Ystalyfera History

Saint Mary's Church, Cwmgorse

Anglican


Llanfair (Saint Mary's) is the Anglican church for Cwmgorse and is situated on the main road through the village.


Saint Mary's, Cwmgorse

Saint Mary's, Cwmgorse

Saint Mary's, Cwmgorse

Llanfair, Cwmgors



Saint Mary's, Cwmgorse

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From The Llais

The Llais newspaper had always included a round-up of happenings at local churches and chapels, even when these were not part of any particular story. Sometimes they advertised forthcoming events, and at other times who was preaching, or had preached there recently.


From the Labour Voice newspaper, 23rd May 1914:-

On Sunday afternoon and evening organ recitals were given at Llanfair Church, Cwmgors, Mr. T. D. Jones, St. Paul's, Sketty. presidng at the organ. The following artistes assisted: Contralto Miss Vera Norrick (Briton Ferry), tenor, Mr. Dd. Jones (Pontardawe), violinist, Mr. Willie Edwards (Brynamman), elocutionist, Miss Ceinwen Smith (Cwmgors). Rev. Evan Davies presided. The success of the recitals was largely due to the energetic secretary, Mr Thos. Williams, G.C.G.