Gaynor Madoc Leonard
@madocleonard1.bsky.social
Author of The Carmarthen Underground. London and Cymru. This is my second account here. I still haven't worked out what went wrong!
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Some ladies in Guildhall Square, playing for charity. #Carmarthen
October 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Some ladies in Guildhall Square, playing for charity. #Carmarthen
Cuddly coo and coo bedlinen at Days in Carmarthen
October 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Cuddly coo and coo bedlinen at Days in Carmarthen
Just received
October 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Just received
This morning, a rose about to bloom 🥰
October 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This morning, a rose about to bloom 🥰
Cousin M and husband have been here and they brought all this lovely fruit
September 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Cousin M and husband have been here and they brought all this lovely fruit
I've just had some toasted, and that was quite nice
September 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I've just had some toasted, and that was quite nice
Damn, I missed Delme Thomas's birthday on 12th September. He's 83 now. I remember being thrilled to see him in our shop back in the rugby glory days. A great player.
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Damn, I missed Delme Thomas's birthday on 12th September. He's 83 now. I remember being thrilled to see him in our shop back in the rugby glory days. A great player.
Found these in the fridge. Must have been there since last Xmas. They're okay!
September 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Found these in the fridge. Must have been there since last Xmas. They're okay!
Poet and physician Dannie Abse CBE was born on 22 September 1923 in Cardiff (d 2014). Used to see him Hampstead. A nice man.
September 22, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Poet and physician Dannie Abse CBE was born on 22 September 1923 in Cardiff (d 2014). Used to see him Hampstead. A nice man.
Poet Thomas Herbert Parry-Williams KBE was born at Rhyd Ddu on 21 September 1887. In 1912 and 1920, he won both the Chair and the Crown at the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol. He was knighted in 1958. He married Emiah Jane Thomas (Lady Amy) in 1942. TH died in 1975.
September 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Poet Thomas Herbert Parry-Williams KBE was born at Rhyd Ddu on 21 September 1887. In 1912 and 1920, he won both the Chair and the Crown at the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol. He was knighted in 1958. He married Emiah Jane Thomas (Lady Amy) in 1942. TH died in 1975.
A vaguely Vermeer moment in Capitani!
September 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A vaguely Vermeer moment in Capitani!
Rosemary Harris, recipient of Emmy, Golden Globe, and Tony Awards, Oscar and BAFTA nominee, is 98 today. 19th September.
September 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Rosemary Harris, recipient of Emmy, Golden Globe, and Tony Awards, Oscar and BAFTA nominee, is 98 today. 19th September.
Kate Adie is 80 today, 19th September
September 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Kate Adie is 80 today, 19th September
Zandra Rhodes is 85 today, 19th September
September 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Zandra Rhodes is 85 today, 19th September
Novelist Mary Stewart was born on 17 September 1916 (d 2014) in Sunderland. Her maiden name was Rainbow. Her novels often featured brave women. I love her Merlin/Arthur stories, set in the correct historical time and places.
September 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Novelist Mary Stewart was born on 17 September 1916 (d 2014) in Sunderland. Her maiden name was Rainbow. Her novels often featured brave women. I love her Merlin/Arthur stories, set in the correct historical time and places.
Morgan B Williams was born in Rhandirmwyn, Carmarthenshire, on 17 September 1831 (d 1903). He emigrated to the USA and served the Pennsylvania State Senate. He was a Republican in the 55th Congress.
September 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Morgan B Williams was born in Rhandirmwyn, Carmarthenshire, on 17 September 1831 (d 1903). He emigrated to the USA and served the Pennsylvania State Senate. He was a Republican in the 55th Congress.
Got this butter from Tesco, as a change. Pretty special! The company has a range of gourmet butter.
laiterie-legall.fr
laiterie-legall.fr
September 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Got this butter from Tesco, as a change. Pretty special! The company has a range of gourmet butter.
laiterie-legall.fr
laiterie-legall.fr
Watching Lou on Netflix. Crikey, Lou (no spring chicken) has just fought off 2 young men and killed them (they were trying to kill her). Great stuff!
September 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Watching Lou on Netflix. Crikey, Lou (no spring chicken) has just fought off 2 young men and killed them (they were trying to kill her). Great stuff!
Today is also Henry V's birthday. He was born on 16th September 1387 (d 1422).
He was also known as Henry of Monmouth, as his birthplace was Castell Trefynwy. He was said to speak of his Welshness often, though his father defeated Owain Glyndŵr!
He was also known as Henry of Monmouth, as his birthplace was Castell Trefynwy. He was said to speak of his Welshness often, though his father defeated Owain Glyndŵr!
September 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Today is also Henry V's birthday. He was born on 16th September 1387 (d 1422).
He was also known as Henry of Monmouth, as his birthplace was Castell Trefynwy. He was said to speak of his Welshness often, though his father defeated Owain Glyndŵr!
He was also known as Henry of Monmouth, as his birthplace was Castell Trefynwy. He was said to speak of his Welshness often, though his father defeated Owain Glyndŵr!
OWAIN GLYNDŴR DAY
16th September
16th September
September 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
OWAIN GLYNDŴR DAY
16th September
16th September
I missed William Cecil's birthday on 13th September, but since he died in 1598 (born 1520), he's probably not annoyed. Lord Burghley, Elizabeth I's adviser and trusted friend, considered himself Welsh (there's some debate about how Welsh), eg: Seisyllt evolving into Cecil. A loyal chap.
September 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I missed William Cecil's birthday on 13th September, but since he died in 1598 (born 1520), he's probably not annoyed. Lord Burghley, Elizabeth I's adviser and trusted friend, considered himself Welsh (there's some debate about how Welsh), eg: Seisyllt evolving into Cecil. A loyal chap.
Look what just arrived from @barbaranadel.bsky.social! I'm thrilled. Thank you very much, I'll enjoy this.
September 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Look what just arrived from @barbaranadel.bsky.social! I'm thrilled. Thank you very much, I'll enjoy this.
Just received 😄
September 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Just received 😄
Du pain, du vin, no Boursin but a little Comté and Cheshire cheese.
September 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Du pain, du vin, no Boursin but a little Comté and Cheshire cheese.
Now this is an art deco desk.
The film is Pointed Heels (1929)
The film is Pointed Heels (1929)
September 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Now this is an art deco desk.
The film is Pointed Heels (1929)
The film is Pointed Heels (1929)