Book Launch - 'The Iron Cradle'
by Len Ley
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On the evening of Weds 16th November The Sleeping
Giant Foundation, with sponsorship from the WDA, launched
Len Ley's new book 'The Iron Cradle', at Craig
y Nos Castle.
'The Iron Cradle' tells the wider world of
the history of Ystradgynlais and the Upper Swansea Valley
during the period of the industrial revolution and the remarkable
story of local human endeavour during this period. Len came
to live and work in Ystradgynlais as a Police Sergeant in
1974 and through conversations with local residents soon realised
that the town and its surrounding communities played a significant
role in the industrial revolution both here and in the U.S.A.
With over 65 guests there were plenty of people
to congratulate Len and purchase signed copies of his book.
Later in the evening Len took guests into the wonderful Patti
theatre where he told the life history of Adelina Patti which
brought her and the Castle to life. A further tour to her
private Chapel (now the Castle's Bridal Suite) gave people
the opportunity to explore the Castle further. Many thanks
to Martin Glover and the staff at Craig y Nos Castle for their
hospitality and allowing us to tour the Castle.
'The Iron Cradle' can be bought from the Sleeping
Giant Foundation for £7.99. With Christmas coming this
would make an ideal present. Please call 01639 731062 - hurry
as they are going fast!
'The Iron Cradle' was printed by Glamorgan
Press and bound by Book Print 2000.
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