Penllergaer Woods.

Leader: Mike Lewis


Today we are visiting the grounds of Pellergare House. The house, now demolished, was the home of John Dillwyn Llewelyn. Born in 1810, he was an keen amateur photographer and in the very early days of photography carried out many experiments which led to its advancement. The extensive grounds are now overgrown and the site of the house is occupied by the Neath and Port Talbot Council Offices. His wife Emma was the cousin of Henry Fox Talbot of Lacock Abbey the inventor of the negative/positive method of photography.


Mike, our leader, has set a leisurely pace and there is plenty of time to take in the view......


.... and to stop for a snack.....


on the river bank..


We visit John Dillwyn Llewelyn's Observatory.




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