Clogau - Spring and Summer 2021

4 THE STORY BEHIND THE 1854 BLEND The story of Welsh gold began over 500 million years ago. Gold seams were formed deep within the hills, between the quartz and the Clogau shales from seismic activity in the area, now known as Snowdonia, causing the volcanic eruption of Rhobell Fawr. Until 1854, only copper had been mined at Clogau St. David’s but a chance discovery changed the fortunes of the mine forever, as Mr. Freeman, the mine’s owner, struck gold. Thus began the Welsh gold rush. The beauty of the 1854 blend can be attributed to the unique natural colour that was first discovered from the gold in its raw form, found at the Clogau St. David’s mine. Managing Director Ben Roberts commented, "When I first visited Clogau St. David's, the copper seams interwoven within the gold seams resulted in a pale rose-yellow tone, unlike anything I had ever seen, or have seen since."