WHOOSH…

Okay, team — this stop feels a little more serious. That’s because we’re about to hear two real stories from the past that are a bit sad — but also full of bravery.

First, meet Jane Padley. She lived right here in Greenhill over 100 years ago with her husband and lots of children — maybe even 17! Can you imagine doing bedtime with 17 kids?!

But Jane’s story was hard. Her husband was unkind to her, and that’s not okay. We believe that homes — and families — should be full of kindness, friendship, and big-hearted love, don’t you?

Jane tried her best to care for her children, but life back then was really tough. Some of her little ones got sick and died, because hospitals weren’t like they are today. There wasn’t good medicine or clean homes to help people stay well.

When Jane died, she was buried here in Greenhill, and she even had a gravestone — but over time it fell down, and people forgot it was there. The weather nearly destroyed it.

But guess what? It’s standing tall again now — thanks to some amazing volunteers who lifted it up, cleaned it, and made sure people would remember Jane with care and respect.

And now… let’s talk about Fanny Imlay. She lived a long, long time ago, and her mum — Mary Wollstonecraft — was a famous writer who believed girls should speak up and be strong!

Fanny had a tricky life, and she felt very sad and alone. She came to Swansea, and sadly, she died here.

We’re not 100% sure she’s buried in this garden, but we believe she might be — because her family wanted her to be somewhere peaceful like this. But back then, if someone died because they were sad or hurting, they weren’t always allowed to be buried in churchyards. That was wrong, and unfair.

So this garden remembers her anyway — and says, “You mattered, Fanny Imlay.”

And hey — if anything ever feels tough for you — at home, in school, with friends or family — please remember: you can talk to someone. A teacher, a grown-up you trust, someone at Matthew’s House, or even a police officer. There are people who care about you and want to help you feel safe. Always.

💬 STAMP IDEA: Draw a glowing candle inside a heart — to remember Jane, Fanny, and to remind us that kindness really does matter. 🕯️❤️

You’ve done brilliantly at this stop. Now… deep breath…

WHOOSH! Let’s jump ahead to something full of hope and new beginnings!