Occasional Papers

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23. Who painted Sir Charles Robinson Morgan now in the Court Room at y Gaer? by William Gibbs
23. Who painted Sir Charles Robinson Morgan now in the Court Room at y Gaer? by William Gibbs
21. Wood in the Chair by William Gibbs
21. Wood in the Chair by William Gibbs
20. Who Painted Thomas Wood and the Riddle of the Hat, by William Gibbs
20. Who Painted Thomas Wood and the Riddle of the Hat, by William Gibbs
Thatch in Breconshire – some initial conclusions
Thatch in Breconshire – some initial conclusions

Exploring the technical details of thatching.

Techniques and materials for thatching
Techniques and materials for thatching

Exploring the technical details of thatching.

A thatched cottage over time
A thatched cottage over time

For one thatched building in Breconshire, a cottage next to Honddu Mill, a whole series of images survives.

Images of thatched buildings in Breconshire
Images of thatched buildings in Breconshire

Having found a plan and elevation of a thatched cottage in Trallong, I wondered what other images exist of thatched buildings in Breconshire.

A thatched cottage in Breconshire
A thatched cottage in Breconshire

I wonder how many people would think of thatched roofs as a feature of this county?

19. The Brecon Eisteddfod of 1822, by Jonathan Williams 13 September 2022
19. The Brecon Eisteddfod of 1822, by Jonathan Williams 13 September 2022
18. The Beautiful Mrs Rousby and her Uncles, John Evan, and William Meredyth Thomas, by William Gibbs
18. The Beautiful Mrs Rousby and her Uncles, John Evan, and William Meredyth Thomas, by William Gibbs
17. The Cwmdu Pillar Stone: further thoughts on the role of the Rev Thomas Price, by William Gibbs
17. The Cwmdu Pillar Stone: further thoughts on the role of the Rev Thomas Price, by William Gibbs
16. The Ystradgynlais “Tic Toc” Factory, by Mansel Jones and Liz Bickerton
16. The Ystradgynlais “Tic Toc” Factory, by Mansel Jones and Liz Bickerton
15. Lest we Forget: The Sinking of the Lusitania, by William Gibbs
15. Lest we Forget: The Sinking of the Lusitania, by William Gibbs
14. The Cwmdu Pillar Stone and Associated Plaque: Statements of Identity, by Jeremy Bevan
14. The Cwmdu Pillar Stone and Associated Plaque: Statements of Identity, by Jeremy Bevan
13. A ‘New Forest’ in Breconshire, by Jonathan Williams 10 July 2021
13. A ‘New Forest’ in Breconshire, by Jonathan Williams 10 July 2021
12. David Jones and Petra Gill by, William Gibbs
12. David Jones and Petra Gill by, William Gibbs
11. Tewdric and Boadicea: Two Old Friends, by William Gibbs
11. Tewdric and Boadicea: Two Old Friends, by William Gibbs
10. “I’ve Got a Roman Road in My Back Garden”: Roman Roads Around Brecon, by David Morgan
10. “I’ve Got a Roman Road in My Back Garden”: Roman Roads Around Brecon, by David Morgan
9. Something of the Story of John Lloyd Vaughan Watkins 1802-1865, by William Gibbs
9. Something of the Story of John Lloyd Vaughan Watkins 1802-1865, by William Gibbs
8. A Good Night’s Sleep for a Royal Visitor, by Sophie Clubb
8. A Good Night’s Sleep for a Royal Visitor, by Sophie Clubb
7. The Wellington and Picton Memorial, by William Gibbs
7. The Wellington and Picton Memorial, by William Gibbs
6. A Secret Castle in the Usk Valley, by David Morgan
6. A Secret Castle in the Usk Valley, by David Morgan
5. The Old Brecon Jail: A New Acquisition and an Old Controversy, by William Gibbs
5. The Old Brecon Jail: A New Acquisition and an Old Controversy, by William Gibbs
4. Llanhamlach Church: More than meets the Eye by, David Morgan
4. Llanhamlach Church: More than meets the Eye by, David Morgan
3. Brecon Theatre and Charity, by Jayne Gold
3. Brecon Theatre and Charity, by Jayne Gold

3. Brecon Theatre and Charity, by Jayne Gold 24 June 2020

2. Sarah Siddons’ Memorabilia from the Garrick Club on loan to Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery, by William Gibbs
2. Sarah Siddons’ Memorabilia from the Garrick Club on loan to Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery, by William Gibbs

2. Sarah Siddons’ Memorabilia from the Garrick Club on loan to Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery, by William Gibbs 27 May 2020

1. Sarah Siddons as The Tragic Muse by Sir Joshua Reynolds: The Thomas Baxter Plate, by William Gibbs
1. Sarah Siddons as The Tragic Muse by Sir Joshua Reynolds: The Thomas Baxter Plate, by William Gibbs

  1. Sarah Siddons as The Tragic Muse by Sir Joshua Reynolds: The Thomas Baxter Plate, by William Gibbs 23 April 2020