In his book 'The Story of Parc Howard', published author and PHA Chairman Philip Thomas tells the story of Parc Howard's past.
The books begins with the early settlers who were the Iberians, Brythons, Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Normans who occupied the land which was originally called Bryncaerau, which translates from Welsh as 'Hill of Forts'.
In 1562, the prominent lawyer Alban Stepney purchased Bryncaerau during his term as Receiver General of the Diocese of St David, and in doing so became the first private owner. The land was initially used for hunting and hosting important guests.
The first private residence was built by the Roberts family of Llanelli in early 1800 and was named 'Bryncaerau Cottage'. This attractive property stood on the site of the present day Llanelli Museum but was demolished in 1882.
Between 1882 and 1886, Bryncaerau Cottage was replaced by the magnificent Edwardian Italianate building we see today. The architect was James Buckley-Wilson, cousin to James Buckley of Penyfai.
Former residents include industrialists and Liberal MP Sir Stafford Howard, a descendant of Sir Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham who in 1521, was executed at Tower Hill for his failed attempt to overthrow King Henry VIII of England.
There is much to discover at Parc Howard and the PHA has also published a delightful books filled the images both past and present which is entitled 'The First Hundred Years'.
Both publications can be purchased from the PHA
The books begins with the early settlers who were the Iberians, Brythons, Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Normans who occupied the land which was originally called Bryncaerau, which translates from Welsh as 'Hill of Forts'.
In 1562, the prominent lawyer Alban Stepney purchased Bryncaerau during his term as Receiver General of the Diocese of St David, and in doing so became the first private owner. The land was initially used for hunting and hosting important guests.
The first private residence was built by the Roberts family of Llanelli in early 1800 and was named 'Bryncaerau Cottage'. This attractive property stood on the site of the present day Llanelli Museum but was demolished in 1882.
Between 1882 and 1886, Bryncaerau Cottage was replaced by the magnificent Edwardian Italianate building we see today. The architect was James Buckley-Wilson, cousin to James Buckley of Penyfai.
Former residents include industrialists and Liberal MP Sir Stafford Howard, a descendant of Sir Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham who in 1521, was executed at Tower Hill for his failed attempt to overthrow King Henry VIII of England.
There is much to discover at Parc Howard and the PHA has also published a delightful books filled the images both past and present which is entitled 'The First Hundred Years'.
Both publications can be purchased from the PHA
