June 1959 School Magazine

July, 195~_

July,. 1959

Brisbane GirJs' Grammar School Maqazine

Brisbane Gi~ls' Grammar School Maqazine

THE: LADY OF SNOWDON Every child has learned a little of the history of the British Isles, but it is surprising to realize what a small knowledge we have of the history of Wales, and of the last queen of the land, The Lady of Snowdon. We have all read the story of Gelert, Llewellyn's hunting dog, who was killed os the result of a great deed. His :inaster, Llewellyn, was the greatest and last of the Welsh princes. His. wife is reputed to hove been the most beautiful and ·kindly maiden in the country. She was Eleanor, the daughter of Simon de Montfort, and she had fled to France after her father's death in battle. Eleanor had sailed from France with her destination as Woles, but she had been captured by English sailors on the way, and taken to London. In the ensuing year, peace was made between Wales and England and eventually, Eleanor was allowed to journey to Wales to become Llewellyn's wife. The Welsh subjects loved their queen, and she is remembered as a great peacemaker, for, during the years after her marriage, Eleanor maintained the peace between England ond Wales. In her position as Queen of Wales, she possessed the title of "The Lady of Snowdon," and being the last person to hold that name, she is often remembered by it. Eleanor lived in the island of Anglesey, and throughout her lifetime, Wales prospered. Four years after her marriage, Eleanor died, and with her death came the end of peace and happiness in Wales, as, soon afterwards, war broke out. Llewellyn was killed, and the English were victorious. From that time, the Welsh hove had no queen except the Queen of England, and with Llewellyn, died the history of Wales as on independent nation.

-E. EDWARDS, IIIB.

SUN-STRUCK

Windings of smoke Steepled and curled in a mellow profusion Of sun-suckled flowers and fruit; Thick gold on blunder ing heat-drunk bees Glowed warmly and faded;

Dust-dulled, yet red-gold, hens murmured contentment; Petals afire with ecstastic colour, Sunflowers blC!zed their message of gladness; All had their moment of glory- Then clouds hid the sun.

-JENIFER KELLY, VB .

- MERRILYN LEAGH-MURRA Y, VA.

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