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Tryweryn Valley - Children in the congregation at the last Harvest service at Capel
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Tryweryn Valley - Children in the congregation at the last Harvest service at Capel
Tryweryn Valley - Children in the congregation at the last Harvest service at Capel Celyn, which will be submerged when the valley is flooded for the reservoir - 1963
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Media ID 21390960
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Tryweryn Valley - Children in the congregation at the last Harvest service at Capel Celyn, which will be submerged when the valley is flooded for the reservoir - 1963
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. This poignant print captures a bittersweet moment in history. In 1963, as progress and development surged forward, an entire community faced displacement and loss. The image showcases a group of children gathered together in Capel Celyn's congregation during their final Harvest service before their beloved village would be forever lost beneath the waters of Tryweryn Valley. With innocence shining through their eyes, these young souls sing hymns that echo with both hope and sorrow. Their voices rise above the uncertainty that looms over them, creating a beautiful harmony amidst impending change. Little did they know that this gathering would become an emblematic symbol of resistance against forced relocation. The looming reservoir project aimed to meet growing demands for water supply but came at great cost to this tight-knit Welsh community. Despite protests and pleas from locals who cherished their ancestral lands, progress prevailed over tradition. Today, this photograph serves as a powerful reminder of human resilience and collective memory. It immortalizes not only the innocent faces captured within its frame but also represents countless stories of communities uprooted by modernization throughout history. As we reflect upon this snapshot frozen in time, let us remember those whose lives were forever altered by progress's relentless march forward – reminding us to cherish our heritage and fight for what truly matters most: preserving our shared
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