August 1935: Over 10,000 people descended on Llangeitho for a 3-day commemoration of the 1735 religious revival and the birth of methodism in Wales. The contribution of, amongst others, Llangeitho minister Daniel Rowland (1713-90), was celebrated, his marble replica having stood in the town since 1883. Communion was received, meetings attended and trainees, as the local paper reported, were urged by a senior minister “to be simple, honest and brief in their sermons”.