0:00:00 > 0:00:00- Subtitles
0:00:00 > 0:00:02- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:00:04 > 0:00:08- # Join us for a trip back in time, - join us on our journey
0:00:09 > 0:00:10- # Where famous Welsh people - once lived
0:00:11 > 0:00:12- # Renowned and revered
0:00:17 > 0:00:19- # Jemima Nicholas
0:00:20 > 0:00:22- # Gwenynen Gwent
0:00:23 > 0:00:25- # Melangell
0:00:26 > 0:00:28- # Hedd Wyn
0:00:29 > 0:00:30- # Gelert
0:00:32 > 0:00:34- # Rhys and Meinir
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- # Y Ferch o'r Sger #
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- Hello and welcome - to Enwog o Fri, Ardal Ni.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- Welcome to our school - - Ysgol y Ferch o'r Sger.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51- Where in Wales is our school?
0:00:51 > 0:00:56- Not far from Porthcawl, - in Central Glamorgan, South Wales.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- Ysgol y Ferch o'r Sger - is named after a young girl...
0:01:04 > 0:01:08- ..who lived in Ty'r Sger - which is close to the school.
0:01:09 > 0:01:11- Here, on our school wall, - you can see her story.
0:01:12 > 0:01:14- But who was Y Ferch o'r Sger?
0:01:14 > 0:01:16- What is her story?
0:01:16 > 0:01:20- Come and listen to our story, - Enwog o Fri, Ardal Ni.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27- Once upon a time, a long time ago...
0:01:28 > 0:01:34- ..it had been a very stormy night - at Ty'r Sger.
0:01:35 > 0:01:36- Inside the house...
0:01:37 > 0:01:42- ..Mary Williams - and Elizabeth Williams...
0:01:43 > 0:01:45- ..comforted each other.
0:01:45 > 0:01:50- Their mother, Catherine Williams, - had died eight weeks earlier.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54- The two girls were sad - to lose their mother.
0:01:54 > 0:01:59- But the maid, Janet Leyshon, - was very kind to the girls.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01- I'm scared, Janet.
0:02:01 > 0:02:03- I'm scared, too.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05- There, there, girls.
0:02:05 > 0:02:06- There, there, girls.- - Where's Dad?
0:02:06 > 0:02:08- I want Dad. Where is he?
0:02:09 > 0:02:11- He's working late, Elizabeth.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- He's always working - since Mam passed away.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- Dad, Dad.
0:02:18 > 0:02:19- Off to bed.
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- Mary and Elizabeth's father, Isaac, - was very sad...
0:02:28 > 0:02:29- ..after his wife's death.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33- He was worried about - finding money to fix the house...
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- ..after years of storm damage.
0:02:38 > 0:02:45- Earlier that day, - Ty'r Sger's servant, Mark Edwards...
0:02:45 > 0:02:49- ..had visited Isaac - full of excitement.
0:02:49 > 0:02:50- Isaac Williams.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54- What's wrong? Do you have good news?
0:02:54 > 0:02:57- Yes. A ship has hit the rocks.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00- It's bound to sink. - It's full of cargo.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03- We can sell it for a handsome price.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- Plenty of money to renovate - Ty'r Sger.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- Keep your voice down in case - someone hears. It's a great idea.
0:03:16 > 0:03:21- It was very stormy - as the waves lashed wildly...
0:03:21 > 0:03:25- ..in the wind.
0:03:25 > 0:03:27- Wave after wave after wave.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32- Yes, the ship sank.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43- Quietly and slyly...
0:03:43 > 0:03:48- ..Isaac and Mark crept down - to the beach.
0:03:49 > 0:03:50- Hush!
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- They stole the cargo - hoping to sell it.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- Soon after, the rumours started...
0:04:03 > 0:04:09- ..that Isaac Williams had stolen - and hidden the ship's cargo.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13- He was summoned to a court - in the village hall.
0:04:15 > 0:04:16- Silence in court.
0:04:17 > 0:04:24- Isaac Williams, are you guilty of - stealing cargo from a French ship...
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- ..and hiding it in your home, - Ty'r Sger?
0:04:28 > 0:04:29- No.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33- How could I place my daughters - in danger?
0:04:38 > 0:04:40- Isaac Williams, you're a...
0:04:46 > 0:04:47- ..free man.
0:04:49 > 0:04:50- This time - understand?
0:04:51 > 0:04:54- Yes. I understand.
0:04:54 > 0:04:59- Elizabeth saw a handsome young man - with a harp on his lap.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- His name was Thomas Evans.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- They stared at each other - and smiled...
0:05:06 > 0:05:13- ..not knowing - they would meet again one day.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19- Many years passed.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23- One day, Elizabeth - was walking through the forest.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- She heard a beautiful melody - played by a harp.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- Who was playing the harp?
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- She walked towards the music.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- What lovely music. - You're a wonderful harp player.
0:05:41 > 0:05:46- Who are you? - I'm sure we've met before somewhere.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- You're right - in court. - I remember you clearly.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- How could I forget - such a beautiful face?
0:05:54 > 0:05:56- Thank you.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59- It was obvious - that both were in love.
0:06:02 > 0:06:09- They arranged to meet at the Mabsant - Festival in Kenfig later that night.
0:06:09 > 0:06:11- Elizabeth ran home...
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- ..full of hope for a night - of enjoyment and dancing...
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- ..with Thomas in the festival.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- The Mabsant Festival - was a party full of fun.
0:06:26 > 0:06:29- Everyone enjoyed the violin music.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35- Thomas noticed Elizabeth right away.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38- She was so beautiful.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41- He went to greet her.
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- You look beautiful, Elizabeth. - Would you like to dance?
0:06:48 > 0:06:49- Please, Thomas.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- One, two, three.
0:06:55 > 0:06:57- They danced the night - away together...
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- ..enjoying every moment - in each other's company.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- They were in love.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08- Elizabeth was happy - for the first time in years.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15- From that night onwards, - they met at every opportunity...
0:07:16 > 0:07:18- ..but there was one problem.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22- Being with you is perfect but - we have to keep our love secret.
0:07:23 > 0:07:27- My father wants me to marry a - rich man but you're the one for me.
0:07:28 > 0:07:30- You're the one for me too, - Elizabeth.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- Let us enjoy our time together. - No-one will see us here.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41- # Thomas the harpist
0:07:41 > 0:07:44- # You're the one for me
0:07:44 > 0:07:49- # You light up my life - with your music
0:07:50 > 0:07:54- # Wealth is more important - to my father
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- # He wants me to marry a rich man
0:07:58 > 0:08:01- # What will I do?
0:08:05 > 0:08:08- # Don't worry, sweetheart
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- # You're the one for me
0:08:10 > 0:08:16- # You light up my life - with your beauty
0:08:16 > 0:08:19- # Wealth is not important
0:08:19 > 0:08:22- # Listen to me
0:08:22 > 0:08:28- # We will be together, - forever, my sweetheart
0:08:29 > 0:08:34- # Sweethearts of Y Sger, - sweethearts of Y Sger
0:08:34 > 0:08:39- # We will have - a bond of love forever
0:08:40 > 0:08:49- # We will have - a bond of love forever #
0:08:52 > 0:08:57- They were so happy together - but Mark Edwards was watching them.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- Ty'r Sger's servant - spotted them one day.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- He was shocked to see Elizabeth - with the poor harpist.
0:09:05 > 0:09:11- He ran straight to Isaac - to tell him what he had seen.
0:09:21 > 0:09:26- I know everything - about you and that Thomas Evans.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- A poor harpist - isn't good enough for you.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31- You can never see him again.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33- Never ever.
0:09:33 > 0:09:34- Never ever.- - But Father, I am in love.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38- Thomas Evans is the man for me. - I want to marry him.
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- Marry? Marry? - There's only one thing for it.
0:09:42 > 0:09:46- You can marry Thomas... Kirkhouse.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- Who on earth is Thomas Kirkhouse?
0:09:49 > 0:09:53- An important and wealthy man - from Neath.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- He owns coalmines.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58- Never ever. I love Thomas Evans.
0:09:59 > 0:10:01- Go to your room and stay there.
0:10:02 > 0:10:06- You will marry Thomas Kirkhouse - next Friday.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- That's the end of the matter.
0:10:12 > 0:10:16- The following Friday, - Elizabeth married Thomas Kirkhouse.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- Her wedding day - was a nightmare for her.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- Elizabeth knew - she would never be happy again...
0:10:24 > 0:10:26- ..without Thomas the harpist.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- I will never forgive you for this. - Never.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34- From that day onwards, - she never spoke to her father again.
0:10:35 > 0:10:40- Her marriage to Thomas Kirkhouse - was a sad one.
0:10:42 > 0:10:48- Years later, Elizabeth - was shopping in Swansea Market.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57- She heard a familiar voice in - the hustle and bustle of the market.
0:10:58 > 0:11:02- Elizabeth recognised the voice - immediately. It was Thomas Evans.
0:11:03 > 0:11:04- He was singing about her.
0:11:06 > 0:11:08- Elizabeth fainted.
0:11:08 > 0:11:13- The shock of seeing and hearing - Thomas was too much for her.
0:11:15 > 0:11:22- Elizabeth spent a fortnight in - front of the fire as she recovered.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25- She became weaker and weaker.
0:11:25 > 0:11:29- I have little time to live.
0:11:29 > 0:11:34- When I die, find Thomas and tell him - to sing my song to remember me by.
0:11:34 > 0:11:38- Hush. I'll certainly do that.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40- I will.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44- That night, - Elizabeth died quietly in her sleep.
0:11:48 > 0:11:54- Janet went to find Thomas - to share the sad news...
0:11:54 > 0:11:58- ..and asked him - to sing the song about Elizabeth.
0:11:58 > 0:12:02- I'll never forget her. - Elizabeth was my true love.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- I will remember her - each time I sing my song.
0:12:06 > 0:12:12- A month later, in the Mabsant - Festival in Kenfig's town hall...
0:12:12 > 0:12:16- ..Thomas Evans - stood up in front of the audience...
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- ..to sing a song.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- Friends, I'd like to sing a song - that's close to my heart.
0:12:22 > 0:12:24- A song about a girl - I will love forever.
0:12:25 > 0:12:27- The girl from Ty'r Sger.
0:12:28 > 0:12:33- # I'm a man - who lives under a penance
0:12:33 > 0:12:38- # I miss my true sweetheart
0:12:39 > 0:12:45- # I love her more than anything
0:12:45 > 0:12:50- # She won my heart
0:12:51 > 0:12:56- # It's better to have loved and lost
0:12:57 > 0:13:03- # Than never to have loved at all
0:13:03 > 0:13:08- # Come to me happily, my sweetheart
0:13:08 > 0:13:14- # I will love you forever more #
0:13:22 > 0:13:22- .