Talk on The Baileys of Glanusk - from Ironmasters to Landed Gentry

Eliane Wigzell will describe the family’s rise from ironmasters in Nant y Glo to landed gentry with estates in Breconshire, Radnorshire, Herefordshire and Glamorgan.
Sir Joseph Bailey owned Hay Castle during the 19th century, installing the coach house and carriage drive. Lady Dowager Glanusk came back to live here in around 1905 until her death just before WWII. Joseph Bailey also purchased Glanusk in 1826 and built his mansion there. It was demolished in 1952 after damage during the Army’s requisition of the house in the 2nd World War.

This talk is organised by Hay History Group as part of Brecknock History Month.