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Description: | Male bronze figure running in bare feet with dog by side. Sculpture set on large piece of stone resting on pebbles. Additional Information: Griffith Morgan (1700-1827) was known as Guto Nythbran after Nythbran Farm where he lived on the outskirts of Porth. He was born at Llwyncelyn in 1700 but his parents moved to Nythbran Farm shortly afterwards where Griffith (named Guto for short) grew up, working on the farm. His ability as a fast runner soon spread locally and he was often called upon to show his speed. A popular story is that his mother used to send him to Aberdare to buy yeast and he would return before the kettle had boiled on the fire. He died in 1737 having won another challenge race; to run the 12 miles from Newport to Bedwas Church near Caerphilly. Guto won the race in record time but collapsed and died as he finished. The story goes that his sweetheart slapped him on the back in celebration and the shock caused his heart to stop. He is buried in St. Gwynno's churchyard at Llanwonno. | Subjects: | Sculpture | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Sculptor: Nicholas, Peter W. | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=6783... | Go to resource |
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