Friday, 8 September 2023

Brecknock History Festival

 I picked up the leaflet for the Brecknock History Festival the other day, and there are a few things on locally that look interesting.

The Festival runs over September and October.

It's a special year for Brecon Cathedral, being the centenary of the creation of the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, and thus also the centenary of Brecon Cathedral being a cathedral - previously it was the Priory Church.  They've got Dr Rowan Williams to come and give a talk on Welsh Cathedrals: Past and Present on 14th September at 7pm, and on Saturday 16th September they're having a Medieval Festival, with food, events and re-enactments.

Meanwhile in Hay, the Hay History Group will be giving a tour of the historic pubs of Hay.  The leaflet says entry £3, but doesn't mention the start point of the tour.  Their website doesn't mention it either, but further information can be obtained from Alan.j.nicholls@btinternet.com

[edited to add: The tour starts from the Swan - thanks, Alan!]

On 1st October, there will be a pop-up museum at Hay Castle from 12 noon to 4pm.

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