16 in 1891. B Gossop Manchester. Wonder if someone could look for me. Thanks Denise xx
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Even more "Off topic"
Red Kites are not just a Welsh phenomenon.
They can be seen almost any day from the M40 at Stokenchurch in Bucks
Magnificent birds.
Gordon
----- Original Message -----
From: <greenways6(a)aol.com>
To: <powys(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [POWYS] Red Kite
>
> In reply to 'Surely this is not FAMILY HISTORY!' lets celebrate the return
> of this marvellous bird by making it part of our family history. For to
> be sure
> many of us would not be here today were it not for this particular bird.
> In times past it was a familliar sight in our towns and cities where it
> would live on
> the discarded remains of animals and butchers' offal thrown out onto the
> streets. It did a good street cleaning job and so helped prevent disease
> and must have saved the lives of many of our ancestors.
>
> Rita
>
> Surely this is not FAMILY HISTORY!
>
> Chat forums are for such discussion
>
>
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I have often seen Red Kites, they are quite a magnificent bird. The best
sighting that I have ever seen was when we were visiting Aberystwyth. My wife &
I were walking our dog along a Cliff top when we spotted a Red Kite flying
towards us. We stop-ed & watched as it flew by us about a foot or two below the
cliff edge & only a yards or so away from the cliff edge. It seemed that it was
showing off, as it turned and flue back past us again in about the same flight
path before flying away.
This thread has made me wonder about our ancestors watching and loving
or hating the birds. It was such a joy to me to see the Vultures come
back <G> after Pennsylvania quit spraying for gypsy moth (and that
would go way OT). Did they love birds for the pest eating service, or
cuss them for the seed eating. All these things we are unlikely to
ever know, unless they kept a detailed diary, in their spare time
(kidding here)
Eliz
On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 4:56 PM, Gordon <oboe(a)pobox.co.uk> wrote:
> Even more "Off topic"
>
> Red Kites are not just a Welsh phenomenon.
> They can be seen almost any day from the M40 at Stokenchurch in Bucks
> Magnificent birds.
>
> Gordon
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <greenways6(a)aol.com>
> To: <powys(a)rootsweb.com>
> Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 10:36 AM
> Subject: Re: [POWYS] Red Kite
>
>
>>
>> In reply to 'Surely this is not FAMILY HISTORY!' lets celebrate the return
>> of this marvellous bird by making it part of our family history. For to
>> be sure
>> many of us would not be here today were it not for this particular bird.
>> In times past it was a familliar sight in our towns and cities where it
>> would live on
>> the discarded remains of animals and butchers' offal thrown out onto the
>> streets. It did a good street cleaning job and so helped prevent disease
>> and must have saved the lives of many of our ancestors.
>>
>> Rita
>>
>> Surely this is not FAMILY HISTORY!
>>
>> Chat forums are for such discussion
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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It has stayed in my minds eye ever since.
Hilary
-----Original Message-----
From: powys-bounces(a)rootsweb.com [mailto:powys-bounces@rootsweb.com] On
Behalf Of Eliz Hanebury
Sent: 08 April 2011 17:55
To: powys(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [POWYS] Red Kite
No <>G thank you for the lovely description:
" As I
>> descended the hill to Cwm Owen Inn, I caught up with a Red Kite which was
>> riding the thermals. At first I was above the Kite looking down on its
>> beautiful russet back, then I was travelling alongside him and finally I
>> dropped below him and drove on, leaving him to continue his graceful and
>> relaxed morning flight.
I can just see it.
Eliz
On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 9:06 AM, Hilary or Owen Williams
<williams.o.h(a)ic24.net> wrote:
> That is a lovely message, many thanks, Eliz,
>
> Hilary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: powys-bounces(a)rootsweb.com [mailto:powys-bounces@rootsweb.com] On
> Behalf Of Eliz Hanebury
> Sent: 07 April 2011 23:38
> To: powys(a)rootsweb.com
> Subject: Re: [POWYS] Red Kite
>
> Pennies, Hilary, that is what you got that day, lots of lovely pennies
> from your mother.
>
>
> Eliz
>
> On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 4:12 PM, Hilary or Owen Williams
> <williams.o.h(a)ic24.net> wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Here in Brecon we see Red Kites daily. I love them and my best experience
> of
>> them was one early morning in late May, 2004. I love that time of the
year
>> because the light gives everything a sharpness of colour and form. I was
>> driving my car from Brecon across the mountain road to Builth Wells. As I
>> descended the hill to Cwm Owen Inn, I caught up with a Red Kite which was
>> riding the thermals. At first I was above the Kite looking down on its
>> beautiful russet back, then I was travelling alongside him and finally I
>> dropped below him and drove on, leaving him to continue his graceful and
>> relaxed morning flight. What an experience, the closest I could come to
>> s e
>
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