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  • The ancient church of Llangelynnin, Merionethshire, is dedicated to Saint Celynnin, a seventh-century saint. The church was rebuilt during the twelfth century and consists of a nave and south porch. Abraham Wood, the ancestor of the Welsh gypsies was buried in the churchyard on 13 December 1799.
Llangelynnin Church, Merionethshire
View of Cadoxton showing signal box and Romany camp, late 19th century
  • Photographed by Geoff Charles.
Dolgellau folk festival, 25 July 1952
  • Photographed by Geoff Charles.
A gypsy wedding at Dolgellau folk festival, 25 July 1952
  • Photographed by Geoff Charles.
A gypsy wedding at Dolgellau folk festival, 25 July 1952
  • Photographed by Geoff Charles.
Bryncrug Gipsies at the Dolgellau Folk Festival, 3 July 1958