What’s left behind here is truly the last remaining reminder of an industry that once thrived here in Wales and indeed Britain. Hard graft and local resource was once the beating heart behind this small community and what earned its worldwide reputation. The buildings have since received listed status, but as we all know that’s no guarantee of preservation. Whilst a museum once operated here, it was merely a method to drive sales more than anything else, and was a family run operation that would never have the resources required to bring this site back aesthetically for visitors again. In reality, the mills along the Leri river will continue to crumble as they have for the past four decades. In fact, in the three years between our visits a large tree had crashed down onto the roof of the cwm weaving shed, bringing an end to what little protection it was already providing. I am just grateful that we had the opportunity to witness such a unique and colourful place whilst it’s still standing. Soon enough only the ironwork from the machines will be left standing, but hopefully this article will provide some small means of preserving its legacy.