Cymdeithas Twmbarlwm Society presents an illustrated talk…

The February talk we had arranged on “The Lost Farms of Mynydd Maen” has been postponed until later in the year but we have replaced it with an equally interesting subject “The GreenMeadow Burial Ground” presented by Stephen Lyons …

Make a date for:

Wednesday 1st February 2023

…a fascinating, illustrated talk entitled:

“The Greenmeadow Burial Ground: (Myth and Mystery and Renewal)”

Presented by Stephen Lyons.

This illustrated talk begins with an account of the 1860 Risca Blackvein Mining Disaster and then continues as a highly forensic examination of the reporting and aftermath, specifically relating to the victims, outlining and explaining or refuting the inaccuracies and myths which have built up over the years. It brings into discussion all previous historical assessments and presents new material to get as near as possible to a definitive view.

The Greenmeadow Burial Ground is situated on the hillside above the canal at The Darren in Risca – the Blackvein Colliery where the 1860 disaster took place was directly opposite Greenmeadow on the other side of the valley.

Stephen describes himself as an Actor, Presenter of Presentations, Word Wrangler, Unraveller of History, Tracer of Ancestry and he led the local campaign to restore and protect the Greenmeadow Burial Ground and properly commemorate those who died in the Blackvein Disaster of 1860.

It’s at Crosskeys Rugby Club – doors open at 7:00pm – for a 7:30pm start

Entry is FREE to CTS members or £3.00 to non-members (you can become a member of CTS for £10 on the night if you wish)

Drinks available at the Bar ~

A raffle will be held on the night

All proceeds go towards the work of Cymdeithas Twmbarlwm Society

You could help us out and download the poster below, print it out and display it where everyone can see it.