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LLANGEINOR
Set midway into the Garw Valley is historic Llangeinor. This pretty village with its Historic Church occupying a commanding position on the mountainside has inspiring views of the beautiful valley, and the entire village is now protected as part of a conservation area. Although a small valley community, this little known village, in a little known valley, has had more effect on world history than probably any other in the world. It was here, in Tynton Farm that Richard Price was born. This 18th century philosopher and financial genius went on to write his theories of government that included the freedom to worship as one wished, freedom of speech and the rights of all men to think and speak as their conscience allowed. When the residents of the new colonies in North America read Dr. Price’s writings, they were inspired to declare Independence from England and set up their own country. They incorporated these into their Declaration of Independence which led to the American War of Independence. They then used Dr. Price’s writings as the basis for their brand new constitution, which is still operative today. The Constitution of the United States of America offered citizens of the new country, the freedoms written in Dr. Price’s books. Dr Price was invited by the newly formed government of the USA to accept a position as consultant to them, an offer he declined.
The Legend of Llangeinor
Valleys tended to be isolated areas due to the time it would take to travel from them to the nearest town. In view of this communities were very close, including the villains. One legend of this valley includes a story about a gang of villains that were called The Red Goblins. Apparently they were a known notorious gang believed to live in the caves on the mountainside. It's known that they made their living by robbing terrified travellers and drovers as they made their way up and down the valley with their wares. People were in fear of them but surprisingly, for hardened villains, they treated women with great respect even though they were believed to have held a lady member of the Carne family for ransom.
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