GRIFFITH, ROWLAND (fl. 18th century), harpist and harp maker
Name: Rowland Griffith
Gender: Male
Occupation: harpist and harp maker
Area of activity: Business and Industry; Music; Performing Arts
Author: Robert David Griffith
Gender: Male
Occupation: harpist and harp maker
Area of activity: Business and Industry; Music; Performing Arts
Author: Robert David Griffith
a native of Llanrwst. In his old age he lived in one of the almshouses at Llanrwst called the Bowls; here he made several harps, being the last of the Llanrwst harp-makers.
Author
- Robert David Griffith, (1877 - 1958)
- R. Griffith, Llyfr Cerdd Dannau (Caernarfon 1913)
- M. O. Jones, Bywgraffiaeth Cerddorion Cymreig (1890)
Sources
- Wikidata: Q20734377
Additional Links
Published date: 1959
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