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13th January 2025

On the Post this week, we have the Davies sisters, Gwendoline (1882-1951) and Margaret (1884-1963). Granddaughters of industrialist David Davies (1818-1890) who made a fortune in iron and railways, they had "money and a social conscience," and were conscious that they owed their wealth to ordinary Welsh workers. They gave money to many causes including the University of Wales and the building of sanatoria and hospitals, and amassed a large and important art collection.

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