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Rebecca Riots

 

The unveiling of the stone commemorating the Rebecca Riots went very well despite the rain.

The Chair of the Llanedi Community Council, Lynne Vonk unveiled the stone

The local historian and author Gwyn Griffiths gave a small speech at thre unveiling.

Then the great grandson of the man, who people now believe pulled the trigger of the gun that killed the toll gate keeper also gave a speech, claiming in 1843 there was a reward of £500 but nobody stepped forward to claim the reward.

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