Dangos 9559 canlyniad

Dosparth Byrr ar y rhan gyntaf i ramadeg cymraeg ... 1567 by Gruffydd Robert (second of two copies).

Llyfr Tonau Iago ap Ieuan. Ceir disgrifiad o gynnwys y gyfrol hon yn Percy A. Scholes, 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau', yng Nghylchgrawn Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, 3.1-2 (1943), 1-10 (tt. 1-3). Ceir sgôr gwreiddiol Hen Wlad fy Nhadau ar f. 41 verso.

Over eighty letters in Welsh, 1862-1864, from Corporal John Griffith Jones (1843-1864; born at Penisa'r-waun, Caernarvonshire), 23rd Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers, to his family in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, relating his experiences as a soldier with the Union Army during the American Civil War (see Y Casglwr, 33 (1987), 13 and Y Cyfaill o'r Hen Wlad, 28 (1865), 27). Also included are five letters, 1862-1872, from his fellow soldiers to his family; two letters, 1863-1864, to him from his mother, Mary Jones, and his grandfather John Jones, Llanrug, Caernarvonshire; and two letters, 1860-1865, from his grandfather to his father Richard M. Jones. A photograph of Corporal Jones in uniform, purchased with the letters, has been transferred to the Department of Pictures and Maps and a reproduction placed with the letters.

A volume containing Welsh poetry in free and strict metres, in the hand of David Evans (Dewi Dysul), Llandysul, Cardiganshire (see W. J. Davies, Hanes Plwyf Llandyssul (Llandysul, 1896, repr. 1992), pp. 253-5), mostly written by himself and relating to local events and personalities. Also included are diary entries, 1839-1872, relating to the weather and agricultural memoranda (ff. 70-81verso, inverted text).
The volume contains a Welsh carol, 1828 (ff. 1-2), Welsh poems sent as Valentines, 1850-1851 (ff. 13, 15, 33), a poem in praise of Llanover Hall, [1860s] (f. 52 verso), a poem in praise of John Hopkins (Ioan Glan Tees), 1863 (ff. 53 recto-verso), a Welsh metrical version of Mother Shipton's Prophecy, 1873 (f. 59), a poem on the death of the son of David Davies (Glan Cunllo), 1867 (f. 55 verso), and a chart of early-nineteenth century Welsh poets compiled by John William Thomas (Arfonwyson), [c. 1840] (f. 74 verso).

Letters, manuscript notes and press cuttings relating to the Welsh grammar by Gruffydd Robert, 1874-1879.

A manuscript in the hand of a single scribe dating from the second half of the 13th century and comprising Historia Hen Gruffud fab Cynan (p. 1); a treatise on earth, water, air and fire (p. 17); a treatise on the planets (p. 20); and a series of Welsh proverbs in verse (p. 27).
Memoranda in the hand of W. W. E. Wynne have been pasted onto the inside of the front cover. Ff. iii-iv contain a letter from J. Williams ab Ithel, 25 January 1862

Crowds watching the sod-cutting ceremony at Pontywaen by the Countess of Powis. Note that JPJ003 and JPJ004 are better quality images of the same event. The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser dated 16th September 1899 gives an account of the proceedings.

Crowds watching the sod-cutting ceremony at Pontywaen by the Countess of Powis. In the foreground are two large marquees whilst the ceremony is taking place in the distance under a banner that reads "Success to the Tanat Valley Light Railway." Note that JPJ004 is a similar view of the same event. The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser dated 16th September 1899 gives an account of the proceedings.

Crowds watching the sod-cutting ceremony at Pontywaen by the Countess of Powis. In the foreground are two large marquees whilst the ceremony is taking place in the distance under a banner that reads "Success to the Tanat Valley Light Railway." Note that JPJ003 is a similar view of the same event. The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser dated 16th September 1899 gives an account of the proceedings

Group photo of soldiers and officers in uniforms reminiscent of the late C19th photographed outdoors.

Head and shoulders portrait of a soldier in early C20th military uniform, possibly Welsh Regiment - note dragon collar badge as worn by Welsh Regiment prior to 1909.

Half-plate carte de visite negative containing eight individual portraits of soldiers in the Pembroke Yeomanry. The portraits are in two rows of four arranged 'têtê bêche' style. Due to deterioration only six are in good condition.

A view of the village of Llanrhaiadr-ym-Mochnant with the churchyard and church in the middle distance and a hill in the distance behind.

View of a very dilapidated Market Hall. An ironmongers shop is to be seen on the right of the photo. Numerous people are watching the activities of the photographer. A doorway in the Market Hall, possibly leading to the first floor has a sign on the door "T J Lloyd Printer and..."

Full-length portrait of a young soldier standing next to a doorway. His uniform is elaborate and includes a pillbox hat. He is holding a riding crop and gloves.

Numerous onlookers and various horse drawn carriages outside the Wynnstay Hotel, High Street, Llanfyllin. The streets are adorned with Union Jack flags and bunting. The premises have since been re-named The Cain Valley Hotel.

View of an ivy-clad large house. Above one arched doorway is a partially obscured inscription "In the year of our ..." In the centre of the picture is the figure of the vicar, identifiable by his collar.

Over one hundred letters, 1896-1900, from Edward Thomas to Helen Ashcroft Noble, whom he married on 20 June 1899. The letters contain mainly personal news and reflections, notably impressions of his life at Oxford and of visits to Wales; also included are a few draft poems, probably c. 1897 (ff. 297-301).

Diary of Edward Thomas, 12 December 1900-20 October 1901, recording details of books read, letters and articles written, payments for published work, meetings with friends and other personal notes, together with passages of description and personal reflection.

Twelve letters, 1900-1902, from Edward Thomas to Sir Owen M. Edwards, his erstwhile tutor at Lincoln College, Oxford, written shortly after Thomas had left university, their main purpose being to ask for guidance in seeking employment; they also reflect his attachment to Wales and his interest in the Welsh language.