1 An oerwyns a dalleth. Pur grev o an gwyns, fin o an ergh, ow kul dellni. 1 The blizzard begins. The wind was terrific, the snow fine and blinding.

Hwedhel derowel ha gwir a vyaj droos der an oerwyns 1891 gans William Penrose, tiek a Lannust. An original, true story of a journey through the 1891 blizzard by William Penrose, farmer of St Just.

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2 Kerdhes yn mes Pennsans war tu ha Lannust yn ergh down. 'Yth esa godramm orth ow synsi ha dyenys en vy.' 2 Walking out of Penzance towards St Just in deep snow. 'The cramp was taking hold of me and I was gasping for breath.'

Hwedhel derowel ha gwir a vyaj droos der an oerwyns 1891 gans William Penrose, tiek a Lannust. An original, true story of a journey through the 1891 blizzard by William Penrose, farmer of St Just

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3 Kellys yn tonnow ergh war Triharn, William a dhehwel. 'Ena my a dhallathas kana hymnys.' 3 Lost in snow drifts on Drycarne, William turns back. 'Then I began to sing hymns.'

Hwedhel derowel ha gwir a vyaj droos der an oerwyns 1891 gans William Penrose, tiek a Lannust. An original, true story of a journey through the 1891 blizzard by William Penrose, farmer of St Just

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4 William a drig y honan war'n woen y'n oerwyns dres oll an nos, ena "Ny vynnowgh igeri an daras?" 4 William is alone on the moor in the blizzard all night, then "You won't open the door?"

Hwedhel derowel ha gwir a vyaj droos der an oerwyns 1891 gans William Penrose, tiek a Lannust. An original, true story of a journey through the 1891 blizzard by William Penrose, farmer of St Just

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5 Yma bora ow tos ha William eth yn rag dhe Lannust. 'Surkot gwrys a bann twid o, rewys bys yn diwedhynder.' 5 Dawn came and William went onwards to St Just. 'It was a tweed overcoat, frozen stiff.'

Hwedhel derowel ha gwir a vyaj droos der an oerwyns 1891 gans William Penrose, tiek a Lannust. An original, true story of a journey through the 1891 blizzard by William Penrose, farmer of St Just

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6 William a gavas skovva gans kowetha yn bargen tir Jericho. Mr Thomas a davas y vysies-troes ha leverel, "Da lowr yns." 6 William finds shelter with friends at Jericho farm. Mr Thomas felt my toes and said "They are alright."

Hwedhel derowel ha gwir a vyaj droos der an oerwyns 1891 gans William Penrose, tiek a Lannust. An original, true story of a journey through the 1891 blizzard by William Penrose, farmer of St Just

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7 William a dhehwel tre dhe’y wreg ha hwerydh ternos. Ev a wodhva gras a ervira pesya gwaya. 7 William returns home to his wife and sisters the following day. He was thankful he had resolved to keep moving.

Hwedhel derowel ha gwir a vyaj droos der an oerwyns 1891 gans William Penrose, tiek a Lannust. An original, true story of a journey through the 1891 blizzard by William Penrose, farmer of St Just

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Hwedhel derowel ha gwir a vyaj droos der an oerwyns 1891. Notennow gans Penny Champion.

An original, true story of a journey through the 1891 blizzard. Notes by Penny Champion.

Notennow 1 William Penrose, an skrifer, ha'y gerens

Notes 1 William Penrose, the writer, and his parents