It& #39;s 1671 and John Gwin, a pillar of the community of Llangwm Uchaf, is the church warden. Fierce disputes have broken out and Gwin writes in his precious book of & #39;divers variances quarrels and debates and suites of laws to utter destruction and overthrow of manie& #39;.

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Gwin has already filled the pages of his book with decades of notes on every aspect of his life, including husbandry, business, politics, family, religion, and even a bit of gossip, all against the backdrop of turbulent times.

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Passed down over generations, John Gwin& #39;s Commonplace Book, now @GwentArchives, is full of practical advice on everything from grafting an apple tree, to making a horse & #39;piss and doung& #39;, or even making a wise marriage choice!

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Gwin& #39;s writings on medical treatments, such as cures for sore eyes and smallpox (shown here) have made this an invaluable resource for the history of medicine in this period.

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We& #39;re delighted to share with you a lecture by Tony Hopkins, who is preparing to publish this fascinating book.

Read the blog: https://friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/john-gwins-commonplace-book/

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Image from John Gwin& #39;s Commonplace Book (D43/4216) reproduced with thanks to Gwent Archives.

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