Early Voices/Lleisiau Cynnar
The Lady of Ogmore Down
A family event
Renowned storyteller Cath Little joins forces with Early Music specialist Anna Cristoni-Apel in ‘The Lady of Ogmore Down’, which combines live storytelling with evocative historical music.
The young Norman heiress Lady Hawies de Londres sees injustice in her community and decides to act. She believes the local people deserve land of their own. Her stepfather, the lord of Ogmore Castle, agrees – on the condition that she can walk the boundary of the land she wants in a single day and that she must do it barefoot. A story that celebrates courage, determination and fairness…
Free event with retiring collection.
The young Norman heiress Lady Hawies de Londres sees injustice in her community and decides to act. She believes the local people deserve land of their own. Her stepfather, the lord of Ogmore Castle, agrees – on the condition that she can walk the boundary of the land she wants in a single day and that she must do it barefoot. A story that celebrates courage, determination and fairness…
Free event with retiring collection.
Early Voices/Lleisiau Cynnar
Sun, 10 May 2026
St Illtud's Church, Llantwit Major
3:00pm
Free with retiring collection
Full Event Details
Renowned storyteller Cath Little joins forces with Early Music specialist Anna Cristoni-Apel in ‘The Lady of Ogmore Down’, which combines live storytelling with evocative historical music.
The young Norman heiress Lady Hawies de Londres sees injustice in her community and decides to act. She believes the local people deserve land of their own. Her stepfather, the lord of Ogmore Castle, agrees – on the condition that she can walk the boundary of the land she wants in a single day and that she must do it barefoot. A story that celebrates courage, determination and fairness…
Free event with retiring collection.
Venue Details & Map
Location
St Illtud's Church, Llantwit Major
Church Lane, Llantwit Major, CF61 1SH