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The Blue Plaque Book
When Llanelli Community Heritage was founded, less than five years ago, it set out to put the history of the town onto the streets where it was made. At that time there were no Blue Plaques in the town.
With the success of LCH’s Blue Plaque scheme in marking over 30 important sites within Llanelli Town centre, Seaside, Morfa, Furnace, Felinfoel, Tyisha, Five Roads and Pwll, there became a need to produce a list of all the sites, and the people, events, or sites that they commemorate.
With the aid of Llanelli Town Council sponsorship, the members, advisory panel and Committee, Llanelli Community Heritage have produced a book, which sets out to list the existing plaques and explain what is commemorated by each plaque. The book provides maps to assist in locating the Blue Plaque sites, along with photographs and drawings.
Priced at £5.00 it provides a handy reference work for tourist and local alike to enable the reader to discover the people places and events that have helped shape Llanelli,
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The Day Begins
Lyn John (LCH Vice Chairman)
Huw Edwards (President of LCH)
John Wynne Hopkins (LCH Chairman)
President of LCH Huw Edwards arrives and chats with Chairman of LCH John Wynn Hopkins and Vice Chairman Lyn John prior to the launch of the Blue Plaque book.
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The Day Begins
Local historians discuss the upcoming launch of the Blue Plaque Guide which is just minutes away..
The launch of the Blue plaque Book marks a great step forward in the efforts of both local historians and the Llanelli Community Heritage Group to bring a focus of the immense Industrial and Architectural history of the town and the heritage that needs to be preserved.
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LCH Information Boards
Now a common site seen at the St Elli Shopping Centre the distinctive Information Boards placed regularly in the centre to bring information to shoppers and passers by about the achievements and aspirations of the Llanelli Community Heritage Group.
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The Board Is Set
Almost ready... Cllr Hubert Hitchman, Mayor of llanelli chats with Llanelli Community Heritage Group Vice Chairman Lyn John at the Book sales table prior to the launch.
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Cllr Hubert Hitchman
The Mayor of llanelli Cllr Hubert Hitchman a great supporter of the work being done by Llaanelli Community Heritage chats with LCH Vice Chairman Lyn John at the Book sales table prior to the launch.
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Committee Members at the launch
Mr & Mrs Edward John Jones, LCH webmaster and LCH membership secretary respectively together with the wife of Community Heritage Secretary Mr Gwyn Daniel Llanelli.
For information on membership of Llanelli Community Heritage and how YOU can help preserve it please contact LCH Membership secretary on 01554 780093.
For information on Webhosting please contact LCH Webmaster E J Jones on 07597 956380.
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Are We Ready?
LCH Chairman John Wynne Hopkins and Vice Chair Lyn John enjoy a little joke with others as we get ready to launch.
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President of LCH Mr Huw Edwards & LCH Chairman John Wynne Hopkins
President of LCH Mr Huw Edwards well known to many as a Newscaster and Juornalist enjoys a few minutes with John Wynne Hopkins prior to the Book Launch.
Mr Edwards is of course a native of Llanelli and enjoys coming back to the town with his family to visit close relatives and friends.
His own book on the Chapels of Llanelli is due to be launched in the town this coming June.
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Huw Edwards & Young Enthusiasts
President of Llanelli Community Heritage Mr Huw Edwards well known as a TV and Radio News broadcaster chats with young people before the book launch in St Elli Centre,
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The Launch...
Mr John Wynne Hopkins gives the initial address and history of the Blue Plaque Guide Book initiative.
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The Presidents Address
LCH President begins his interesting talk about Llanelli and the importance of the LCH Blue Plaque guide book.
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Answering Questions
Huw Edwards answers some questions at the launch.
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Emmiline Pankhurst Blueplaque
In May 2008 the Blue Plaque commemorating the Glanmore Foundry was installed at the Works Offices & Laboratories Building in Glanmore Road, Seaside llanelli.
Unveiling the Plaque ....
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Emmiline Pankhurst Blueplaque
In May 2008 the Blue Plaque commemorating the Glanmore Foundry was installed at the Works Offices & Laboratories Building in Glanmore Road, Seaside llanelli.
Unveiling the Plaque ....
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Emmiline Pankhurst Blueplaque
In May 2008 the Blue Plaque commemorating the Glanmore Foundry was installed at the Works Offices & Laboratories Building in Glanmore Road, Seaside llanelli.
Unveiling the Plaque ....
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Emmiline Pankhurst Blueplaque
In May 2008 the Blue Plaque commemorating the Glanmore Foundry was installed at the Works Offices & Laboratories Building in Glanmore Road, Seaside llanelli.
Unveiling the Plaque ....
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Emmiline Pankhurst Blueplaque
In May 2008 the Blue Plaque commemorating the Glanmore Foundry was installed at the Works Offices & Laboratories Building in Glanmore Road, Seaside llanelli.
Unveiling the Plaque ....
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Emmiline Pankhurst Blueplaque
In May 2008 the Blue Plaque commemorating the Glanmore Foundry was installed at the Works Offices & Laboratories Building in Glanmore Road, Seaside llanelli.
Unveiling the Plaque ....
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Emmiline Pankhurst Blueplaque
In May 2008 the Blue Plaque commemorating the Glanmore Foundry was installed at the Works Offices & Laboratories Building in Glanmore Road, Seaside llanelli.
Unveiling the Plaque ....
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Emmiline Pankhurst Blueplaque
In May 2008 the Blue Plaque commemorating the Glanmore Foundry was installed at the Works Offices & Laboratories Building in Glanmore Road, Seaside llanelli.
Unveiling the Plaque ....
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Emmiline Pankhurst Blueplaque
In May 2008 the Blue Plaque commemorating the Glanmore Foundry was installed at the Works Offices & Laboratories Building in Glanmore Road, Seaside llanelli.
Unveiling the Plaque ....
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Emmiline Pankhurst Blueplaque
In May 2008 the Blue Plaque commemorating the Glanmore Foundry was installed at the Works Offices & Laboratories Building in Glanmore Road, Seaside llanelli.
Unveiling the Plaque ....
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