Information, photographs, links, history and myths, designed for anyone with an interest in the area.
Hi - this is
www.machynlleth.info, one of the websites of Richard Williams (Rich to
some, Dick to others),
living in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK.
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The following pages are devoted to Machynlleth, in Powys (Montgomeryshire), the Dyfi Valley, and its tributaries - from the source of the river way up on Aran Fawddwy right down to the estuary at Aberdyfi and Ynyslas/Borth. I've been researching and re-visiting locations regularly since the summer of 2000 and am gradually assembling new sections as I discover more about the area - I hope it meets with your approval.
I grew up in Mach, and retain a great fondness for this fine old town. It's my intention to try to present an impression of both the town and the Dyfi Valley through words, pictures and links to other sites relating to the area - so take a look and let me know what you think. I've been tempted by Web technology for the sake of it (and because it's fun to play with), but come to the decision that people soon tire of gimmicks, so instead I try to concentrate on content.
David Wyn Davies has now published a book entitled "Plas Machynlleth - a history". The author has a small stock of extra copies and if anyone wants to purchase one then please either get in touch with him locally or via my e-mail address (see "Contact"). Read more about the book here.
The site has become complex and I have to admit that the many links and buttons I've provided are more suited to leisurely browsing than rapid location of logically-ordered facts. In addition to the comprehensive index, I always highlight (below) the half dozen or so most recent updates and you can go directly to them by clicking on the hyperlinks. However, although this is an easy way to find the new stuff, please be aware that by doing this frames will not necessarily open in the way I've intended. The same is especially true for the handy search box, which will rapidly return a list of locations within the website of any keywords you search on.
THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH THE DYFI VALLEY PAGES AT THE MOMENT, IN THAT I CAN'T UPDATE THEM. THE "FOOD/ACCOM" PAGES IN THAT SECTION ARE OUT OF DATE, SO PLEASE USE THE BUTTON ON THIS PAGE INSTEAD.
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9 Mar 2012 Temp fix to
website problem. Partially updated Accommodation/Food
section.. 8 Mar 2012 Plas Machynlleth book published. Other minor
updates. 28 Dec 2011 "Plas Machynlleth - A
History". 15 Jul 2011 Dr. David
Russell Hulme. 14 Jul 2011 Update on Ted Lewis. Update on
Town Clock. 16 May 2011 Scout reunion details -
now removed, post reunion.
See also my Village Pumps website at: http://www.villagepumps.org.uk/
And the Gloucester Rugby Heritage website at: http://www.gloucesterrugbyheritage.org.uk
Last updated - 9 Amr 2012.
Original photographs and text
Copyright © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,
2011, 2012 R. K. Williams;
satellite photo, Census info, old documents and
certain ancient monument info excepted.