National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales preserves and celebrates the sound and moving image heritage of Wales, making it accessible to a wide range of users for enjoyment and learning. Its film collection reflects every aspect of the nation’s social, cultural and working life across the 20th century, giving a fascinating insight into Welsh filmmaking, both amateur and professional.
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Kidwelly Castle
Wil Gower, stonemason, evidently enjoys his work restoring and preserving Kidwelly Castle.
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Overview
A charming film promoting Kidwelly Castle as a visitor attraction. The castle’s stonemason is seen at work and his comments are voiced-over. He refers to the local heroine, Gwenllian, who led an army against marauding Normans whilst her husband and father were otherwise engaged. Today, children play where she and her two sons met their fate, as the words of the folk song heard indicate.
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