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Clough Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion architect

People in history

From famous names to ordinary folk, we all play our part in our nation's history. If you have a history tale to tell, get in touch.

Welsh Houdini

Meet John Jones of Bala, also known as the Little Welsh Terror.

Quakers in Dolgellau

Discover the Quaker link between Dolgellau and Pennsylvania.

Nant Gwrtheyrn

Dick Jones recalls Nant Gwrtheyrn as a working village in the 1920s.

Hall of Fame

Poets and politicians, artists and sporting heroes make their mark.

People's War

Personal memories from North West Wales in World War II.

On manouevres

The Royal Indian Army comes to Snowdonia during WWII.

Family History

Find out how to trace your ancestors and see how others got on.

Patagonia

Follow the migrants from Bala to South America.

GI bride

Madge Wing recalls her wartime whirlwind romance.

Mapping the war

Eileen Pritchard on her behind-the-scenes work in World War II.

Hanged for witchcraft

Poor Gwen paid the ultimate price for dabbling in dark arts.

Man who loved liberty

Pat's love of freedom links Chariots of Fire to a famous spy case.

have your say

Do you have any local history tales to tell? Help us make a chronicle of North West Wales' local history. Click here to get in touch.


Hall of Fame

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Activities

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Head for adventure

Your guide to pursuits on mountains, rivers and at sea.




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