Help Bring History to Life at Plas Newydd, Llangollen
The Council’s Countryside team are calling on the public to help bring the story of Plas Newydd, Llangollen, to life by sharing their hidden treasures.
Plas Newydd, nestled in the heart of Llangollen, is famous for its connection to the Ladies of Llangollen, Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, whose remarkable story of friendship and defiance captured the imagination of visitors from across the world.
Over the years, the house has welcomed poets, celebrities and curious travellers, becoming a treasured part of Llangollen’s cultural and historical landscape. Today, we want to celebrate not just the grand stories, but also the everyday memories that continue to shape Plas Newydd’s legacy.
Do you have a hidden piece of history waiting to be rediscovered? Whether it’s a photograph tucked away in a family album, or a souvenir forgotten in an attic, your contributions could become part of an exciting project to showcase the unseen artefacts and personal memories that make up Plas Newydd’s rich history.
If you have any old photographs, postcards, memorabilia, or even historic artefacts related to the Ladies of Llangollen or Plas Newydd from any era, we would love to hear from you. No item or memory is too small.
Jillian Howe, National Landscape Community Engagement Officer.
“Plas Newydd holds so many untold stories, and we’re excited to work with the community to uncover them. Every photo, postcard, and memory helps bring the history of this special place to life.”
Councillor Alan James, Local Development and Planning said:
“This is an exciting project that our residents can be a part of to bring to life the rich history of Plas Newydd. We’re very lucky to have such an historic site on our doorstep here in Denbighshire, and I would encourage residents and visitors alike to take advantage of visiting Plas Newydd”.
If you have any old photographs, postcards, memorabilia, or even historic artefacts related to the Ladies of Llangollen or Plas Newydd from any era, we would love to hear from you. No item or memory is too small.
To submit a photo and its story email plasnewydd@denbighshire.gov.uk
