Local History

Rhayader is a town with an incredibly rich heritage.
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Local people reflect on the festive period, what it means to them, and their own histories. As with so much else during the coronavirus pandemic, this was made under the demands of social distancing. It was primarily recorded over zoom, with the sound and video quality that comes as part of that. This is what our lives looked like in 2020.

With thanks to Our Participants: Kerena Pugh, Ellen Cox, Jane Narborough, Sandra Betty, Catherine Allan, Krysia Bass, Jen Newman, Jill Exton, Pippa Boss, Ric Johnson, Reverend Lance Sharp, Del Ho Sang, and Naoko ‘ Yogi’ Takiguchi. Our Production Team: Catherine Allan, Krysia Bass, Matt Rose, and Aster Woods And a special thanks to First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, for use of his December 2020 speech concerning the coronavirus restrictions.

The story of the Christmas Trees of Rhayader and Cwmdauddw. Film made in 2014, with footage dating back to the early 90’s. Produced & directed by Alan Samuel, Ric Johnson and Toby Hay. An important piece of our local history. Nadolig Llawen!

The Rhayader Jewels

This video describes the discovery of the world-famous Rhayader Jewels, a Roman hoard, currently on display at the British Museum.

Also details the discovery of the Bronze age Llanwrthwl Torcs, currently on display at the Amgueddfa Cymru / National Museum Wales.

A CARAD Volunteer Film Group Production, June 2011
Supported by Redweather Productions
With thanks to all contributors:
Rhian Hill (Narration)
Jeff Spencer – The Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust
Richard Hobbs – The British Museum, London
Adam Gwilt – Amgueddfa Cymru / National Museum Wales

Local History

The Rhayader Jewels

This video describes the discovery of the world-famous Rhayader Jewels, a Roman hoard, currently on display at the British Museum.

Also details the discovery of the Bronze age Llanwrthwl Torcs, currently on display at the Amgueddfa Cymru / National Museum Wales.

A CARAD Volunteer Film Group Production, June 2011
Supported by Redweather Productions
With thanks to all contributors:
Rhian Hill (Narration)
Jeff Spencer – The Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust
Richard Hobbs – The British Museum, London
Adam Gwilt – Amgueddfa Cymru / National Museum Wales

Thanks! Diolch!

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Local History

The Rhayader Jewels

This video describes the discovery of the world-famous Rhayader Jewels, a Roman hoard, currently on display at the British Museum.

Also details the discovery of the Bronze age Llanwrthwl Torcs, currently on display at the Amgueddfa Cymru / National Museum Wales.

A CARAD Volunteer Film Group Production, June 2011Supported by Redweather Productions With thanks to all contributors: Rhian Hill (Narration) Jeff Spencer – The Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust Richard Hobbs – The British Museum, London Adam Gwilt – Amgueddfa Cymru / National Museum Wales

Thanks! Diolch!

NAV MENU

A CARAD Volunteer Film Group Production, June 2011
Supported by Redweather Productions
With thanks to all contributors:
Rhian Hill (Narration)
Jeff Spencer – The Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust
Richard Hobbs – The British Museum, London
Adam Gwilt – Amgueddfa Cymru / National Museum Wales