Man of Caerwys

In 1945, as the Second World War was coming to an end, a soldier from Caerwys wrote to the Parish Council setting out the desperate need for improved housing in the area. He was echoing the call from many that the suffering experienced by all classes before and during the war now must be addressed. He might have added a call made at the end of the first world war of 'homes fit for heroes'. This soldier when he returned to civilian life played a central role in the civic life of Caerwys for the rests of the 20th century, and indeed into the 21st. Yesterday he cut the ribbon that opened a new business venture in the town, namely Will's News, which has relocated to much larger premises on the town square. The building which now houses Will's News was the very building where our soldier was born some 102 years ago. The old soldier is Tom Anwyl: a remarkable Man of Caerwys.

Tom Anwyl - Man of Caerwys - opens Will's News.