The story of Sarah Jane Howell, eldest daughter of George and Jennet Howell, Abergarw Farm, Brynmenyn. Assistant Mistress at Brynmenyn Council School. Who lost her life, aged twenty one, whilst attempting to save one of her pupils from drowning on the 19th December 1911.
You will know from the foreword in the book that the Gilfach Goch Historical Group assisted Mr. Penn in his research for the book and also there are one or two of my photos helping to illustrate it. It is a very good story and what I find fascinating is reading about places I know. I have twice visited Sarah Jane Howell’s grave.
Wyndham Jones
Bertram Gubbins was my 1st cousin 2xremoved who was saved by the selfless sacrifice of Sarah Jane Howell. May she always Rest in Peace, a true Welsh Heroine.