Mererid Hopwood

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0:00:43 > 0:00:49- "Treguddylan, Cranged, Carn Segan, - Garn Barcud, Garn Ogof, Garn Llys,

0:00:50 > 0:00:53- "Garn Gowil, Garn Glotas, - Garn Fechan,

0:00:53 > 0:00:55- "Llanwnnwr, Caire, and Tre-llys."

0:01:00 > 0:01:03- Mererid Hopwood - was born and raised in Cardiff...

0:01:04 > 0:01:06- ..but her heart is in Pembrokeshire.

0:01:06 > 0:01:08- Today we're in Pen Caer.

0:01:08 > 0:01:11- The views are truly magnificent.

0:01:11 > 0:01:14- There is also a certain romance - to the place names.

0:01:15 > 0:01:18- "Tregwynt, Plas y Binc - and Penysgwarn,

0:01:18 > 0:01:21- "Penbwchdu, Pen-parc and Pen-dre,

0:01:22 > 0:01:25- "Pen-ffordd, Pen-y-groes - and Trefelgarn,

0:01:25 > 0:01:28- "Tresinwen, Glandwr, Felindre."

0:01:31 > 0:01:33- Heather and gorse are in flower.

0:01:34 > 0:01:36- Carn Wnda is an ideal place - to begin a walk.

0:01:36 > 0:01:39- Carn Wnda is an ideal place - to begin a walk.- - Yes, we're on top of the world.

0:01:40 > 0:01:42- Nothing but sea and sky.

0:01:42 > 0:01:48- The heather is pretty, but the gorse - isn't as pretty as usual.

0:01:48 > 0:01:50- This is poor man's gorse.

0:01:50 > 0:01:52- It's usually a deeper gold.

0:01:53 > 0:01:59- We'll soon be able to see a lot - of the places we'll visit today.

0:02:00 > 0:02:02- Where are you taking me?

0:02:02 > 0:02:06- From here - down to Llanwnda parish church.

0:02:06 > 0:02:09- Then on to Strumble Head, - past Pont Eglwys.

0:02:11 > 0:02:15- From there to Garn Fawr - and on to Aber Mawr.

0:02:17 > 0:02:23- If you're a good boy, I'll show you - places which never appear on maps.

0:02:26 > 0:02:28- Don't go too fast here.

0:02:28 > 0:02:33- I want you to stop here, - next to this boulder.

0:02:33 > 0:02:35- How would you like - to be buried here?

0:02:35 > 0:02:37- How would you like - to be buried here?- - Good gracious.

0:02:37 > 0:02:38- It's a cromlech.

0:02:39 > 0:02:41- It's so easy to miss.

0:02:41 > 0:02:44- There are many cromlechs - in this area.

0:02:45 > 0:02:47- Look at those stones.

0:02:47 > 0:02:49- I'd have walked straight past.

0:02:49 > 0:02:51- Do you want to know its name?

0:02:52 > 0:02:53- Carreg Samson.

0:02:54 > 0:02:56- On Garn Gilfach over there...

0:02:56 > 0:02:59- ..Samson the giant - was angry with his wife.

0:03:00 > 0:03:03- So he grabbed this stone - and flung it...

0:03:03 > 0:03:06- ..and this is where it landed.

0:03:07 > 0:03:08- Just imagine.

0:03:08 > 0:03:11- We're on ancient sacred ground.

0:03:11 > 0:03:15- Samson was a busy giant - there are - Samson stones all over Wales!

0:03:15 > 0:03:18- Samson was a busy giant - there are - Samson stones all over Wales!- - But this is the real one!

0:03:18 > 0:03:19- The original one.

0:03:19 > 0:03:23- And there behind you - is the metropolis.

0:03:23 > 0:03:25- Pontiago.

0:03:25 > 0:03:26- That little village?

0:03:27 > 0:03:30- Calling it a village - would be a promotion!

0:03:30 > 0:03:33- My mother was born - in Pontiago smithy...

0:03:34 > 0:03:36- ..as were many of my ancestors.

0:03:39 > 0:03:40- We couldn't wish for a better day.

0:03:40 > 0:03:41- We couldn't wish for a better day.- - We've been lucky.

0:03:42 > 0:03:45- You don't want too much sun - when you're walking.

0:03:46 > 0:03:47- This is fine.

0:03:48 > 0:03:52- There's usually a mist, - or "nugen", as they say.

0:03:52 > 0:03:53- Is that sea mist?

0:03:53 > 0:03:55- Is that sea mist?- - Yes, sea mist.

0:03:55 > 0:03:58- I don't think "nugen" - is in the University Dictionary.

0:03:58 > 0:03:59- I don't think "nugen" - is in the University Dictionary.- - A new word.

0:04:02 > 0:04:04- The church of Saint Gwyndaf.

0:04:04 > 0:04:09- Yes. This is the parish church - of Llanwnda.

0:04:11 > 0:04:14- Gerald of Wales preached here - for the Crusades.

0:04:15 > 0:04:20- It's an ancient church, but the - invading French burned it in 1797.

0:04:20 > 0:04:23- Look - this is a lepers' window.

0:04:23 > 0:04:26- Many churches - of this period have one.

0:04:27 > 0:04:31- Lepers could stand here but they - couldn't join in the service...

0:04:32 > 0:04:33- ..because of their disease.

0:04:34 > 0:04:38- Pilgrims must have travelled - to St David's hoping for a cure.

0:04:39 > 0:04:41- But they weren't allowed in here.

0:04:41 > 0:04:43- Poor things.

0:04:43 > 0:04:45- Now then.

0:04:45 > 0:04:46- Brambles are growing in.

0:04:46 > 0:04:48- Brambles are growing in.- - A very old church.

0:04:48 > 0:04:49- Brambles are growing in.- - A very old church.- - There's lots to see.

0:04:50 > 0:04:52- We'll take our time.

0:04:52 > 0:04:54- Look at this.

0:04:54 > 0:04:58- It's a Parry Bible, - over 400 years old.

0:04:58 > 0:05:00- It's burned around the edges.

0:05:00 > 0:05:06- It was burned by the French, who - shamelessly set fire to the place.

0:05:08 > 0:05:11- It's open - on John the Baptist's sermon.

0:05:11 > 0:05:15- And this Communion chalice - has an interesting history.

0:05:16 > 0:05:18- It was stolen from here...

0:05:19 > 0:05:24- ..and discovered again recently in - an antique shop not far from here.

0:05:24 > 0:05:28- It bears the name Llanwnda - - that's how it was recognised.

0:05:29 > 0:05:31- "Poculum Eclesie De Llanwnda".

0:05:31 > 0:05:34- "Eclesie Llanwnda" - - Llanwnda church.

0:05:34 > 0:05:37- They're often found - in Pembrokeshire churches.

0:05:37 > 0:05:40- Look up there among the old rafters.

0:05:41 > 0:05:44- On the right hand side - of the third rafter...

0:05:44 > 0:05:47- ..can you see a face?

0:05:47 > 0:05:49- The face of a monk.

0:05:49 > 0:05:53- I don't know if it was supposed to - frighten parishioners.

0:05:54 > 0:05:56- I find it quite spooky.

0:05:56 > 0:05:58- Let's go out into the sun.

0:05:58 > 0:06:00- Let's go out into the sun.- - Very interesting.

0:06:00 > 0:06:02- Is this timber - from the original church?

0:06:02 > 0:06:04- Is this timber - from the original church?- - That's right.

0:06:04 > 0:06:07- It's going to be renovated - with Lottery money.

0:06:07 > 0:06:10- There's a lot of work to do.

0:06:10 > 0:06:12- There's a lot of work to do.- - They'll be here for a while.

0:06:17 > 0:06:20- I love the vocabulary of this area.

0:06:20 > 0:06:22- Like calling fields "perci".

0:06:22 > 0:06:24- Like calling fields "perci".- - And "wes" for yes.

0:06:24 > 0:06:26- Another thing people do...

0:06:26 > 0:06:31- ..is refer to the second person - as the third person.

0:06:31 > 0:06:34- When my husband, Martin, - first came here...

0:06:34 > 0:06:38- ..my grandmother asked him, - "What does he say he does?"

0:06:38 > 0:06:41- She meant, "What work do you do?"

0:06:41 > 0:06:45- He didn't know - who she was talking to!

0:06:45 > 0:06:49- When I was small, - I knew I was in trouble...

0:06:49 > 0:06:53- ..when Mam said, - "May the girl come here!"

0:06:53 > 0:06:56- It was time to go and hide.

0:06:58 > 0:07:03- Now, this isn't a road, - it's what's called a "feidr".

0:07:03 > 0:07:08- I'd call it a cart lane. - Is that what "feidr" means?

0:07:08 > 0:07:10- A lane with high hedges.

0:07:11 > 0:07:15- No matter how tall you are, you - can't see anything on either side.

0:07:16 > 0:07:17- The hedges hide secrets.

0:07:19 > 0:07:24- I've got something to show you - here by this gate.

0:07:24 > 0:07:27- Can you see that stone over there?

0:07:28 > 0:07:29- Yes.

0:07:29 > 0:07:30- Yes.- - That's Carregwastad.

0:07:30 > 0:07:32- Yes.- - That's Carregwastad.- - Where the French landed.

0:07:32 > 0:07:33- That's right.

0:07:33 > 0:07:38- That's right.- - People head for the Coastal Path - when they come to Pembrokeshire.

0:07:39 > 0:07:41- Famous places like Carregwastad.

0:07:42 > 0:07:42- But there's so much more here.

0:07:42 > 0:07:44- But there's so much more here.- - It's a pretty spot.

0:07:44 > 0:07:48- But I wanted to show you - a few other things today.

0:07:49 > 0:07:50- Shall we move on?

0:07:50 > 0:07:52- Shall we move on?- - Yes. I love this weather.

0:07:54 > 0:07:59- This may explain why there are - no bad people left in Pen Caer.

0:08:00 > 0:08:02- There's no moss on this stone.

0:08:02 > 0:08:05- Can you see this circular mark?

0:08:06 > 0:08:08- What is it?

0:08:08 > 0:08:09- It's a heel mark.

0:08:10 > 0:08:15- The Devil came to Pen Caer, - but people had enough of him.

0:08:16 > 0:08:21- So they chased him away - until they came to this spot...

0:08:21 > 0:08:24- ..where the Devil - jumped over the hedge...

0:08:25 > 0:08:27- ..leaving his hoof print here.

0:08:27 > 0:08:31- He jumped into the sea - and never came back!

0:08:31 > 0:08:32- And that's a true story?

0:08:32 > 0:08:34- And that's a true story?- - It's gospel truth!

0:08:34 > 0:08:35- I believe you.

0:08:35 > 0:08:37- I believe you.- - I don't think so.

0:08:59 > 0:09:00- Another cart lane.

0:09:01 > 0:09:03- You're right - you're learning fast!

0:09:03 > 0:09:05- This lane is extremely ancient.

0:09:06 > 0:09:09- It leads to an Iron Age fort.

0:09:10 > 0:09:14- People have been coming here - for thousands of years.

0:09:14 > 0:09:17- You can see remains here and there.

0:09:17 > 0:09:20- This is Garn Fawr - and that's Garn Fechan.

0:09:21 > 0:09:24- Both have stone remains of villages.

0:09:25 > 0:09:27- There are wells everywhere.

0:09:27 > 0:09:29- It's so quiet and wild.

0:09:29 > 0:09:31- Come over here.

0:09:31 > 0:09:34- It's worth turning from the path - sometimes.

0:09:34 > 0:09:37- I want to show you this well.

0:09:37 > 0:09:39- An Iron Age well.

0:09:39 > 0:09:41- They had to have water to drink.

0:09:42 > 0:09:44- The well's dry at the moment.

0:09:45 > 0:09:47- Now stand up and turn round.

0:09:48 > 0:09:50- See that building with a white roof?

0:09:50 > 0:09:51- See that building with a white roof?- - In the trees?

0:09:52 > 0:09:53- That's a Baptist chapel.

0:09:54 > 0:09:59- My grandfather was a minister there. - That's where I got married.

0:09:59 > 0:10:01- The chapel's called Harmony.

0:10:01 > 0:10:02- I don't think - there's another Harmony in Wales.

0:10:02 > 0:10:04- I don't think - there's another Harmony in Wales.- - The marriage is still strong...

0:10:04 > 0:10:06- ..so Harmony must have worked!

0:10:07 > 0:10:08- I hope so!

0:10:09 > 0:10:11- You go first.

0:10:11 > 0:10:15- We're now approaching the fort - itself, the highest part.

0:10:16 > 0:10:20- They could see everything - from up here.

0:10:21 > 0:10:25- That column denotes - the highest point in Pen Caer.

0:10:29 > 0:10:32- It's nice that the sun is out.

0:10:33 > 0:10:35- This is quite slippery.

0:10:35 > 0:10:36- You need feet and hands.

0:10:36 > 0:10:39- You need feet and hands.- - Don't fall - you'll fall on me!

0:10:39 > 0:10:41- That's ok!

0:10:44 > 0:10:48- I like to sit up here - and look around.

0:10:48 > 0:10:51- Sometimes, you can actually see - Ireland from here...

0:10:51 > 0:10:54- ..as well as Bardsey and Lleyn.

0:10:54 > 0:10:58- You can't even see - St David's Head today.

0:10:58 > 0:10:59- What did you call this mist?

0:10:59 > 0:11:01- What did you call this mist?- - "Nugen".

0:11:01 > 0:11:02- Learn Welsh, Iolo!

0:11:03 > 0:11:05- Where next?

0:11:05 > 0:11:09- I don't know - if I'll take you any further!

0:11:09 > 0:11:13- You laugh at Carreg Samson, - you don't believe my stories.

0:11:14 > 0:11:17- If you behave, - I might show you something else.

0:11:17 > 0:11:19- And if you don't believe me, - I'm going home!

0:11:19 > 0:11:22- And if you don't believe me, - I'm going home!- - That's me told!

0:11:22 > 0:11:25- "Felin fowr, Salem and Rhosywel,

0:11:25 > 0:11:28- "Rhosloyw, Caer-lem, Trelimin,

0:11:28 > 0:11:30- "Tresisillt, Ginon and Trehowel,

0:11:30 > 0:11:33- "Trefaser, Bristgarn, Trehilin.

0:11:34 > 0:11:37- "Treathro, Treronw, Dancastell,

0:11:37 > 0:11:39- "Danymwni, Gelli, Tai-bach,

0:11:40 > 0:11:46- "Garngilfach, Harmoni and Castell, - Trefisheg, Ty-Coch, Morfa Fach."

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0:11:59 > 0:12:01- "Bryneglwys, Brynefail, Glanffynnon,

0:12:01 > 0:12:05- "Llwyn Onn, North Pole - and Llys-y-fran,

0:12:05 > 0:12:08- "Llysyronnen, Gwtws - and Lanffynnon,

0:12:09 > 0:12:12- "Llanferran, Goodhope and Goitan.

0:12:12 > 0:12:17- "Bwcidwll, Carne, Pontiago, - Pwllnadrodd, Cile and Ty-gwyn,

0:12:18 > 0:12:20- "Ty'r Henner, Banc, Sandiego,

0:12:20 > 0:12:24- "Penrhyn, Garreg-lwyd, - Gwndwn-gwyn."

0:12:26 > 0:12:27- The wind's died down a little.

0:12:27 > 0:12:31- The wind's died down a little.- - Wait a minute, - I want to show you something.

0:12:32 > 0:12:34- Have you heard about "cwtshys"?

0:12:34 > 0:12:37- This is a "cwtsh" among "cwtshys"!

0:12:37 > 0:12:41- You're in for a real treat. - Don't look so doubtful!

0:12:41 > 0:12:43- Look in there.

0:12:44 > 0:12:46- What do you think that is?

0:12:46 > 0:12:48- What do you think that is?- - An old shed of some kind?

0:12:48 > 0:12:50- Close.

0:12:50 > 0:12:53- It's an Iron Age hut.

0:12:53 > 0:12:55- You've heard - of "Teulu Bach Nantoer"?

0:12:55 > 0:13:00- Well, a little family lived there - in the Iron Age.

0:13:00 > 0:13:03- There were lots of these round here.

0:13:03 > 0:13:07- This has survived completely, - even its roof.

0:13:07 > 0:13:09- Let's go inside.

0:13:10 > 0:13:10- It's dark!

0:13:10 > 0:13:11- It's dark!- - Is there enough room?

0:13:11 > 0:13:13- It's dark!- - Is there enough room?- - There's enough room for me!

0:13:13 > 0:13:16- They were small people.

0:13:17 > 0:13:20- There's just about room to stand up.

0:13:21 > 0:13:23- I need to lose weight!

0:13:25 > 0:13:27- It's warm in here.

0:13:27 > 0:13:29- There's no draught.

0:13:29 > 0:13:30- Good gracious!

0:13:30 > 0:13:31- Good gracious!- - Good?

0:13:31 > 0:13:33- Good gracious!- - Good?- - Very good.

0:13:33 > 0:13:36- I'd give it 10 out of 10 and a star!

0:13:36 > 0:13:38- Things are getting better!

0:13:49 > 0:13:52- This is the memorial to Dewi Emrys.

0:13:52 > 0:13:54- Dewi Emrys is very famous.

0:13:54 > 0:13:57- Everyone associates Pwll Deri - with Dewi Emrys.

0:13:57 > 0:13:59- A wonderful spot.

0:13:59 > 0:14:01- What does it say?

0:14:01 > 0:14:05- There's a couplet - from his famous poem "Pwll Deri".

0:14:07 > 0:14:12- "And such thoughts come to you - When you sit above Pwll Deri."

0:14:13 > 0:14:14- Beautiful!

0:14:14 > 0:14:17- Beautiful!- - You can come here - to gather your thoughts.

0:14:18 > 0:14:18- It's a lovely place.

0:14:18 > 0:14:21- It's a lovely place.- - And the weather's still fine.

0:14:23 > 0:14:27- We're on the Coastal Path - for the first time.

0:14:28 > 0:14:31- You're right. This part is pretty.

0:14:31 > 0:14:36- Before the Coastal Path existed, the - family had a boat in Porthsychan.

0:14:37 > 0:14:41- When this path was built, - we had to move it.

0:14:41 > 0:14:46- We used to leave it there overnight - with the oars in it.

0:14:46 > 0:14:47- And no-one stole it?

0:14:47 > 0:14:50- And no-one stole it?- - No, but those days are long gone.

0:14:50 > 0:14:52- Times change.

0:14:52 > 0:14:55- You have to have moorings now.

0:14:55 > 0:14:57- People used to leave - their doors unlocked.

0:14:57 > 0:14:59- People used to leave - their doors unlocked.- - That's right.

0:15:01 > 0:15:03- Look at this tree on the left.

0:15:03 > 0:15:05- Look at this tree on the left.- - It's bent to one side.

0:15:06 > 0:15:07- The wind shapes them.

0:15:07 > 0:15:10- The wind shapes them.- - That's how bushes are in Pen Caer.

0:15:10 > 0:15:14- There aren't many trees, - but they're all like that.

0:15:14 > 0:15:18- The wind blows them - but they refuse to yield.

0:15:19 > 0:15:20- A certain hardiness.

0:15:20 > 0:15:24- They say the roots grow stronger - on one side.

0:15:25 > 0:15:27- To fight back against the wind?

0:15:27 > 0:15:29- To fight back against the wind?- - Yes, against the wind.

0:15:41 > 0:15:43- Can we see our journey's end?

0:15:43 > 0:15:44- Can we see our journey's end?- - Aber Mawr, yes.

0:15:45 > 0:15:47- In the distance.

0:15:47 > 0:15:49- In the distance.- - We've got a fair distance to walk.

0:15:50 > 0:15:52- What do you call stiles? "Stigle"?

0:15:52 > 0:15:57- No, my father would say "sticyll" - and I'd say "gamfa".

0:15:57 > 0:16:01- There's a bench here - - Iron Age, no doubt!

0:16:03 > 0:16:05- No, it's made from wood!

0:16:06 > 0:16:09- Are you sure - it isn't the Devil's bench?!

0:16:09 > 0:16:10- Are you sure - it isn't the Devil's bench?!- - You watch yourself!

0:16:10 > 0:16:14- From here you can see lots of caves.

0:16:16 > 0:16:17- You can see everything.

0:16:17 > 0:16:21- You can see everything.- - Pwll Deri, and the shadow - of one hill on another.

0:16:21 > 0:16:23- It's beautiful.

0:16:24 > 0:16:30- It's easy to see how such a view - can inspire a painter or a poet.

0:16:31 > 0:16:36- But I still don't know how someone - sets about writing good poetry.

0:16:38 > 0:16:40- What do you mean by that?

0:16:40 > 0:16:47- I'm convinced that everyone in the - world, at some time or another...

0:16:47 > 0:16:50- ..has composed lines - which are poetry.

0:16:51 > 0:16:53- Not everyone wins the Chair.

0:16:53 > 0:16:54- No...

0:16:54 > 0:16:57- No...- - Only one woman has ever won - the National Eisteddfod Chair.

0:16:57 > 0:17:00- So they say, - for writing in strict metre.

0:17:02 > 0:17:04- I don't know.

0:17:04 > 0:17:08- There's a certain craft - to writing in strict metre.

0:17:08 > 0:17:12- There are skills to learn, - and anyone can learn them.

0:17:12 > 0:17:16- There's a set of patterns - that you learn.

0:17:16 > 0:17:18- You need a good teacher.

0:17:18 > 0:17:19- You need a good teacher.- - But if that's true...

0:17:20 > 0:17:21- ..anyone could do it.

0:17:22 > 0:17:24- You need something special.

0:17:27 > 0:17:28- These questions are difficult.

0:17:31 > 0:17:35- At times, something strikes you - and you feel you want to say it.

0:17:36 > 0:17:41- I think you're the last person - to judge your own work.

0:17:41 > 0:17:45- I think it's rare - for someone to write something...

0:17:45 > 0:17:48- ..and be completely happy with it.

0:17:48 > 0:17:51- If it pleases someone else, great.

0:17:51 > 0:17:54- If it's given you pleasure, - even better.

0:17:56 > 0:17:58- When you write something...

0:17:58 > 0:18:02- ..do you know in your heart - that it's quite good?

0:18:03 > 0:18:05- Without being big-headed.

0:18:05 > 0:18:09- You obviously - don't know me at all, Iolo!

0:18:09 > 0:18:11- Nothing's ever good enough.

0:18:11 > 0:18:15- Sometimes I think, - "Right, I'm satisfied with that."

0:18:16 > 0:18:19- But in my case, - that happens very rarely.

0:18:20 > 0:18:22- Perhaps that will improve with time.

0:18:22 > 0:18:24- I'll become more satisfied.

0:18:24 > 0:18:27- I've so much to learn.

0:18:27 > 0:18:30- What about winning the Chair - at the National Eisteddfod?

0:18:30 > 0:18:33- It must have been - an incredible feeling...

0:18:33 > 0:18:34- ..to stand up in front of everyone.

0:18:34 > 0:18:36- ..to stand up in front of everyone.- - Yes, it was very exciting.

0:18:37 > 0:18:40- I've repeated this story - hundreds of times.

0:18:40 > 0:18:43- As I got up, my husband whispered...

0:18:43 > 0:18:46- .."If someone else stands up, - you sit down!"

0:18:47 > 0:18:49- We couldn't believe it was true!

0:18:49 > 0:18:53- It was a wonderful day - and I'll never forget it.

0:18:53 > 0:18:55- It was a real thrill.

0:18:55 > 0:18:58- That gave me a lot of pleasure.

0:18:58 > 0:19:03- But I was still worried that the - adjudication would be critical.

0:19:04 > 0:19:05- But it wasn't.

0:19:05 > 0:19:09- No, it was alright. - They were very good adjudicators!

0:19:10 > 0:19:12- Where do you keep the Chair?

0:19:13 > 0:19:18- It takes pride of place - in the corner of the lounge.

0:19:18 > 0:19:20- I polish it now and again!

0:19:21 > 0:19:22- It's a nice Chair.

0:19:23 > 0:19:26- We've walked - through some lovely landscapes.

0:19:27 > 0:19:30- Have you been struck by inspiration?

0:19:30 > 0:19:32- Are you angling for an englyn?

0:19:32 > 0:19:34- Are you angling for an englyn?- - Yes, I am!

0:19:34 > 0:19:37- Do you have one for me?

0:19:37 > 0:19:40- I'm not sure you deserve an englyn.

0:19:40 > 0:19:44- You've been so rude - about the things I've showed you!

0:19:44 > 0:19:50- "For two days, with Iolo, I trod - old paths from cwtsh to cwtsh,

0:19:50 > 0:19:53- "And the secret countryside - Became for us a new legend."

0:19:53 > 0:19:55- "And the secret countryside - Became for us a new legend."- - That's superb.

0:19:55 > 0:19:56- Have you had an englyn - on this programme before?

0:19:56 > 0:19:59- Have you had an englyn - on this programme before?- - You're right, I don't deserve it!

0:19:59 > 0:20:01- That's superb. Well done.

0:20:09 > 0:20:13- Here we are at Aber Mawr, - our journey's end.

0:20:13 > 0:20:15- We call it Aber Mowr.

0:20:16 > 0:20:20- This is where William Lewis came - to write hymns.

0:20:20 > 0:20:22- 'Cof Am Y Cyfiawn Iesu' and so on.

0:20:22 > 0:20:25- 'Cof Am Y Cyfiawn Iesu' and so on.- - Someone else - who was inspired by this area!

0:20:25 > 0:20:29- I used to go to Aber Bach, - round the corner.

0:20:29 > 0:20:32- We had a boat called Glas y Dorlan.

0:20:32 > 0:20:34- What a beautiful name.

0:20:35 > 0:20:37- This is a great place.

0:20:37 > 0:20:38- This is a great place.- - It's lovely.

0:20:38 > 0:20:42- I love hearing the waves - dragging the pebbles out to sea.

0:20:42 > 0:20:43- It's lovely.

0:20:43 > 0:20:45- It's lovely.- - There's something about the sea.

0:20:46 > 0:20:49- You can just sit and look at it.

0:20:51 > 0:20:52- Feeling free.

0:20:53 > 0:20:55- We've been so lucky - with the weather.

0:20:56 > 0:20:56- Yes, we have.

0:20:56 > 0:20:57- Yes, we have.- - It's so fine.

0:20:58 > 0:21:02- We're sitting here, and this - is a quiet, peaceful place.

0:21:05 > 0:21:09- But back in the 19th century, - about 1840...

0:21:09 > 0:21:13- ..Isambard Kingdom Brunel came here.

0:21:13 > 0:21:18- There are remains of his tunnels - in the hills over there.

0:21:19 > 0:21:22- He wanted to bring a railway here.

0:21:24 > 0:21:26- Imagine if that had happened.

0:21:26 > 0:21:27- This would be a port.

0:21:27 > 0:21:29- This would be a port.- - Like Liverpool.

0:21:29 > 0:21:30- This would be a port.- - Like Liverpool.- - Or Fishguard.

0:21:30 > 0:21:32- It would be even busier.

0:21:33 > 0:21:37- They'd hoped that ships - could sail to America from here.

0:21:38 > 0:21:39- That's incredible.

0:21:40 > 0:21:44- I'm so glad - that plan didn't work out.

0:21:44 > 0:21:48- We spoke earlier - about the beauty of place names.

0:21:49 > 0:21:54- Aber Mawr, the names of the hills, - all kinds of things.

0:21:54 > 0:21:55- They're fantastic.

0:21:56 > 0:22:00- Rachel Philipps James wrote - a great poem, 'Enwau Pencaer'.

0:22:00 > 0:22:04- The poem lists - all these place names.

0:22:04 > 0:22:06- It sounds so pretty.

0:22:07 > 0:22:13- Visitors who come here just for a - day or so miss out on such things.

0:22:13 > 0:22:17- They see the amazing views - but they don't hear the names.

0:22:18 > 0:22:20- They don't look for the names.

0:22:20 > 0:22:23- That's true of most of us.

0:22:23 > 0:22:26- We don't see things - because we don't look for them.

0:22:26 > 0:22:28- Like 'Lliged Corgi'!

0:22:28 > 0:22:33- You need imagination to call - a smallholding 'Corgi's Eyes'!

0:22:33 > 0:22:35- Every name tells a story.

0:22:36 > 0:22:40- "Llanwnda, Llanfenws, - Pwllcrochan,

0:22:40 > 0:22:43- "Pwllddawnau, Ty-llwyd, - Pwll Deri,

0:22:44 > 0:22:47- "Ty Capel, Garnfolch - and Porth Ddwgan,

0:22:47 > 0:22:50- "Rhydyfferem and Lliged Corgi.

0:22:52 > 0:22:53- "Gofercei, Llanrhidian, Tremarchog,

0:22:54 > 0:22:57- "Trenewy, Panteurig, Dolgar.

0:22:57 > 0:23:01- "Garn Fowr, Pantybeudy, Trefeyog,

0:23:02 > 0:23:06- "And all of these places - are in Pen Caer."

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