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Sketch of Richard James, harpist, by one of the Bacon Sisters, 19th century
  • This photograph was taken inside Cyfarthfa Castle and shows the Thompson Crawshay family's harp, piano and violincello.
Music Room at Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil
  • On this page the author records her first visit to the Llanover Estate, and her wages when she was subsequently employed there.
Memoirs of the Llanover Estate, by Mrs Francis Jenkins (page 1 of 7)
  • John Elias Evans lived at Llanover school house, where his wife was headmistress.
Welsh triple harp played by John Elias Evans before Queen Victoria
  • Welsh triple harp owned by Theresa Greenway. Theresa was a member of the Llanover band of Triple harpists from 1908-14, which was led by Susanna Berrington Richards. Source: Abergavenny Museum
Welsh triple harp from Lady Llanover's band, 1908
A portrait of Matthews, the blind harper, by George O. Delamotte