About me
I'm Iwan Kellett
I was born and bred here on the island of Mona where I have developed a deep connection with the land and its history. I have always had a deep interest in the heritage and cultural legacies of Wales but especially locally. Having learnt from a great many local heroes, Dewi Jones, Rhys Jones, Deis Hughes, Emyr Roberts and my Anti Gillian Kellett Hodkinson, I have learnt about many local sites of historical importance as well as the stories of those who have lived on these same lands. As I grew up I developed a strong research ability, regularly visiting archives, libraries and using the incredible online services such as the National Library of Wales.
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Having gone to university to study Chemistry I followed this with a Master's degree in Archaeological Science. By doing so it let me learn about various aspects of archaeology which strives to analytically analyse historical and archaeological material. For me this meant researching and writing a dissertation on the mobility of a population buried at the early medieval cemetery of Wylfa Head, through isotopic analysis.
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I moved back up to the mother isle in July 2024 by walking the whole 196 miles from Cardiff. I am now striving to continue researching local history and sharing that by conducting history tours. I also hope to diversify and offer my services as a freelance historian. If you need help with aspects of local history research don't hesitate to reach out. My specialities include quarrying history, village development, individual histories and house histories. As well as having a proven knowledge of local archaeological sites.
This is the story of the ownership of the lands of Llaneugrad parish over time. It begins back in the time of the Celts with their Druids, and finishes as the era of gentry-owned great estates is drawing to a close. In between, is a fascinating tale of the building of the Bodvel and Parciau estates, and its passage from Lord to Lord through the ages. Many of the owners were larger than life, some were scandalous, some had to navigate fraught political situations and one adopted a faith that got him into some serious hot water! It has been an unexpected delight to discover that our small parish in rural Anglesey was owned by such colourful and interesting characters indeed!
This book is the first in a series about the people who lived in Llaneugrad from around the mid-1700s to the mid-1960s and it tells the story of how the parish and its village of Marian-glas developed over time. The millers, bakers, butchers, dairy, blacksmiths, Tyn Lôn lands, the Williams of Wylfa & Fair View and memoirs of the oscar-winning actor Hugh Griffith are combined with memories collected from a variety of people and make for a fascinating trip down memory lane. With detailed genealogical information on most of the families, a variety of stories and interesting side-tales and liberally sprinkled with illustrations and photographs, it is a must-read for anyone with an interest in the history of Llaneugrad and Marian-glas and those with ancestors who were born or lived there. This is the black and white edition.
Discover the History of Anglesey with Tywys
