William Jones of Glandwr Hall: Law, Authority, and the Making of a Victorian Life (2026)
William Jones of Glandwr Hall (Book)
A new local history biography by independent historian Antony David Davies.
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Dolgellau War Memorial - Unveiling and Dedication in 1921 (1 of 6)
War Memorial – 1921 Unveiling
The order of service for the unveiling and dedication for the WWI War Memorial in 1921
1903 Dolgellau Flood Medal. Awarded to Richard Evans
1903 Dolgellau Flood & Medal
This is a 1903 medal awarded to RICHARD EVANS.
The medal was very kindly sent to me by Dave Walker, who is Richard’s Great-Nephew.
Awarded to
RD. (Richard) EVANS
BY THE
Dolgelley Relief Committee
FOR HIS GALLANT CONDUCT
ON THE NIGHT OF
THE GREAT FLOOD
Sept. 9th 1903
Richard Evans (from Wrexham), married Elizabeth Florence “Flo”, who lived to be 102 (see newspaper article below).
They married in 1911 after a six-year courtship in Wales. Richard fought in WWI before becoming a painter and decorator. They later moved to Cambridge.
If anyone has any information about Richard, the medal, or the flood, please let me know.
A newspaper article about Elizabeth Florence “Flo” Evans on her 100th birthday in 1978.
Tara Fitzgerald Filming 'Requiem' (BBC TV Series) in Dolgellau
Requiem (2017 BBC/Netflix Drama)
Filming of the New BBC/Netflix Drama ‘Requiem’ in Dolgellau, Wales on 17th June 2017.
Nannau Deer Park Walk
A 4-mile circular walk that takes you through the old Nannau Deer Park.
Foel Offrwm Walk
A 2.5-mile circular walk that takes you around the foot of the 1240-feet high Foel Offrwm, (“The Hill of Sacrifice”).
Pandy Bach Walk
A one-mile walk linear walk which takes you from a quiet country road to the 26-acre Llyn Cynwch, one of the most beautiful lakes in the area, and also part of Precipice Walk.
Precipice Walk
A two-mile circular walk that takes you some 800 feet above sea level and offers some great views.
Jem Marsh Book - Making My Marque
Marcos Cars – Born in Dolgellau
A few Dolgellau residents may still remember the goings-on in the Lion Yard in the final year of the 1950s.
Dolgellau & Cader Idris – 15 Hours in 4 Minutes (Time-Lapse)
Dolgellau & Cader Idris in Wales. 15 Hours in 4 Minutes (Time-Lapse) by Ian King.