Rhys a Meinir Enwog o Fri, Ardal Ni!
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-# Join us for a trip back in time, -join us on our journey | 0:00:04 | 0:00:08 | |
-# Where famous Welsh people -once lived | 0:00:09 | 0:00:10 | |
-# Renowned and revered | 0:00:11 | 0:00:12 | |
-# Jemima Nicholas | 0:00:17 | 0:00:19 | |
-# Gwenynen Gwent | 0:00:20 | 0:00:22 | |
-# Melangell | 0:00:23 | 0:00:25 | |
-# Hedd Wyn | 0:00:26 | 0:00:28 | |
-# Gelert | 0:00:29 | 0:00:30 | |
-# Rhys and Meinir | 0:00:32 | 0:00:34 | |
-# Y Ferch o'r Sger # | 0:00:34 | 0:00:37 | |
-Hello and welcome -to Enwog o Fri, Ardal Ni. | 0:00:42 | 0:00:46 | |
-We're pupils in Ysgol Pentre Uchaf. | 0:00:46 | 0:00:48 | |
-Where in Wales is Pentre Uchaf, -I hear you ask. | 0:00:49 | 0:00:53 | |
-On the Lleyn Peninsula, -not far from Pwllheli. | 0:00:53 | 0:00:56 | |
-This is the village of Nant -Gwrtheyrn, o'r Nant as we know it. | 0:01:04 | 0:01:09 | |
-An old slate village, it's nestled -between the sea and the mountain. | 0:01:09 | 0:01:14 | |
-The slate works has closed down... | 0:01:15 | 0:01:18 | |
-..but Nant is renowned -as a language centre. | 0:01:18 | 0:01:21 | |
-People come from near and far -to learn Welsh here. | 0:01:21 | 0:01:25 | |
-We're taking you back in time, -to a time over 200 years ago... | 0:01:27 | 0:01:33 | |
-..when Nant Gwrtheyrn -was a different place. | 0:01:34 | 0:01:37 | |
-Here, on Ty Uchaf Farm, -lived a boy called Rhys Meredydd. | 0:01:40 | 0:01:46 | |
-Here he is now. | 0:01:46 | 0:01:48 | |
-Hello, my friends, I am Rhys. | 0:01:51 | 0:01:53 | |
-I'm in a hurry. I'm on my way -to see a friend. Cheerio. | 0:01:54 | 0:01:57 | |
-Rhys was on his way -to see his best friend, Meinir. | 0:01:59 | 0:02:03 | |
-Meinir lived with her father -in a cottage called Ty Hen. | 0:02:03 | 0:02:08 | |
-I won't be long, Dad. -You'll be OK without me, won't you? | 0:02:08 | 0:02:12 | |
-Yes. Off to see Rhys Ty Uchaf, -are you? | 0:02:12 | 0:02:14 | |
-Yes, is that OK? | 0:02:15 | 0:02:17 | |
-Yes. You're such good friends. -I'll see you later. | 0:02:17 | 0:02:22 | |
-Cheerio. | 0:02:23 | 0:02:25 | |
-Cheerio. | 0:02:25 | 0:02:26 | |
-Rhys and Meinir were the same age. | 0:02:29 | 0:02:32 | |
-Both had been friends for years. | 0:02:33 | 0:02:35 | |
-They enjoyed each other's company. | 0:02:35 | 0:02:39 | |
-They spent hours together, -playing and roaming the mountains. | 0:02:40 | 0:02:45 | |
-But Rhys and Meinir had one -special place in Nant Gwrtheyrn. | 0:02:45 | 0:02:50 | |
-That place was under the large oak. | 0:02:50 | 0:02:53 | |
-Rhys, you're so silly! | 0:02:54 | 0:02:55 | |
-Rhys, you're so silly! - -So are you. | 0:02:55 | 0:02:57 | |
-They spent hours -under its branches... | 0:02:58 | 0:03:02 | |
-..talking -and putting the world to rights. | 0:03:02 | 0:03:06 | |
-As the years passed, -they became lovers. | 0:03:08 | 0:03:12 | |
-# You're the one for me | 0:03:20 | 0:03:23 | |
-# The best friend that I have | 0:03:23 | 0:03:27 | |
-# Here under the oak | 0:03:27 | 0:03:30 | |
-# I feel our magic | 0:03:30 | 0:03:33 | |
-# Two lovers, Rhys and Meinir | 0:03:33 | 0:03:37 | |
-# Will you marry me? | 0:03:37 | 0:03:39 | |
-# Yes, without doubt | 0:03:39 | 0:03:42 | |
-# You are my lover | 0:03:43 | 0:03:46 | |
-# Rhys and Meinir | 0:03:46 | 0:03:49 | |
-# The lovers of Nant Gwrtheyrn | 0:03:49 | 0:03:52 | |
-# Rhys and Meinir | 0:03:52 | 0:03:56 | |
-# The lovers of Nant Gwrtheyrn # | 0:03:56 | 0:03:58 | |
-Yes, the pair decided to get -married in the middle of summer. | 0:04:03 | 0:04:08 | |
-According to the custom -at the time... | 0:04:08 | 0:04:11 | |
-..someone would announce -the good news to local people. | 0:04:11 | 0:04:16 | |
-Dearest friends... | 0:04:18 | 0:04:20 | |
-..yes, I, Ifan Meredydd, -have an announcement to make. | 0:04:20 | 0:04:25 | |
-Meinir, from Ty Hen cottage... | 0:04:27 | 0:04:30 | |
-..and Rhys, from Ty Ucha Farm, -are getting married. | 0:04:30 | 0:04:33 | |
-Hooray! Hooray! | 0:04:34 | 0:04:37 | |
-At last. | 0:04:37 | 0:04:39 | |
-They will wed on Saturday, July 5. | 0:04:39 | 0:04:44 | |
-You are all invited to a party -of the eve of the wedding... | 0:04:44 | 0:04:51 | |
-..to pass on your good wishes -and gifts to the happy couple. | 0:04:51 | 0:04:57 | |
-This wedding will last long -in the memory. | 0:04:57 | 0:05:02 | |
-On the eve of the wedding, -celebrations began with a party. | 0:05:08 | 0:05:13 | |
-Everyone wished -the happy couple well. | 0:05:14 | 0:05:18 | |
-Rhys and Meinir. | 0:05:18 | 0:05:20 | |
-They were given gifts. | 0:05:20 | 0:05:22 | |
-Here's a blanket to keep you warm -during the cold winter months. | 0:05:22 | 0:05:27 | |
-Thank you. -This is precisely what we wanted. | 0:05:28 | 0:05:32 | |
-What a lovely pattern. | 0:05:33 | 0:05:35 | |
-Here's a heart for you both. | 0:05:35 | 0:05:37 | |
-Thank you. A red heart. | 0:05:37 | 0:05:40 | |
-Some beautiful flowers -from the garden. | 0:05:41 | 0:05:43 | |
-Thank you. They smell lovely -and suit your shawl. | 0:05:44 | 0:05:49 | |
-Here's some honey, -to keep you healthy and sweet. | 0:05:49 | 0:05:53 | |
-We'll have this for breakfast. | 0:05:55 | 0:05:57 | |
-It was a party to remember -and everyone wished them well. | 0:05:57 | 0:06:02 | |
-Rhys and Meinir. | 0:06:03 | 0:06:05 | |
-Rhys and Meinir. - -Rhys and Meinir. | 0:06:05 | 0:06:07 | |
-Thank you, friends. | 0:06:07 | 0:06:09 | |
-After the celebration and party, -the day of the wedding dawned. | 0:06:09 | 0:06:14 | |
-Well, Meinir, you are -a beautiful bride, yes indeed. | 0:06:16 | 0:06:20 | |
-Rhys is a lucky man. | 0:06:20 | 0:06:21 | |
-I'm a lucky lady. | 0:06:22 | 0:06:24 | |
-I'm off to the church. | 0:06:25 | 0:06:27 | |
-Go and hide and I'll see you later. -I hope the boys find you soon. | 0:06:27 | 0:06:32 | |
-Good luck. | 0:06:34 | 0:06:36 | |
-It was traditional -for the bride to hide. | 0:06:36 | 0:06:39 | |
-The groom's friends, -the ushers, would search for her... | 0:06:39 | 0:06:44 | |
-..and escort her to the church. | 0:06:45 | 0:06:47 | |
-Meinir knew where to hide. | 0:06:47 | 0:06:49 | |
-Somewhere that was close -to her heart... | 0:06:50 | 0:06:53 | |
-..and a special place -for herself and Rhys. | 0:06:53 | 0:06:56 | |
-While Meinir was hiding... | 0:06:56 | 0:06:58 | |
-..Rhys waited eagerly by the church. | 0:06:59 | 0:07:03 | |
-The boys won't be long finding her. -She'll be here soon. | 0:07:03 | 0:07:07 | |
-I hope so, I really hope so. | 0:07:08 | 0:07:11 | |
-The ushers searched Nant Gwrtheyrn -for Meinir. Where was she hiding? | 0:07:13 | 0:07:19 | |
-# We'll have fun -on the day of the wedding | 0:07:21 | 0:07:24 | |
-# Come on, let's search for her | 0:07:25 | 0:07:27 | |
-# We'll escort Meinir to the church | 0:07:27 | 0:07:31 | |
-# Come on, let's search for her | 0:07:31 | 0:07:34 | |
-# We can hear the sound of laughter -across the valley | 0:07:34 | 0:07:37 | |
-# This is such fun | 0:07:38 | 0:07:40 | |
-# Running around, -searching the ground | 0:07:41 | 0:07:43 | |
-# Come on, let's find her | 0:07:44 | 0:07:47 | |
-# Come on, let's find her # | 0:07:47 | 0:07:49 | |
-Where are you, Meinir? -Rhys is worried about you. | 0:07:50 | 0:07:53 | |
-Everyone's waiting for you -in the church. | 0:07:53 | 0:07:56 | |
-# We'll have fun -on the day of the wedding | 0:07:57 | 0:07:59 | |
-# Come on, let's search for her | 0:08:00 | 0:08:02 | |
-# We'll escort Meinir to the church | 0:08:03 | 0:08:05 | |
-# Come on, let's search for her | 0:08:05 | 0:08:08 | |
-# We've searched everywhere | 0:08:09 | 0:08:12 | |
-# All around | 0:08:13 | 0:08:14 | |
-# We think she's disappeared | 0:08:15 | 0:08:19 | |
-# Where did she go? | 0:08:19 | 0:08:21 | |
-# Where did she go? # | 0:08:22 | 0:08:24 | |
-Where are you, Meinir? | 0:08:24 | 0:08:26 | |
-# Where? Where? Where? # | 0:08:26 | 0:08:31 | |
-Time was passing by -and there was no sign of Meinir. | 0:08:37 | 0:08:41 | |
-The boys had looked -for her everywhere. | 0:08:41 | 0:08:44 | |
-Where is she? | 0:08:46 | 0:08:48 | |
-This is rather unusual, I must say. | 0:08:48 | 0:08:52 | |
-Meinir? | 0:08:52 | 0:08:54 | |
-We've searched everywhere. -Is Meinir here? | 0:08:54 | 0:08:57 | |
-No, something is wrong. -Meinir? Meinir? | 0:08:57 | 0:09:01 | |
-Rhys! What on earth...? | 0:09:01 | 0:09:04 | |
-In a mad rush, -Rhys went to search for her too. | 0:09:10 | 0:09:14 | |
-He searched for her all night. | 0:09:15 | 0:09:18 | |
-Meinir? | 0:09:19 | 0:09:21 | |
-He searched the following day. | 0:09:21 | 0:09:23 | |
-Meinir? Meinir? Where are you? | 0:09:23 | 0:09:26 | |
-And the following night. | 0:09:28 | 0:09:30 | |
-Meinir? | 0:09:31 | 0:09:32 | |
-Meinir? - -Days turned into weeks. | 0:09:32 | 0:09:34 | |
-Weeks turned into months. | 0:09:34 | 0:09:37 | |
-Rhys was determined -to find his lover. | 0:09:37 | 0:09:41 | |
-He would spend hours -under the large oak... | 0:09:42 | 0:09:45 | |
-..their special place, -searching for Meinir. | 0:09:45 | 0:09:49 | |
-One day, a fierce storm -raged through Nant Gwrtheyrn. | 0:09:50 | 0:09:57 | |
-As the rain fell, -Rhys continued his search. | 0:09:57 | 0:10:02 | |
-The rain cried and sympathised -with Rhys's sadness. | 0:10:03 | 0:10:08 | |
-Meinir? | 0:10:09 | 0:10:10 | |
-# Rain falls, thunder and lightning | 0:10:11 | 0:10:14 | |
-# Rhys searched -for a place to shelter | 0:10:14 | 0:10:16 | |
-# Waves crashed, thunder roared | 0:10:17 | 0:10:19 | |
-# Rhys continued his search | 0:10:20 | 0:10:22 | |
-# Out he went -in the middle of the storm | 0:10:22 | 0:10:25 | |
-# The rain fell -and the thunder rumbled all around | 0:10:25 | 0:10:31 | |
-# As lightning struck the oak # | 0:10:33 | 0:10:38 | |
-Yes, Rhys now knew. | 0:10:46 | 0:10:50 | |
-Meinir had died. | 0:10:50 | 0:10:52 | |
-The story of Rhys and Meinir -has a sad ending. | 0:10:55 | 0:10:58 | |
-That stormy night, the great oak -was struck by lightning. | 0:10:58 | 0:11:02 | |
-Inside, Rhys found Meinir, -dressed in her wedding dress. | 0:11:03 | 0:11:07 | |
-Meinir had hidden in the oak tree. | 0:11:07 | 0:11:10 | |
-Rhys died of shock -next to his lover... | 0:11:10 | 0:11:13 | |
-..but he was happy knowing -that he was once again with Meinir. | 0:11:13 | 0:11:17 | |
-That's the story of Rhys and Meinir. | 0:11:18 | 0:11:20 | |
-A love story -about two who lived locally. | 0:11:20 | 0:11:25 | |
-# This is a love story -known throughout the land | 0:11:25 | 0:11:32 | |
-# About Rhys and Meinir -who lived locally | 0:11:32 | 0:11:38 | |
-# Rhys and Meinir were two lovers | 0:11:38 | 0:11:41 | |
-# They made a lifetime promise | 0:11:42 | 0:11:44 | |
-# One spring morning | 0:11:45 | 0:11:48 | |
-# Under a cloudless sky | 0:11:48 | 0:11:51 | |
-# Rhys and Meinir | 0:11:52 | 0:11:55 | |
-# The lovers of Nant Gwrtheyrn | 0:11:55 | 0:11:58 | |
-# Rhys and Meinir | 0:11:58 | 0:12:01 | |
-# The lovers of Nant Gwrtheyrn | 0:12:01 | 0:12:04 | |
-# Near the trunk of the old oak tree | 0:12:13 | 0:12:15 | |
-# They sealed their love | 0:12:15 | 0:12:18 | |
-# This old oak tree -became a symbol of their love | 0:12:19 | 0:12:25 | |
-# We will remember the tale | 0:12:25 | 0:12:28 | |
-# And share it with you | 0:12:28 | 0:12:31 | |
-# About Rhys and Meinir | 0:12:32 | 0:12:35 | |
-# From the Lleyn Peninsula | 0:12:35 | 0:12:38 | |
-# Rhys and Meinir | 0:12:38 | 0:12:41 | |
-# The lovers of Nant Gwrtheyrn | 0:12:41 | 0:12:44 | |
-# Rhys and Meinir | 0:12:44 | 0:12:47 | |
-# The lovers of Nant Gwrtheyrn # | 0:12:48 | 0:12:51 | |
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