30th
October
1876
1876
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The entry below from the Log Book
of Ynscedwyn School shows how the
families who owned the large country mansions and estates
had much more influence on the local community in Victorian times. |
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30th
October
1876 |
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"Tomorrow there is to be a holiday, in consequence of the heir of Ynscedwyn, F V Gough Esq coming of age; the children of the various schools are to have a procession and treat. This as a matter of course has increased the attendance, the numbers this afternoon being 128". |
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The
'heir' of an estate or a title was
the oldest son of the family The 'coming
of age' meant that the son, Fleming
Dansey Gough, had reached the age of 21,
which meant that this particular birthday was marked with celebrations
for all the local people. Back to Ystradgynlais schools menu
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who
would become the owner on the death of the father. The drawing of Ynscedwyn
House shown here was made in 1838.