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  • The poem 'Clychau'r Gog' (Bluebells) by R. Williams Parry, written in his own hand. The original title of the poem was 'Blodau'r Gog'. It was published in 'Cerddi'r Gaeaf' (1952). R. Williams Parry (1884-1956) was born in Tal-y-sarn in the Nantlle valley. The writers and scholars T. H. Parry-Williams and Thomas Parry were his cousins. He spent two years at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, but left in 1904 without graduating and became an elementary teacher. He resumed his studies in 1907 at Bangor University and graduated the following year. He worked as a teacher at several schools across Wales before returning to the university at Bangor as a lecturer. He won the chair at the National Eisteddfod in 1910 for his 'awdl' (ode) entitled 'Yr Haf' (The Summer) which was later published in the volume 'Yr Haf a Cherddi Eraill' (1924). He stopped writing for a period during the 1920s but was inspired to recommence in 1936, following the furore which surrounded the burning of the boming school at Penyberth by three prominent Welsh nationalists, namely Saunders Lewis, D. J. Williams and Lewis Valentine. Williams Parry was angered by the decision of the University of Wales to dismiss Saunders Lewis for his part in the act, and began writing a number of political poems, such as 'J. S. L' and 'Y Gwrthodedig' (The Rejected). These poems were published in his second volume 'Cerddi'r Gaeaf' (1952).
Copy of the poem 'Blodau'r Gog' by R. Williams Parry in his own hand, 31 May 1932 [image 1 of 2]
  • In this letter, dated 4 August 1917, Cynan writes to his cousin, Megan, from Salonica where he is serving with the British Army. He says that he was very pleased to receive her letter about a week ago. He says that the letter cheered him up greatly for she writes in such an upbeat manner. He is not optimistic that they will be home by the end of the year but hopes for the best. There is a good chance if the British accept Germany's next peace offer. The poet and dramatist, Albert Evans-Jones (Cynan, 1895-1970), was a native of Pwllheli. After studying at the University of North Wales, Bangor, he served as a soldier and later as a chaplain during the First World War. During the 1920s he was a Calvinistic Methodist minister at Penmaen-mawr, but in 1931 was appointed Tutor at his old college, where he remained until his retirement. He won the Crown at the National Eisteddfod three times (in 1921, 1923 and 1931), and the Chair in 1924. He also served as Archdruid of the Gorsedd of the Bards twice during the 1950s and 1960s.
Letter sent by the poet Cynan from Salonica to his cousin, 4 August 1917 [image 1 of 6]
  • John Morris-Jones sent this letter to his sweetheart, Mary Hughes, Siglen, Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, on New Year's Day, 1892. He wrote the first half of the letter in verse form and the first page also includes a watercolour sketch painted by John Morris-Jones himself. In his letters, John expresses his feelings for Mary quite freely, but it is clear that Mary is not as open in her letters to him. At the end of this letter John asks why Mary does not express herself as freely in her letters as she does when they are together - he would like her to tell him more about the things she has been doing, and not to write as though she is addressing a stranger ('paham nad ydi Mary bach y llythyrau ddim mor rydd, mor
Letter sent by John Morris-Jones to his sweetheart Mary, New Year's Day 1892 [page 1 of 4]
  • The poet Idris Davies (1905-53) was born in Rhymney, Monmouthshire. After leaving school he worked underground in the local colliery. The colliery was closed following the 1926 General Strike and Davies trained as a teacher. He began writing poetry and several of his works were published during the 1930s in a variety of journals. His first volume of poems, 'Gwalia Deserta' (1938), focused on the impact of the inter-war depression on his native south Wales. A second volume, 'The Angry Summer' (1943) composed of one long poem which documented the experiences of the south Wales industrial communities during the 1926 General Strike. Davies returned to Rhymney Valley as a teacher in 1947. His final volume, 'Selected Poems', was published shortly before his death.
The poem 'Rhymney' by Idris Davies (1905-53), in his own hand
  • The poet Idris Davies (1905-53) was born in Rhymney, Monmouthshire. After leaving school he worked underground in the local colliery. The colliery was closed following the 1926 General Strike and Davies trained as a teacher. He began writing poetry and several of his works were published during the 1930s in a variety of journals. His first volume of poems, 'Gwalia Deserta' (1938), focused on the impact of the inter-war depression on his native south Wales. A second volume, 'The Angry Summer' (1943) composed of one long poem which documented the experiences of the south Wales industrial communities during the 1926 General Strike. Davies returned to Rhymney Valley as a teacher in 1947. His final volume, 'Selected Poems', was published shortly before his death.
The poem 'Rhymney Hill' by Idris Davies (1905-53), in his own hand
  • The poet Idris Davies (1905-53) was born in Rhymney, Monmouthshire. After leaving school he worked underground in the local colliery. The colliery was closed following the 1926 General Strike and Davies trained as a teacher. He began writing poetry and several of his works were published during the 1930s in a variety of journals. His first volume of poems, 'Gwalia Deserta' (1938), focused on the impact of the inter-war depression on his native south Wales. A second volume, 'The Angry Summer' (1943) composed of one long poem which documented the experiences of the south Wales industrial communities during the 1926 General Strike. Davies returned to Rhymney Valley as a teacher in 1947. His final volume, 'Selected Poems', was published shortly before his death.
Pens which belonged to the poet Idris Davies (1905-53)