Kidwelly Local History Society was formed in 2000 by Jeffrey Mansel and David Sutton.
The objects of the Society are to promote interest in the history of Kidwelly and to provide a means whereby knowledge gained through research can be passed down through the generations. One way of doing this is to use the internet as a repository so that everyone can have free access to what is known about the history of the area. Jeffrey Mansel created the website www.kidwellyhistory.co.uk and so bequeathed an excellent model for the Society to follow.
The Society has also published a series of books reflecting the work of William Hill Morris, a highly respected local historian and other Kidwelly records such as School Log Books, Register of Electors 1906 & 1918 and a 19th century Shipping Index from the Carmarthen Journal.
We are still making history happen.
“Nothing in the past is dead to the man who would learn how the present came to be what it is.”
The quote is attributed to Miles O Sherill, a Confederate solider captured in America during the battle of 1861-1865. His memories are as relevant to us today.
If you have historical information, or would like to contribute to the society in any way, please get in touch. We are always interested to hear from potentail new presenters and new committee members.
We enjoyed meeting at Capel Sul, and subsequently the Parish Room, and we are now exploring a further venue, the John Burns Centre. We hope that members and visitors will find this suitable for the purpose.
The advent of Covid-19 was a piece of history we could have done without, and the last couple of years have been very challenging. We thank all KLHS members and all meeting attendees for your continued support and look forward to seeing you in the near future.
Vivian Summers
Chairman