Carmarthen (Wales) -- Politics and government.

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Gwynfor Jones collection

The file consists of a varied collection of election addresses and leaflets, 1951-1999, including those circulated in general elections, 1951-1997, European elections, 1979-1999, the devolution referenda, 1979 and 1997, the first elections to the National Assembly for Wales, May 1999, local elections, 1970-1998, together with miscellaneous papers concerning Plaid Cymru, 1964-1998, and other miscellaneous papers of political interest, 1967-1995. Among the constituencies represented are Meirionnydd Nant Conwy, Carmarthen, Rhondda West, Caerphilly, Cardiff West, and Ceredigion.

History of the borough of Carmarthen,

Three volumes containing 'A History of the Town and County of Caermarthen' by 'Cyfrangwr', i.e., Alcwyn C. Evans. The work was awarded the prize and a gold medal at the National Eisteddfod at Carmarthen, 1867. It is divided into sections with the following headings: Preface; (i) Its ancient and present name and boundaries; (ii) Its rivers, lakes, and mountains; (iii) Its historical summary; [iv] The Town of Caermarthen. Volume III is an Appendix consisting of a genealogy of Sir Thomas Jones, Abermarlais; 'The Gentry of Caermarthenshire living in 1602' ('as given by Geo. Owen'); extracts from documents relating to places in the town and county of Carmarthen; the parliamentary representation of the town and county of Carmarthen; an abstract of a charter of King Henry III to Meredydd ab Rhys, 1257; a rent-roll of the town of Carmarthen, 1575; extracts from Leland's Itinerary; excerpts from the Liber Landavensis and The Book of St. Chad; a chart of the genealogy of the Welsh Princes; transcripts of oaths of the mayor, bailiffs, and constable; a transcript of a 'cywydd' written by Griffith Llwyd ap David ab Einion Lygliw on the trial of Morgan ab Davydd ab Llewelyn of Rhydodin (Edwinsford) in Caio, circa 1390, with an English translation; an English translation of the charter granted by Sir Guy de Brian, kt., to the burgesses of Laugharne (early 14th cent); and an 'Index to the County'.

Alcwyn C. Evans.