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.
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 (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.
Well-known Machynlleth author and
historian David Wyn Davies has now completed writing his latest book, "Maurice
Lewis - Man of Letters", based upon the letters contained in this website. The
book is currently being printed and, although the subscription list is now
closed, the author will keep a small stock of copies. If you want to purchase
one, please contact me through this website and I can arrange delivery. 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.
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21 Jul 2010 Sir Thomas
Williams Phillips GBE KCB (1883 - 1966). 14 Apr 2010
Bust of Mary Cornelia. 21 Feb 2010
New book: Maurice Lewis -"Man of
Letters". 31 Dec 2009 Corrections to Maurice Lewis
transcripts. 24 Oct 2009 "A
Portrait of Machynlleth and its Surroundings" - new translation into
English. 20 Oct 2009
Ruins of Gwaun
Bwll and Hendy, on the Welsh Potosi road.
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://www.villagepumps.org.uk/
And the Gloucester Rugby Heritage website at: http://www.gloucesterrugbyheritage.org.uk
Last updated - 21 Jul 2010.
Original photographs and text
Copyright © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 R.
K. Williams;
satellite photo, Census info, old documents and certain
ancient monument info excepted.