Information, photographs, links, history and myths, designed for anyone with an interest in the area.
Hi - this is
www.machynlleth.info, one of the websites of Richard Williams (Rich to
some, Dick to others),
living in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK.
The Seal of Owain Glyndwr
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The following pages are devoted to Machynlleth, in Powys (Montgomeryshire), the Dyfi Valley, and its tributaries - from the source of the river way up on Aran Fawddwy right down to the estuary at Aberdyfi and Ynyslas/Borth. I've been researching and re-visiting locations regularly since the summer of 2000 and still occasionally have the chance to assemble new sections as I discover more about the area - I hope it meets with your approval.
I grew up in Mach, and retain a great fondness for this fine old town. I've tried to present an impression of both the town and the Dyfi Valley through words, pictures and links to other sites relating to the area - so take a look and let me know what you think. I've been tempted by Web technology for the sake of it (and because it's fun to play with), but come to the decision that people soon tire of gimmicks, so instead I try to concentrate on content.
David Wyn Davies has now published a book entitled "The Parish Church of St. Peters, Machynlleth", in which I've been involved. It was a good opportunity for me to visit Mach, pad around the church and wander up into the belfry, taking the photos for inclusion in the book. Copies of the book may be obtained from the church, which holds an ample stock.
The site has become complex and I have to admit that the many links and buttons I've provided are more suited to leisurely browsing than rapid location of logically-ordered facts. In addition to the comprehensive index, I always highlight (below) the half dozen or so most recent updates and you can go directly to them by clicking on the hyperlinks. However, although this is an easy way to find the new stuff, please be aware that by doing this frames will not necessarily open in the way I've intended. The same is especially true for the handy search box, which will rapidly return a list of locations within the website of any keywords you search on.
The site has now been re-hosted and internal links all checked. External links are yet to be done, and some may be well out of date - this will take time to complete. I'll take down the original website at http://website.lineone.net/~rkwilli/ in the near future.
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12 Jan 2013 Partially
updated Accommodation/Food section.. 2 Nov 2012
MUDC Memorial Board, Plas
Machynlleth. 12 Aug 2012 Site re-hosting
complete. 10 Aug 2012 Site re-hosting under
way. 9 Mar 2012 Temp fix to
website problem. Partially updated Accommodation/Food
section. 8 Mar 2012 Plas Machynlleth book published. Other minor
updates.
See also my Village Pumps website at: http://www.villagepumps.org.uk/
And the Gloucester Rugby Heritage website at: http://www.gloucesterrugbyheritage.org.uk
Last updated - 12 Jan 2013.
Original photographs and text
Copyright © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,
2011, 2012, 2013 R. K. Williams;
satellite photo, Census info, old
documents and certain ancient monument info excepted.