Machynlleth and Dyfi Valley

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 (Dick) Knight Williams, living in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK.

owain glyndwr's seal

The Seal of Owain Glyndwr

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, but come to the decision that people soon tire of gimmicks, so excuse me if instead I concentrate on content.

I've now added a major new section containing transcripts of the letters of Maurice Lewis, long-time coachman at the Wynnstay Hotel, Machynlleth, covering the period 1896-1913. There are hundreds of these letters to upload, and it will take some time to complete the project, but they provide a fascinating insight into the lives of the ordinary people of Machynlleth in those times. The owner of the letters would be interested in hearing from anyone who enjoys reading them - perhaps they might even form the basis of a research project. Please let me know of any further interest, and I'll pass your details on.

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.

18 Apr 2008 More Maurice Lewis material.
11 Apr 2008 More Maurice Lewis letters.
6 Apr 2008 Medal won by Frances Lewis, 1902.
17 Mar 2008 More Aberdyfi Pics.
17 Mar 2008 Maurice's Gravestone in Machynlleth.
27 Feb 2008 More Maurice Lewis material.
10 Jan 2008 Updated bibliography and all links fixed.

See also my outline genealogy material if you have any links with:

WILLIAMS in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire or KNIGHT in Iddesleigh, Devon.

And my Village Pumps website at: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/pumps/

Last updated - 18 Apr 2008.