Llantwit Major Local History About Us

ABOUT THE SOCIETY

The Society was formed in 1967 and now has some 190 subscribing members.

Our annual lecture program runs from September to April, lectures are given in the Town Hall on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30 pm., with refreshments provided in December and April (AGM) meetings. (See current lecture programme on TALKS page)

The Society’s archive room at the Old School is open every Friday (not public holidays) from 2pm. Details of our extensive local and church archives can be found on the Archives page

Llantwit major memorial

Membership fee is now £4 per annum, payable in September. Enquiries should be addressed to our Secretary at:-

The Secretary
Llantwit Major Local History Society, The Archive Room, The Old School, Wine Street, Llantwit Major.

Trips

The Society organises annual day and evening trips ( at cost ) for members and friends.

June 2011 - visit to Llancarfan Church wall paintings

Current Projects

The Society provides display materials, documents, photos and a video presentation, for the town’s Heritage Centre. This is located on the ground floor of the Town Hall ( car park entrance). When required members provide staffing for the Centre.

The Society has also provided written content for the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Blue Plaque scheme, covering notable buildings in the town. See our Buildings page.

Committee

President	:	Mrs. C. Young, B.A.
Chairman	:	Mr. N. Williams M.A.
Vice-Chairman	:	Mr. M. Jones
Treasurer	:	Roger Sheal
Secretary	:	Rita Griffin
Archivist	:	Nigel Williams M.A.
Visual Records	:	Mr. W. Lock
Sound Recording	:	Mr. A. Wilkins
News Record	:	Jacqui Stevens
Footpaths	:	Brenda Richards
Conservation	:	Mrs. H. March, M.B.E, D.L