Have you ever played the game Connect Four? The one where you try to link 4 of your counters together on the grid to form a wining line. There’s a similar game you can play, by asking friends to make the connection between 4 people. Try this one as an example:-
What’s the connection between the following?
- Sarah Fox-Davies
- Harriet Beecher Stowe
- Gwyneth Lewis
- Beryl Davies
You’ve probably spotted the obvious one – that they’re all female. Have another go!
Yes, you’re right, they are all published authors and / or poets, and Sarah is also an illustrator.
Yes, they are all connected to Wales, but where exactly in Wales? You’re on the right track now, and almost there. Just a bit more research (or guesswork should do it). I’ll give you a clue – it’s place that’s linked to Saint David …and ‘Little Britain’.
Llanddewi Brefi! You’re right! They all have a connection with Llanddewi Brefi.
Sarah Fox-Davies‘ great great uncle, the Rev. Rhys Morgan was a preacher there. Harriet Beecher Stowe‘s great grandmother, Mary Roberts was born there (or so I’m told). Gwyneth Lewis‘ grandfather, Ben James was headmaster of the primary school, and Beryl Davies lives there.
You can find their books in our collections by using the Library’s catalogue. You can also research your own family tree here and make make your own ‘connections’. Make a day out of it and play ‘Connections’ on your journey here!