Pengwern, Llanffestiniog

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0:00:30 > 0:00:34- Hello and welcome to Straeon Tafarn - with me, Dewi "Pws" Morris.

0:00:34 > 0:00:40- I'm travelling through rural Wales - to visit our famous and unique pubs.

0:00:40 > 0:00:43- Whilst enjoying a chat and pint...

0:00:43 > 0:00:48- ..I'll meet the locals and learn - about Welsh history and the pub.

0:00:49 > 0:00:51- What could be better?

0:00:52 > 0:00:55- They could have got me a chauffer...

0:00:55 > 0:00:57- ..and two blondes...

0:00:57 > 0:00:59- I can't believe I just said that!

0:01:00 > 0:01:02- Sorry. Cut!

0:01:02 > 0:01:07- This week, I'm travelling - to the ancient area of Ardudwy...

0:01:07 > 0:01:13- ..and to Cwm Cynfal which was home - to the poetic genius, Huw Llwyd.

0:01:13 > 0:01:16- A stone's throw - from this Roman road...

0:01:16 > 0:01:19- ..sits the ancient fort complex, - Tomen Y Mur...

0:01:19 > 0:01:23- ..home of Blodeuwedd in the - Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi.

0:01:24 > 0:01:26- Over 250 years ago...

0:01:27 > 0:01:31- ..this land was covered - by thick forests.

0:01:31 > 0:01:36- Today, we're welcomed by the - green hills of the old Eifionydd.

0:01:36 > 0:01:38- "Hello, Dewi. Welcome!"

0:01:38 > 0:01:40- There, I told you so!

0:01:45 > 0:01:50- I'm on my way to a public house - that's on the old drovers' road...

0:01:50 > 0:01:53- ..at the heart of the village - of Llanffestiniog.

0:01:53 > 0:01:58- I've come to the Pengwern Arms - community pub.

0:02:01 > 0:02:04- Linda, thanks for joining me.

0:02:04 > 0:02:07- You know about - the history of the place.

0:02:07 > 0:02:11- My family lived here from 1960.

0:02:12 > 0:02:16- They were here - for at least eight years.

0:02:16 > 0:02:21- Whilst living here, we came to know - of lots of stories about the pub.

0:02:21 > 0:02:25- At that time, Traws power station - was being built...

0:02:25 > 0:02:28- ..and the Pengwern was always busy.

0:02:28 > 0:02:33- Today, the pub is still busy as - the station is being decommissioned.

0:02:33 > 0:02:35- How old were you back then?

0:02:35 > 0:02:39- We came here when I was eleven.

0:02:39 > 0:02:41- We left after I turned 18.

0:02:41 > 0:02:46- However, I worked behind the bar - before I was 18!

0:02:46 > 0:02:50- Tell me about the history - of the building.

0:02:50 > 0:02:56- From what I understand, the building - has been here since 1728.

0:02:56 > 0:02:59- At that time, - it was a centre for drovers.

0:03:00 > 0:03:04- They would bank - on the other side of the road...

0:03:04 > 0:03:08- ..at the Bank of the Black Sheep.

0:03:08 > 0:03:13- The drovers would stay here - to break up their journey.

0:03:14 > 0:03:19- Do you have any fond memories - or good stories about this place?

0:03:19 > 0:03:23- There are some stories - that I can't repeat!

0:03:23 > 0:03:27- However, there is one story - that springs to mind.

0:03:27 > 0:03:29- A few years after leaving the pub...

0:03:30 > 0:03:35- ..I met one of the men who - stayed here whilst working at Traws.

0:03:35 > 0:03:39- He told me, "I always thought - your name was Linda McGinty."

0:03:39 > 0:03:41- I asked him about this.

0:03:41 > 0:03:46- My mother used to shout each morning - in Welsh "Linda, mae gen ti..."

0:03:46 > 0:03:50- "Linda, mae gen ti" - sounded like Linda McGinty!

0:03:50 > 0:03:53- You'll always be - Linda McGinty to me!

0:03:53 > 0:03:56- One time, - a gentleman came to stay here.

0:03:57 > 0:04:02- We thought that he was a millionaire - as he drove a massive Rolls Royce.

0:04:02 > 0:04:06- He checked in, went to his room - but left his shoes outside.

0:04:06 > 0:04:10- I saw the shoes - and thought I had to clean them.

0:04:10 > 0:04:16- I knocked and told him to put them - inside as they might get stolen.

0:04:16 > 0:04:19- He checked out - the following morning.

0:04:20 > 0:04:23- You could get sacked - retrospectively for that!

0:04:23 > 0:04:26- I wasn't being paid anyway.

0:04:26 > 0:04:29- The guest didn't return afterwards.

0:04:29 > 0:04:31- The guest didn't return afterwards.- - No, we never saw him again!

0:04:31 > 0:04:36- My mother couldn't understand as she - thought he was staying for a week.

0:04:36 > 0:04:37- Did she ever find out why?

0:04:37 > 0:04:39- Did she ever find out why?- - No!

0:04:39 > 0:04:41- Does the place hold any secrets?

0:04:42 > 0:04:45- I believe there's a tunnel - under the building.

0:04:45 > 0:04:48- But I've never been down there.

0:04:48 > 0:04:52- When we lived here, there was a door - but I was too scared to open it.

0:04:52 > 0:04:58- However, my brother and Vic - ventured into the tunnel.

0:04:58 > 0:05:01- They say that - it leads to the church.

0:05:01 > 0:05:07- I've been told that bodies - were kept in this cellar.

0:05:07 > 0:05:13- In those days, more people died and - they had to be kept somewhere cold.

0:05:13 > 0:05:18- The tunnel that led to the church - has since been closed off.

0:05:19 > 0:05:22- The congregation - could have used it...

0:05:22 > 0:05:25- ..to sneak away from the church - for a sly pint!

0:05:26 > 0:05:28- Yes, you might be right.

0:05:34 > 0:05:38- At the heart of Llanffestiniog - is the village square.

0:05:38 > 0:05:41- The church stands behind me...

0:05:41 > 0:05:45- ..and from here, I can see - the old bank, workshops and smithy.

0:05:46 > 0:05:48- This wasn't a place for scoundrels!

0:05:48 > 0:05:54- You would be cuffed for crimes - such as wearing a hat in a cemetery.

0:05:54 > 0:05:56- Go away you Southwalian!

0:05:56 > 0:05:58- Go away you Southwalian!- - Sorry!

0:05:59 > 0:06:02- According to the author, - Griffith John Williams...

0:06:03 > 0:06:05- "If a man was drunk - and disorderly...

0:06:06 > 0:06:09- "..he'd be placed in the stocks - at the parish cemetery...

0:06:10 > 0:06:14- "..and left overnight - to face the evil spirits!"

0:06:15 > 0:06:20- It's believed that the village's - final stocks were made in 1825...

0:06:20 > 0:06:24- ..by a local carpenter - for 25 shillings.

0:06:29 > 0:06:35- In the 18th century, Llanffestiniog - and the nearby areas were popular...

0:06:36 > 0:06:40- ..due to the Industrial Revolution - and the arrival of the railway.

0:06:41 > 0:06:47- Tourists flocked to enjoy the beauty - of North Wales and Merionethshire.

0:06:50 > 0:06:54- The hotels in this area - were very important...

0:06:54 > 0:06:59- ..up until the end of 18th century - which is over 150 years.

0:06:59 > 0:07:02- Wealthy tourists visited the area.

0:07:02 > 0:07:06- The vast majority were the gentry...

0:07:06 > 0:07:11- ..who came to marvel - at the picturesque sights.

0:07:11 > 0:07:15- In the Victorian era, - when the railways arrived...

0:07:15 > 0:07:19- ..the floodgates opened - and people flocked here.

0:07:19 > 0:07:24- The rich middle class would stay - in a hotel such as this one...

0:07:25 > 0:07:26- ..with their families.

0:07:27 > 0:07:32- They were guided around the - mountains and visit special places.

0:07:32 > 0:07:35- They were a sort of package tours.

0:07:36 > 0:07:37- What did they do for fun?

0:07:38 > 0:07:43- They were on holiday - and stayed in beautiful places.

0:07:43 > 0:07:48- Many new hotels were built - after the arrival of the railways.

0:07:49 > 0:07:54- The visitors took guided tours on - the mountains and ate fresh fish.

0:07:54 > 0:07:58- I suspect they poached it - after it was caught from the river.

0:07:58 > 0:08:02- There were a lot of package tours...

0:08:02 > 0:08:07- ..from 1869, straight after - the arrival of the railways.

0:08:08 > 0:08:11- There's very interesting facts - in this book...

0:08:11 > 0:08:17- ..called Mewn Gwasgod o Fynydd, - Hanes Twristiaeth yn Eryri.

0:08:17 > 0:08:22- Bob Morris refers to the Gossiping - Guides of the Victorian era...

0:08:23 > 0:08:25- ..from Snowdonia and North Wales.

0:08:25 > 0:08:30- There are guided tours that last - from ten days to a fortnight.

0:08:30 > 0:08:36- They start at Llangollen and visit - Corwen, Bangor and Caernarfon...

0:08:37 > 0:08:40- ..before reaching this spot.

0:08:40 > 0:08:45- From here, they took the stagecoach - from Beddgelert to Ffestiniog.

0:08:45 > 0:08:49- They would stay in this area - to witness the wonders...

0:08:49 > 0:08:52- ..before taking the train - at Ffestiniog.

0:08:53 > 0:08:54- The tours were well-organized.

0:08:54 > 0:08:57- The tours were well-organized.- - Yes, to the last detail.

0:08:58 > 0:09:02- Five years ago, - the Pengwern Arms closed...

0:09:02 > 0:09:05- ..but the community - fought to keep it open.

0:09:06 > 0:09:12- They founded a community business - and it became a popular centre.

0:09:12 > 0:09:16- The village had 300 residents - who weren't very wealthy...

0:09:16 > 0:09:22- ..but we raised 25,000 - by donations from the 300 residents.

0:09:23 > 0:09:27- Today, we have - 33,000 in donations...

0:09:28 > 0:09:30- ..from about 190 people.

0:09:30 > 0:09:34- There's also 60 volunteers - who carry out various duties...

0:09:34 > 0:09:40- ..such as gardening, building, - serving behind the bar and cooking.

0:09:40 > 0:09:45- It's been a wonderful experience - that's brought the village together.

0:09:46 > 0:09:49- It was the only place to socialize - so it had to be saved.

0:09:50 > 0:09:52- What about the young people?

0:09:52 > 0:09:54- This place is very important.

0:09:54 > 0:09:58- The young people of the village - had nowhere to go.

0:09:59 > 0:10:02- There was a youth club - but it was quite sporadic...

0:10:03 > 0:10:07- ..but they are welcome here - to play pool.

0:10:07 > 0:10:11- Most of them just want - somewhere comfortable to sit...

0:10:12 > 0:10:14- ..and chat with friends.

0:10:14 > 0:10:17- The young people - are very respectful.

0:10:17 > 0:10:22- We need some rules as we can't have - children drinking alcohol...

0:10:22 > 0:10:28- ..but this place is very important - in allowing them to socialize.

0:10:28 > 0:10:31- It has a real community spirit.

0:10:31 > 0:10:33- Yes, that's right.

0:10:34 > 0:10:36- This spirit has always been here.

0:10:36 > 0:10:41- But you need something that's more - than a concept of goodwill.

0:10:41 > 0:10:45- People want a bar, - a pub or a building...

0:10:45 > 0:10:48- ..that brings people together.

0:10:48 > 0:10:50- Thanks for chatting with me.

0:10:51 > 0:10:52- Cheers!

0:10:52 > 0:10:53- Cheers!- - Cheers!

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0:10:59 > 0:11:01- Subtitles

0:11:06 > 0:11:09- The Pengwern Arms community pub...

0:11:09 > 0:11:13- ..is located between Trawsfynydd - and Blaenau Ffestiniog.

0:11:13 > 0:11:17- The pub is at the heart - of an incredibly innovative area.

0:11:17 > 0:11:22- Locals in the area have always been - at the forefront of energy.

0:11:22 > 0:11:26- They were the first to use - electric street lights.

0:11:26 > 0:11:29- The first to create - steam power from water.

0:11:29 > 0:11:32- Today, they use hydroelectricity.

0:11:33 > 0:11:38- We're surrounded by slate - in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Viv.

0:11:38 > 0:11:42- There's much more to - Blaenau Ffestiniog than just slate.

0:11:42 > 0:11:47- The area is famous for its - electricity and hydroelectricity.

0:11:48 > 0:11:51- We are surrounded - by these natural resources...

0:11:52 > 0:11:57- ..including the mountains, trenches, - streams, lakes and reservoirs.

0:11:57 > 0:12:01- The area is also famous - for its significant rainfall.

0:12:02 > 0:12:04- The rain fills the reservoirs.

0:12:04 > 0:12:07- On the eve of the - 20th century in 1899...

0:12:07 > 0:12:12- ..the Yale company - opened the Dolwen power station.

0:12:13 > 0:12:18- It was a small power station - compared to those we have today.

0:12:18 > 0:12:22- The station originally powered - the quarries.

0:12:22 > 0:12:28- In 1902, - the town council asked Yale...

0:12:28 > 0:12:33- ..to supply electricity to the town - and its residents.

0:12:33 > 0:12:38- In 1902, there was an opening - ceremony for the street lights.

0:12:38 > 0:12:40- It was a grand affair.

0:12:41 > 0:12:46- Some 2,000 residents assembled - outside to witness the "switch on".

0:12:46 > 0:12:48- It took place on 22 May 1902.

0:12:49 > 0:12:51- That's when every street was lit.

0:12:52 > 0:12:57- The Queen's Hotel was the first site - with a supply of electricity.

0:12:57 > 0:13:01- Blaenau Ffestiniog - was the second town in Britain...

0:13:01 > 0:13:04- ..to be lit - by electric street lights.

0:13:04 > 0:13:07- However, it was the first town - in Britain...

0:13:08 > 0:13:12- ..to use street lights - powered by hydroelectricity.

0:13:12 > 0:13:14- They were ahead of their time.

0:13:14 > 0:13:18- In 1924, a new power station - was erected in Maentwrog.

0:13:19 > 0:13:25- Hundreds of acres were flooded - in Gors Goch, Trawsfynydd.

0:13:25 > 0:13:30- Two dozen small holdings and homes - and a chapel were flooded...

0:13:31 > 0:13:35- ..to create a reservoir - for the new power station.

0:13:35 > 0:13:40- Many people made their objections - clear when Tryweryn was flooded.

0:13:41 > 0:13:42- Did the same thing happen here?

0:13:42 > 0:13:44- Did the same thing happen here?- - No, it didn't.

0:13:45 > 0:13:47- However, there's a reason for this.

0:13:47 > 0:13:51- There was a high rate - of unemployment in the area.

0:13:51 > 0:13:55- The quarries suffered a recession - and the men were glad of the work.

0:13:56 > 0:13:59- The demand for produce increased...

0:13:59 > 0:14:02- ..and so did the need - for more electricity.

0:14:03 > 0:14:07- In the 1950s, they decided to build - an innovative power station.

0:14:08 > 0:14:12- It was a pumped storage station - that uses the same water.

0:14:12 > 0:14:16- There's a reservoir at Stwlan - and another at Tan-y-Grisiau.

0:14:16 > 0:14:20- Ffestiniog Power Station - is known locally as Tan-y-Grisiau.

0:14:20 > 0:14:24- It was officially opened - in August 1963.

0:14:24 > 0:14:28- Lord Newborough had opened Dolwen - 30 years earlier...

0:14:28 > 0:14:33- ..but they did even better - with the opening of Tan-y-Grisiau.

0:14:33 > 0:14:37- The Queen herself came here.

0:14:37 > 0:14:40- She arrived with her entourage...

0:14:40 > 0:14:46- ..to press the button - to open the power station.

0:14:46 > 0:14:50- There's one story - that I will always remember.

0:14:50 > 0:14:52- There were pavilions and tents...

0:14:53 > 0:14:57- ..for the Royal Family - and the visiting dignitaries.

0:14:57 > 0:15:01- At that time, a few local men - had a claim to fame.

0:15:01 > 0:15:04- After the Queen had departed...

0:15:04 > 0:15:09- ..they had the honour of sitting on - the same pan as the Queen!

0:15:09 > 0:15:11- That was their claim to fame.

0:15:12 > 0:15:16- They boasted about it - for many years.

0:15:16 > 0:15:21- Wait a minute, I need - to put a shilling in the meter.

0:15:24 > 0:15:28- It's plain to see why so many visit - this part of Wales.

0:15:28 > 0:15:33- During the 16th century, people - travelled from the Continent...

0:15:34 > 0:15:37- ..to meet a magical - and special man...

0:15:37 > 0:15:40- ..called Huw Llwyd.

0:15:42 > 0:15:44- Wow!

0:15:45 > 0:15:47- Look at that!

0:15:48 > 0:15:50- This is Huw Llwyd's pulpit.

0:15:50 > 0:15:54- Huw Llwyd, - the white wizard of Cynfal.

0:15:54 > 0:15:58- This is an important location - in his history.

0:15:58 > 0:16:02- Huw Llwyd was born in 1568.

0:16:03 > 0:16:07- He lived until the 1640s but we're - unsure of the year of his death.

0:16:08 > 0:16:11- As a young man, - he travelled to the Continent...

0:16:11 > 0:16:15- ..as a mercenary - with a group of other Welshmen.

0:16:15 > 0:16:18- He was a soldier there - for many years.

0:16:19 > 0:16:23- He returned home to retire, - whilst he was still alive to do so.

0:16:23 > 0:16:26- However, he wanted to pursue - another career.

0:16:27 > 0:16:31- During his time on the Continent, - he leant how to heal people.

0:16:31 > 0:16:36- He would bring people here, - to the Huw Llwyd pulpit...

0:16:36 > 0:16:41- ..where he used witchcraft and magic - to heal individuals.

0:16:42 > 0:16:46- People travelled from countries - such as France to be healed.

0:16:46 > 0:16:51- They would be placed on the - platform of stone at the bottom.

0:16:51 > 0:16:56- Huw Llwyd would climb - to the platform above them.

0:16:56 > 0:17:00- He would be dressed - in an impressive black cloak...

0:17:00 > 0:17:05- ..that was covered - in various magical symbols.

0:17:05 > 0:17:11- He eradicated demons that consumed - the body and caused the illness.

0:17:12 > 0:17:15- He threw the demons to the river...

0:17:15 > 0:17:20- ..and down to the waterfall - where they fell into oblivion.

0:17:20 > 0:17:24- There are all sorts - of stories and tales about him.

0:17:24 > 0:17:26- My favourite is this one.

0:17:26 > 0:17:30- One day, Huw Llwyd went for a walk - along this path.

0:17:30 > 0:17:35- He was carrying a gun, which was - a new device in those days.

0:17:35 > 0:17:38- It was a blunderbuss gun.

0:17:38 > 0:17:42- As he was walking along, - he spotted something on a stone.

0:17:42 > 0:17:46- It was the devil - and he was trimming his horns.

0:17:46 > 0:17:52- The devil saw that Huw Llwyd - was carrying something evil...

0:17:52 > 0:17:56- ..and he asked Huw Llwyd, - "What have you got there?"

0:17:57 > 0:17:58- The devil was an Englishman!

0:17:58 > 0:18:00- The devil was an Englishman!- - Yes, of course.

0:18:00 > 0:18:05- Huw Llwyd didn't want - to tell him the truth so he lied.

0:18:06 > 0:18:10- He told him that he was carrying - a pipe to smoke tobacco.

0:18:10 > 0:18:15- Tobacco was also new and he thought - that the devil wouldn't understand.

0:18:15 > 0:18:16- The devil said.

0:18:16 > 0:18:21- "Huw Llwyd, - is tobacco something you ignite...

0:18:21 > 0:18:23- "..and inhale the smoke?"

0:18:23 > 0:18:25- "Yes," replied Huw Llwyd.

0:18:25 > 0:18:30- "Would you mind - if I sampled your tobacco?"

0:18:30 > 0:18:34- Huw Llwyd agreed - and put the gun inside his mouth...

0:18:34 > 0:18:36- ..and bang!

0:18:36 > 0:18:40- Smoke came out from his ears - and his eyes rolled inside his head!

0:18:41 > 0:18:47- The devil grabbed the gun and said, - "Huw Llwyd, this is fabulous!"

0:18:47 > 0:18:51- He continued along the path - whilst muttering to himself.

0:18:51 > 0:18:56- "Tobacco, tobacco, - I'll adopt it as my very own herb."

0:18:56 > 0:18:58- That's exactly what he did...

0:18:58 > 0:19:03- ..and that's how tobacco - became known as the devil's herb.

0:19:03 > 0:19:05- It's a great story.

0:19:06 > 0:19:09- Huw Llwyd was quite a character!

0:19:10 > 0:19:13- He beat the demons - out of his patients.

0:19:14 > 0:19:19- He would have to work for years to - beat the demons out of this patient!

0:19:22 > 0:19:26- I've enjoyed myself - in the Blaenau Ffestiniog community.

0:19:26 > 0:19:30- I've had good company - and heard some interesting tales.

0:19:30 > 0:19:33- Before I leave, - we'd better sing a classic...

0:19:34 > 0:19:38- ..Blaenau Ffestiniog...

0:19:38 > 0:19:42- ..with a descendant of the Pengwern, - Yws Gwynedd.

0:19:49 > 0:19:52- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:19:53 > 0:19:57- # I'm catching - the first train out of town

0:19:57 > 0:20:01- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:20:01 > 0:20:04- # There I'll be - in my seventh heaven #

0:20:05 > 0:20:06- Yws...

0:20:06 > 0:20:10- # Come fellow Welshmen, - to listen to my song

0:20:10 > 0:20:14- # There's something - that's really bugging me

0:20:14 > 0:20:18- # Living in Swansea - is getting on my nerves

0:20:18 > 0:20:22- # And I'm leaving - for the hills on the horizon

0:20:22 > 0:20:26- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:20:27 > 0:20:30- # I'm catching - the first train out of town

0:20:30 > 0:20:35- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:20:35 > 0:20:39- # There I'll be - in my seventh heaven

0:20:39 > 0:20:43- # Mrs Jones, take this letter - and make note of what I say

0:20:44 > 0:20:47- # Dear Mam, - I'm fed up with this town

0:20:47 > 0:20:50- # I've closed all the windows

0:20:50 > 0:20:55- # Washed the dishes - and the furniture is arranged neatly

0:20:55 > 0:20:57- # Where am I going?

0:20:58 > 0:21:01- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:21:01 > 0:21:04- # I'm catching - the first train out of town

0:21:04 > 0:21:08- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:21:09 > 0:21:13- # There I'll be - in my seventh heaven

0:21:13 > 0:21:17- # I went to Yugoslavia - on my summer holiday

0:21:17 > 0:21:21- # I passed through Switzerland - on my travels

0:21:21 > 0:21:25- # A man from Germany - asked me where I was going

0:21:26 > 0:21:30- # And I turned around - and answered him like this

0:21:30 > 0:21:34- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:21:35 > 0:21:38- # I'm catching - the first train out of town

0:21:38 > 0:21:42- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:21:42 > 0:21:47- # There I'll be - in my seventh heaven

0:21:47 > 0:21:51- # The man who plays the harp - is longing for a song

0:21:51 > 0:21:54- # The man who sings the song - is having fun

0:21:55 > 0:21:59- # We're playing the harp - so you have to follow

0:21:59 > 0:22:03- # So join in with our song, - ladies and gentlemen

0:22:03 > 0:22:08- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:22:08 > 0:22:12- # I'm catching - the first train out of town

0:22:12 > 0:22:15- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:22:16 > 0:22:21- # There I'll be - in my seventh heaven

0:22:21 > 0:22:24- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:22:24 > 0:22:28- # I'm catching - the first train out of town

0:22:28 > 0:22:33- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:22:33 > 0:22:38- # There I'll be - in my seventh heaven #

0:22:39 > 0:22:40- CHEERING

0:22:52 > 0:22:56- "The Pengwern has a warm welcome

0:22:56 > 0:22:58- "It's a great place to host parties

0:22:59 > 0:23:02- "The smiles are quite bold - from the young and the old

0:23:02 > 0:23:06- "There are innovative Welshmen, - but no arty-farties!"

0:23:06 > 0:23:08- Goodnight.

0:23:09 > 0:23:13- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:23:13 > 0:23:17- # I'm catching - the first train out of town

0:23:17 > 0:23:21- # I'm returning - to Blaenau Ffestiniog

0:23:21 > 0:23:26- # There I'll be - in my seventh heaven #

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