Dictionary of Welsh Biography

LEWIS, LEWIS WILLIAM (Llew Llwyfo; 1831 - 1901), poet, novelist, and journalist Gwladgarwr and the Glorian, later to Denbigh where he was on the staff of Y Faner and, later still, to the Herald office at Caernarvon. He was also connected with the Gwron, the Gwalia, and the Genedl. In 1870 he went to the U.S.A. where he remained for some four years as joint editor of the Welsh newspaper, Y Wasg. Subsequently, he paid a second visit to the U.S.A. He organized many concerts both in Wales
MORRIS, ROBERT DAVID (1871 - 1948), itinerant bookseller and author preface to his second novel he drew attention to the reaction of young readers to the lack of Welsh novels which led them to prefer popular English novels. He saw the novel as the most effective means of winning them back to read Welsh. His first novel Derwyn, 1924, attracted many readers. It was followed by Serch Gwalia, 1925, Merch y castell, 1928, and Llwybr y merthyr, 1935. He published two comedies
OWEN, JOHN (Owain Alaw; 1821 - 1883), musician Morgannwg,' anthem 'Och, Annuwiol'; Llanrwst 1859 anthem 'Arnat Ti y llefais.' In 1860 John Owen published Gems of Welsh Melody, a collection which proved very useful, and was widely used. He won the prize at a Caernarfon eisteddfod for his cantata, 'Tywysog Cymru,' whilst for the Chester national eisteddfod of 1866 he composed 'Gŵyl Gwalia.' He published Tonau yr Ysgol Sabothol; Welsh Harp, airs arranged
PENCERDD GWALIA - see THOMAS, JOHN
THOMAS, IVOR OWEN (1898 - 1982), Labour politician He was born on 5 December 1898, the son of Benjamin L. and Margaret Thomas of Briton Ferry. He was educated at Vernon Place School, Briton Ferry, and later at the Central Labour College, London, 1923-25, where he held a NUR scholarship. He began work at the age of ten as a barber's lather boy. Later, he earned his living at the Gwalia Tinplate Works, Briton Ferry, 1912-19, as an engine cleaner on
THOMAS, JOHN (Pencerdd Gwalia; 1826 - 1913), musician the Royal Academy of Music, where he was taught by J. B. Chatterton and Cipriani Potter. He stayed at the academy for six years, being made a Fellow when he left; later he was made an honorary member. In 1851 he began a tour in Europe, holding concerts in France, Germany, Russia, Austria, and Italy. He was designated as Pencerdd Gwalia at the Aberdare eisteddfod of 1861. In 1862 John Thomas gave his
WATKINS, THOMAS ARWYN (1924 - 2003), Welsh scholar political and social views. Arwyn Watkins married Awel Gwalia Davies in 1955 and they had two sons and a daughter. He died in Swansea 4 August 2003 and was cremated in Margam Crematorium.
WILLIAMS, MARIA JANE (Llinos; 1795 - 1873), folklore collector and musician Gwalia). However, Ancient National Airs of Gwent and Morgannwg was the only collection of Welsh tunes with original Welsh lyrics until the twentieth century, and the inclusion of information on some of the original singers was groundbreaking. It remains an important work, new editions having appeared in 1988 and 1994, the latter containing copious annotations on the music and an authoritative account
WILLIAMS, MARIA JANE (Llinos; 1795? - 1873), musician the famous harpist Parish-Alvars. In the Abergavenny eisteddfod of 1838 she was awarded the prize offered by lady Llanover for the best collection of Welsh airs, this being the collection published in 1844 under the title of The Ancient National Airs of Gwent and Morgannwg. She assisted John Parry (Bardd Alaw) to produce the Welsh Harper, whilst John Thomas (Pencerdd Gwalia) also consulted her
WYNNE, SARAH EDITH (Eos Cymru; 1842 - 1897), vocalist to the concerts being the singing of Welsh airs. She went to Liverpool at 14 to receive lessons in music from a Mr. Scarisbrook, staying there five years. Her first appearance in London as a soprano was in June 1862, in one of the annual concerts organised by Ellis Roberts (Eos Meirion). In July of the same year she took part in two concerts arranged by John Thomas (Pencerdd Gwalia), the first in

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