Statue is a tribute to Glyndr’s daughter
Sep 17 2010 by Tomos Livingstone, Western Mail
A STATUE to commemorate the daughter of Owain Glyndr – held prisoner with her children in the Tower of London – was unveiled in central London by actress Sian Philips last night.
Catrin Glyndr was captured by Henry IV’s troops at Harlech castle in 1409, and she was held at the Tower with her children. She died at the Tower in 1413, and was buried at nearby St Swithin’s church.
The church was demolished in the 1960s, but after pressure from campaigners a memorial to Catrin was commissioned and erected in 2001. Recent building work in the area has meant the statute has been covered up for the past three years, but it was re-unveiled in a ceremony last night.
Organiser Rhian Medi Roberts said: “It’s the only Glyndr family grave where we can be certain of the location, so it’s a historically important site. It’s fantastic that we can mark it with this monument.
“It also underlines the long-standing relationship between London and Wales, so it’s important that we recognise that, and mark it.
“It’s a haven for people to escape from the city and it marks something of London Welsh history.”
Friday, 17 September 2010
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