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@RSThomasPoet My parents knew RS Thomas. My father was a newly appointed vicar in a tiny parish, one along from Rev Thomas in Ceredigion in the mid 50s. A long time later mum went to a poetry launch to get the book signed as a present for my dad. The great man was hospitable and remembered my mum from 30 years earlier

@acetog

That’s good to hear, diolch yn fawr. RS would probably have been at Eglwysfach at that time. Is there any more you can share from their knowing him?

@RSThomasPoet 1958-60 (I think) dad was vicar at Llancynfelyn. My brother was born in Aberystwyth in 1960. I wasn’t born yet

@acetog
Yes, RS Thomas was at Eglwysfach 1954-67. Good to see your photo of Llancynfelyn, thank you.