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Hughes, Cledwyn, 1920-1978

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John Cledwyn Hughes (1920-1978), novelist, was born in Llansanffraid, Montgomeryshire, where his family had farmed for generations. He was a qualified hospital pharmacist, and worked in Yorkshire and Liverpool before settling in Arthog, Merionethshire, in 1947, as a full-time writer. He married Alyna and they had two daughters. He wrote numerous books, among them The Different Drummer (1947), The Inn Closes for Christmas (1947), Wennon (1948) and The Civil Strangers (1949). His topographical books, A Wanderer in North Wales (1949) and Portrait of Snowdonia (1967) were widely acclaimed. He also wrote children's books, including a collection of short stories, The King who Lived on Jelly (1961). He died at Arthog in 1978.

Andrews, Leighton

  • nr 99034409
  • Person
  • 1957-

UK campaign director for the UN International Year of Shelter for the Homeless, 1984-1987. Public affairs consultant/lobbyist, 1988-1993 and 1997-2002. Liberal candidate for Gillingham (Kent) in the 1987 general election. Head of Public Affairs for the BBC, 1993-1996. One of the founders of the Yes campaign in the Welsh devolution referendum, 1997. Labour AM for Rhondda, 2003-2016, including Minister for Children, Education & Lifelong Learning, 2009-2011, Minister for Education & Skills, 2011-2013, and Minister for Public Services, 2014-2016.

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