Penally History Group are arranging a talk by the well-known local historian Terry John on Colwyn Philipps and other great war poets in Penally Village Hall on Tuesday, at 7.30 pm

Captain the Hon. Colwyn Erasmus Arnold Philipps was the eldest son of Lord and Lady St. Davids who lived at Lydstep House between 1898 and 1930 and was killed in action as Captain in the Royal Horse Guards at the second battle of Ypres on May 13, 1915, at the age of 26.

The talk has been arranged for May 12 to commemorate his death 100 years ago.

Educated at Eton, he was commissioned into the Horse Guards in October 1908 and escorted the King and Queen on ceremonial duties before the outbreak of war. He was a keen horseman from an early age and was a daring and fearless rider.

Colwyn wrote many poems about Lydstep and the area, especially whilst serving at the front, and a few (including the one below) were published locally in the Parish Chronicle which served the villagers of the area.

Lydstep

I know of a place that is far away,

Where an island stretches across a bay,

On a strip of land betwixt hill and sea,

Standeth a house that's is dear to me.

A book of his poems, verses, and letters written at the front, were published after his death.

There is free entry into the event, with refreshments available.