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Gwenonwy Owen’s memories

Posted: 24/01/2022 by Caroline Welch

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Gwenonwy Davies (nee Owen) (1887-1981) was the eldest daughter eldest daughter of Bishop John Owen (1854-1926) and the National Library of Wales holds two bundles of exercise books containing her memoirs of her time at Bishop’s Park. then the private garden of Bishop Owen, her father. Here are some of her memories of the gardens: …

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Introducing Connie – Work Placement Student at Bishop’s Park.

01/04/2026

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Engaging young people with heritage can be difficult. Working with students from Swansea University helps us understand how to do that better. This is Connie’s story. “Hi! My name is Connie.  I’m a 21-year-old Public History and Heritage Master’s student at Swansea University, and I’m doing my work placement at Parc Yr Esgob. I am …

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