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  1. More than 10 churches a year are closing in Wales, figures have shown. Data from the Church in Wales showed 115 Anglican churches have closed over a 10-year period, and more closing and being replaced
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  2. Centre of Pilgrimage edit In the medieval period the area became an important pilgrimage centre, known for Ffynnon Fair (English: Mary's Well), a holy well that still exists. Its chapel, shrine and hostelry were created to accommodate the large number of pilgrims. Penrhys was a pilgrimage site until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century, when the shrine was dismantled and its Statue of the Virgin taken to London where it was destroyed.
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  3. 57 mosques πŸ•Œ now in wales 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, Of the 57 mosques in Wales, most are to be found in Cardiff, with seven in Newport, and four in Swansea. There are also Mosques in most large towns across the nation such as those at Aberystwyth, Bangor, Barry, Haverfordwest, Lampeter, Neath, Port Talbot and Wrexham.
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  4. The Shrine of "Our Lady" edit Legend tells that a statue of the Virgin Mary appeared in the branches of an oak tree near to the holy well. The statue was said to have been incredibly beautiful and a gift from heaven. Many people tried to remove the statue from the tree but it resisted all attempts to the point where 'Eight oxen could not have drawn the Image of Penrhys from its place...' The statue would only allow itself to be retrieved once the chapel and shrine were built. The original statue survived at Penrhys until 1538[10] when, under Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries, Bishop Latimer wrote to Thomas Cromwell suggesting the destruction of the shrine. With the shrine burned during the night, the statue was taken to London where it was publicly burned with other Catholic artifacts.
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  5. All churches to be restored to their former glory
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  6. Penrhys is often listed as one of the Monastic granges belonging to the Cistercian Llantarnam Abbey, but Penrhys is also said to have been established by Henry I of England or his son, Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester, and the earliest documentation of the site (a land grant of 1203) refers to Penrhys as 'a manor'
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  7. Industrial Penrhys edit In 1904 the mining population of Rhondda was over 110,000 and still expanding rapidly. Although a 'fever hospital' had been constructed in nearby Ystrad, the threat of smallpox had become a concern to the Medical Officer of Health, who recommended a separate containment site. In 1906 the Health Committee purchased three acres of land at Penrhys, chosen for its accessibility to both Rhondda valleys and its distance from other habitable buildings. The smallpox hospital was completed in 1907 and at first served the Rhondda and later all of South Wales. In the 1970s the building was deemed unnecessary and was burnt to the ground by the South Wales Fire Service in 1971.
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  8. There is significant debate over whether Boudicca could be classified as English or Welsh. Although the territory she came from was in what is present-day England, she was culturally Celtic
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  9. @ changes are on its way , our Leaders know all this and we are about to get a new Government soon who are a lot more ruthless
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  10. We the Celts are the defenders of Christian faith and culture, and Christianity will be restored in ALL schools 🏫
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  11. Early history edit Three Bronze Age funerary sites have been identified in the locality of Penrhys, with the cemetery at Erw Beddau (English: Acre of graves), also associated with a latter battle between Iestyn ap Gwrgant and Rhys ap Tewdwr (c. 1085–88).[2] The community was named Pen-Rhys-ap-Tewdwr (English: Rhys ap Tewdwr's Head), and a variety of traditions record Rhys ap Tewdwr of Deheubarth as the original eponym of the later monastery and village. Since at least the 15th century, one tradition has recorded that following the battle of Hirwaun Wrgant Rhys was pursued into the Rhondda by Iestyn ap Gwrgant, King of Glamorgan and that Rhys was either beheaded at the site, or that his head was interred there. The Norman forces that assisted Iestyn are later said to have overthrown him as King of Glamorgan, and divide the lowlands of his kingdom amongst themselves.
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  12. The Welsh β€˜ held the line β€˜ in historical times with invasions by many
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  13. Cynan Garwyn was king of Powys in the north-east and east of Wales, who flourished in the second half of the 6th century. Little reliable information exists which can be used to reconstruct the background and career of the historical figure.
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  14. All but one Temple of each other Faith to remain on Christian soil and Christianity to restored in ALL Schools from infants age to raise all children residing in a Celtic country to be taught their own faith and practice it by restoration of The Lords Prayer πŸ™ ❀
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  15. @ Yes, I agree , the statutes could be re- sculptured and welsh names brought back to remember roots
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  16. This happened on Prince Philip the husband of Queen Elizabeth the defender of our faith
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  17. @ read my comments sister πŸ‘©, it isn’t rocket science , this is a Christian country and the head of the church is the monarchy and that must be defended from Islam β˜ͺ️
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  18. Many legends surround the old monastery at Penrhys, though the historicity of most has now been dismissed. It was originally believed that the monastery was Franciscan and built under the orders of Henry I; another tale states that Welsh king Rhys ap Tewdwr was beheaded by the Normans at the site. Both these tales have been disproven, though many books hold these tales as fact. The village even takes its name from one of the legends as it was originally called Pen-Rhys ap Tewdwr (the head of Rhys ap Tewdwr). Surviving documents refer to the site as a 'manor' belonging to Cistercian Abbey of Llantarnam in Gwent[4] and the first mention of Penrhys was in a document regarding a grant of land to the abbey in 1203.[3] The manor may have originally been an outlying sheep farm or grange, but by the 15th century had become a place of pilgrimage. The manor consisted of three large buildings, a well, chapel and hostelry; the hostelry probably created as a service and commercial undertaking to accommodate the pilgrims.
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  19. Markus Campbell-Savours Labour Party their MP for this constituency is needed
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  20. All brought to our attention by the rape gangs of predominantly Pakistani Muslims that have upset the Apple cart on how Islam is viewed by Christians and want action on demonic perpetrators on the war on children πŸ§’ πŸ‘§πŸ§’πŸ‘§πŸ§’πŸ‘§πŸ§’
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  21. The Penrhys Pub on the Penrhys Estate, Wales. Circa 1995" captures a nostalgic glimpse into the heart of a vibrant community in Rhondda during the 1990s. This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to an era where council houses stood proudly amidst rows of homes, forming the backdrop for cherished memories and shared experiences. The focal point of this snapshot is undoubtedly The Penrhys Pub, an iconic establishment that served as more than just a place to grab a pint. It was a hub of social interaction, laughter, and camaraderie; an integral part of daily life for locals who frequented its doors. The pub's inviting facade exudes warmth and character, beckoning passersby to step inside and join in on the lively conversations within. Set against the picturesque landscape of Penrhys Estate, this image encapsulates not only architectural beauty but also cultural significance. It symbolizes unity within a close-knit community where neighbors became friends and strangers were welcomed with open arms. As we gaze upon this photograph today, it serves as a poignant reminder of simpler times when people sought solace in each other's company at their local pub. It transports us back to an era before technology dominated our lives – reminding us that true connections are forged through genuine human interactions. This stunning print by Memory Lane Prints allows us to relive these precious moments from history while honoring the spirit of resilience and kinship that defined communities like Penrhys Estate 🏑
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  22. 57 mosques now built in wales 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and churches being destroyed and demolished and will become a Islamic country for the Great REPLACEMENT of Christianity ✝️
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  23. In 1927 Penrhys was chosen as the starting point for 'Red Sunday in Rhondda Valley' hunger march. The march was organised by the South Wales Miners' Federation and the Rhondda District, but lost support due to opposition from the TUC.[5] It was supported by the Communist party and the march went ahead supported by 270 marchers.
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  24. The next largest religious affiliation in Wales was β€œMuslim”, with 2.2% of the population (67,000) identifying with Islam β˜ͺ️
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  25. Almost two-thirds (66 per cent) of the population in Wales, amounting to 2.0 million people, declared their identity to be Welsh (218,000 of whom also considered themselves to be Welsh 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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