Clyne Chapel, Blackpill, Memorials
Blackpill War Memorial is Situated in the Memorial Garden of Clyne Chapel and the WW1 Plaque was renewed 2018.
The 1922 and the 2018 renewed Great War Memorial
The 1922 memorial can be viewed in the west window of the Chapel
The memorial is Situated on the reverse side of the memorial plinth shown above
The Unveiling Ceremony for The Great War Memorial
The Mumbles Press reported that the war memorial to the men of the locality who fell in the late war was unveiled at Clyne Chapel on May 24th 1922 by Rear Admiral A. W. Heneage, C.B., M.V.O. (Photo)
Brilliant weather attended the ceremony, which was performed in the presence of a fairly large congregation.
The proceedings opened in the chapel with the hymn 'The Son of God goes forth to War,' followed by Psalm xlvi, The Lesson Wisdom 111, 1-9, The Apostles Creed, and prayer.
The memorial was the work of the parish itself, and the flag was made by the ladies of the Blackpill Sewing Guild. He felt that in this respect it was more unique and suitable than many expensive tablets erected by strange hands.
The dedication of the memorial was performed by the Rev. Canon Harold S. Williams, Rural Dean and Vicar of Oystermouth, who afterwards delivered an impressive address in the chapel, in the course of which he said he had dedicated memorials in many places, but this one wa unique in its style-- simple and grand.
The unveiling ceremony next took place in the chapel grounds. Admiral Heneage Vivian, in a few remarks prior to hoisting the Union Jack to the summit of the flagstaff and uncovering the tablet, referred to the fact that it was Empire Day, and said it seamed a very fitting occasion for such a function.
The service closed with the singing of the hymn, 'On the Resurrection Morning,' and the National Anthem.
Acknowledgements
The Mumbles Press of 1 June 1922
Photo: Rear-Admiral Walker-Heneage in 1921, by C Fraser Jenkins from Clyne Castle, Swansea by Ralph A. Griffiths
Other photos: John Powell
Many of the names noted on the Roll of Honour
are also included on the All Saints Church,
Great War Memorial, Oystermouth
Clyne Chapel is situated in the Parish of Llwynderw,
established in 1974 with two churches,
previously members of the then larger Parish of Oystermouth,
Holy Cross and Clyne Chapel
Clyne Gardens
Adjacent to Clyne Chapel, are Clyne Gardens, which are famous internationally for their superb collection of Rhododendrons and other rare plants. It offers a haven of tranquillity, lush planting and interesting features on its 45 acres.
The park has a host of varied features including an historic castle, romantic tower, a bluebell wood, a picturesque cottage and Italian and Japanese bridges.
There is limited parking and disabled parking at the main entrance by the Woodman pub on the Mumbles Road.
THE MEMORIAL STONE WAS QUARRIED AT PENWYLT
Penwyllt is a Welsh hamlet located in the upper Swansea Valley, to the east of the Black Mountain.
A former quarrying village, quicklime and silica brick production centre, its fortunes rose and fell as a result of the industrial revolution within South Wales. It is now an important caving centre.