Trelleck Collection

WW2 Peter The Pilot
This illustration shows Peter waking from his dream, only to be met by his heroic father who has been away, serving the Royal Air Force during WW2. Date: circa 1940

WW2 Humpty Dumpty The Barrage Balloon
An illustration which shows Humpty Dumpty having become a barrage balloon, he looks quite content as he floats in the moonlit night sky. Date: circa 1940

WW2, Humpty Dumpty
This illustration shows Peter the Royal Air Force pilot approaching Humpty Dumpty who has fallen off of the wall, after the King's horses and men ignored him. Date: circa 1940

WW2, Bluebeard
An illustration which depicts Peter the Royal Air Force pilot helping Fatima's brothers on horseback, who are racing to save Fatima from the clutches of Bluebeard. Date: circa 1940

WW2, Rip Van Winkle
An illustration which shows Peter the Royal Air Force pilot, sat in the cockpit of his yellow fighter plane, with Hendrick Hudson on the back! Date: circa 1940

WW2, Little Bo Peep
This illustration shows Peter the Royal Air Force Pilot, helping Little Bo Peep, by giving her the location of her lost sheep, after spotting them from the skies. Date: circa 1940

WW2, Peter The Pilot And Sinbad
An illustration which shows Peter the Royal Air Force pilot writing Sindbad (Sinbad) in the sky with a smoke trail, to distract the old man on Sinbad's back. Date: circa 1940

WW2, Peter The Pilot Saves The Children
This illustration depicts a scene in which Peter the Royal Air Force pilot fires his fighter plane guns towards two robbers who were pursuing the children in the woods. Date: circa 1940

WW2 Robinson Crusoe
An illustration which shows Peter the Royal Air Force pilot flying Robinson Crusoe off of his island with his parrot. Date: circa 1940

WW2, Old Mother Hubbard
An illustration which shows Old Mother Hubbard looking very happy that Peter the Royal Air Force pilot has dropped down a bone for her dog, via parachute! Date: circa 1940

WW2, Jack And The Beanstalk
This illustration shows Peter the Royal Air Force Pilot, meeting Jack in a dream, his beanstalk will not grow, so Peter is suggesting that they save some time

Ravenscroft (now called Cleddon Hall), Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales, birthplace of Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author

Ravenscroft (Cleddon Hall), cave in garden
Ravenscroft (now called Cleddon Hall), Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales, birthplace of Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author

Ravenscroft (Cleddon Hall), birthplace of Bertrand Russell
Ravenscroft (now called Cleddon Hall), Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales, birthplace of Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author

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Autumnal trees in the lower Wye Valley in Wales

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Autumnal trees in the lower Wye Valley in Wales

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Trail through beech trees on Beacon Hill in Trellech in Wales

Harolds Stone Row, Trelleck, Monmouthshire, Wales, said to commemorate a battle victory of King Harold, but more likely to be of prehistoric date. Date: 1950s

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Trelleck, a quaint village in Monmouthshire, Wales, holds a fascinating history that goes beyond its picturesque landscapes. During World War II, this idyllic town became the backdrop for extraordinary tales of bravery and resilience. Peter The Pilot soared through the skies above Trelleck during the war, fearlessly navigating his aircraft amidst chaos and danger. His unwavering courage inspired hope among those on the ground. Humpty Dumpty took on an unexpected role as a Barrage Balloon during WW2. Floating high above Trelleck's rooftops, he protected the town from enemy attacks with his sturdy presence. Bluebeard wandered through these streets during wartime, leaving behind an air of mystery and intrigue. His enigmatic persona added an element of suspense to Trelleck's already eventful atmosphere. Rip Van Winkle found solace in Trelleck amidst the turmoil of war. This sleepy character sought refuge within its peaceful surroundings while time seemed to stand still around him. Little Bo Peep bravely tended her sheep even in times of conflict. Her determination symbolized the resilience of Trelleck's residents who refused to let adversity dampen their spirits. In collaboration with Sinbad, Peter The Pilot embarked on daring missions to save children affected by war's devastation. Their heroic efforts brought light into dark times and touched countless lives. Robinson Crusoe discovered his own version of isolation within Trelleck's serene beauty during WWII. Though not stranded on a desert island this time, he found solace amongst nature's embrace. Old Mother Hubbard may have struggled to find provisions for her beloved dog elsewhere but found comfort in abundance within Trelleck’s caring community during wartime hardships. Jack And The Beanstalk would have marveled at how life continued to flourish despite adversity in this resilient village where hope sprouted like magic beans against all odds.