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Appeal launched for ladies' tomb (UK)

An appeal has been launched to raise £30,000 to restore the memorial and tomb of the Ladies of Llangollen, in a churchyard in the Denbighshire town.

The tomb of the two aristocrats who eloped from Ireland in 1778 and lived together in north Wales for 50 years, has fallen into disrepair.

The Llangollen Historical Society is hoping to raise the money needed through grants and donations.
Read entire article at BBC