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Llangristiolus
Llangristiolus is a village and Community (Wales), community in the middle of Anglesey, Wales, southwest of Llangefni, and is named after Cristiolus, Saint Cristiolus. The Afon Cefni, River Cefni flows through the village. The village is within a mile of the A5 road (Great Britain), A5 and A55 road (Great Britain), A55 roads. The village of Rhostrehwfa is in the community. St Cristiolus's Church, Llangristiolus, The church of St Cristiolus dates from the 12th century. Notable people * Henry Maurice (theologian), Henry Maurice (ca.1647–1691), a Welsh clergyman * Richard Owen (minister), Richard Owen, (1839–1887), a Welsh Calvinistic Methodist minister and preacher. * Edward Greenly (1861–1951), English geologist, buried at Llangristiolus * Medwyn Williams (born ca.1940), a Welsh vegetable gardener, 11 x gold medallist at the Chelsea Flower Show. * Naomi Watts (born 1968), film actress, lived in Llangristiolus with her maternal grandparents at Llanfawr as a child. * Rhun ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Cristiolus's Church, Llangristiolus
St Cristiolus's Church, Llangristiolus is a medieval church near the village of Llangristiolus, in Anglesey, north Wales. The village, about from the building, takes its name from the church. Reputedly founded by Cristiolus, St Cristiolus in 610, the present building dates from the 12th and 13th centuries. Alterations were made in the 16th century, when the large east window in Perpendicular style was added to the chancel – a window which has been described by one guide to the buildings of north Wales as "almost too big to fit" in the wall. Some restoration work took place in the mid-19th century, when further windows were added and the chancel largely rebuilt. The church is still in use for weekly Sunday services (in Welsh and English), as part of the Church in Wales, and is one of four churches in a combined parish. It is a listed building, Grade II* listed building, a national designation given to "particularly important buildings of more than special interest", in particula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Llangristiolus
Llangristiolus is a village and Community (Wales), community in the middle of Anglesey, Wales, southwest of Llangefni, and is named after Cristiolus, Saint Cristiolus. The Afon Cefni, River Cefni flows through the village. The village is within a mile of the A5 road (Great Britain), A5 and A55 road (Great Britain), A55 roads. The village of Rhostrehwfa is in the community. St Cristiolus's Church, Llangristiolus, The church of St Cristiolus dates from the 12th century. Notable people * Henry Maurice (theologian), Henry Maurice (ca.1647–1691), a Welsh clergyman * Richard Owen (minister), Richard Owen, (1839–1887), a Welsh Calvinistic Methodist minister and preacher. * Edward Greenly (1861–1951), English geologist, buried at Llangristiolus * Medwyn Williams (born ca.1940), a Welsh vegetable gardener, 11 x gold medallist at the Chelsea Flower Show. * Naomi Watts (born 1968), film actress, lived in Llangristiolus with her maternal grandparents at Llanfawr as a child. * Rhun ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Owen (minister)
Richard Owen (1839 – 16 February 1887) was a Welsh Calvinistic Methodist minister and preacher. Life and career Richard Owen was born in 1839 in Llangristiolus, Anglesey, in north Wales. His education was disrupted by the deaths of his father (when Richard was 11) and, in the following year, of his brother. He began his work at a chapel called Cana in the area, later putting himself forward for an official position in the ministry of the Calvinistic Methodist church. He was permitted to preach in seven churches, and given financial support to attend the school in Llangefni, Anglesey. He started studying at the Calvinistic Methodists' college in Bala, Gwynedd but found it hard to benefit from studying there because of his preaching commitments. He impressed the college's principal, Lewis Edwards, when both preached at a service in Blaenau Ffestiniog. After marrying in 1867 and a period in London, he was ordained in 1873. Based at Penmaenmawr on the north Wales coast, he was rega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meinir Gwilym
Meinir Elin Gwilym (born 31 March 1983) is a Welsh-language pop and folk singer. Raised in Llangristiolus, Anglesey, she released her first EP, "Smôcs, Coffi a Fodca Rhad" in 2002. Her website claims that she is amongst the best-selling Welsh language musicians in history. Gwilym worked as a radio presenter on the afternoon request show for Radio Cymru, the BBC's Welsh-language service, alongside Dylan Wyn. She now works on S4C's nightly magazine show ''Wedi 7'', and presents weekend shows on Heart Cymru in Anglesey and Gwynedd. Childhood Meinir Gwilym was born in Wales in 1983, and educated at Ysgol Henblas in Llangristiolus, and later,[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anglesey
Anglesey ( ; ) is an island off the north-west coast of Wales. It forms the bulk of the Principal areas of Wales, county known as the Isle of Anglesey, which also includes Holy Island, Anglesey, Holy Island () and some islets and Skerry, skerries. The county borders Gwynedd across the Menai Strait to the southeast, and is otherwise surrounded by the Irish Sea. Holyhead is the largest town, and the administrative centre is Llangefni. The county is part of the Preserved counties of Wales, preserved county of Gwynedd. Anglesey is the northernmost county in Wales. The Isle of Anglesey has an area of and a population of in . After Holyhead (12,103), the largest settlements are Llangefni (5,500) and Amlwch (3,967). The economy of the county is mostly based on agriculture, energy, and tourism, the latter especially on the coast. Holyhead is also a major ferry port for Dublin, Ireland. The county has the second-highest percentage of Welsh language, Welsh speakers in Wales, at 57.2%, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhostrehwfa
Rhostrehwfa is a village in southern-central Anglesey, located southwest of Llangefni. To the southeast is the Malltraeth Marsh. It is situated at a prominent point on the crest of a ridge overlooking the River Cefni valley to the south. It contains the Capel Pisgah and several holiday cottages. It is in the community of Llangristiolus and the Bodffordd Bodffordd () is a village and community in central Anglesey, Wales. As of the 2011 census, the community's population was 960. The community includes the hamlets of Trefor, Heneglwys and Bodwrog. Description and history Bodffordd is located ... electoral ward. References Villages in Anglesey Llangristiolus {{Anglesey-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medwyn Williams
Medwyn Williams MBE FNVS is a Welsh vegetable gardener, 11 times winner of the gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show. Born ''Richard Medwyn Williams'' in the village of Paradwys, the son of a farm worker and his family moved to Llangristiolus when he was a year old. Aged 8, his father helped him grow radish, mustard and cress in a one-yard plot. After this he helped his father grow various vegetables for garden shows in the Isle of Anglesey, where his father was known for growing long carrots. Williams became a council official, and in his late 20s entered a "six of a kind" novice class at the Anglesey County Show in 1969. He then joined the National Vegetable Society at the Shrewsbury Flower Show, which led to his competing at most of the National Vegetable Society Championships. Invited by the Chief Executive of the Royal Welsh Show to stage a 15 ft exhibit there, Williams and his father won the large gold medal six years in a row. After presenting for S4C at the Che ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cristiolus
Cristiolus was a Welsh saint who lived in the 6th century. According to tradition, he was a son of Hywel, son of Emyr Llydaw and therefore brother to Saint Sulien, Saint Rhystud and Derfel Firm, and perhaps also Dwywe (or Dwywau). There are churches dedicated to Cristiolus at Llangristiolus, Anglesey, together with Eglwyswrw and Penrhydd (Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire ( ; ) is a Principal areas of Wales, county in the South West Wales, south-west of Wales. It is bordered by Carmarthenshire to the east, Ceredigion to the northeast, and otherwise by the sea. Haverfordwest is the largest town and ...). He is commemorated on 3 November. References Medieval Welsh saints {{Wales-saint-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhun Ap Iorwerth
Rhun ap Iorwerth (; born 27 August 1972) is a Welsh journalist and politician who has served as the Leader of Plaid Cymru since June 2023. He has been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Ynys Môn (Senedd constituency), Ynys Môn since 2013 Ynys Môn by-election, 2013. Early and personal life Rhun ap Iorwerth was born in Tonteg, Rhondda Cynon Taf, to Edward Morus and Gwyneth (Birth name#Maiden and married names, née Humphreys) Jones. Born Rhun ap Iorwerth Jones, his name is Welsh for 'Rhun, the son of Iorwerth', a name commonly anglicised as Edward. He uses ap Iorwerth as his surname. He was brought up in Meirionnydd, Meirionydd and then Anglesey from age five. Both ap Iorwerth's parents were teachers and Welsh language campaigners. His father was a primary school headteacher who composed various songs and musicals for children and young people, including ''Cwm-Rhyd-y-Rhosyn'', a collaboration with Dafydd Iwan. Ap Iorwerth has an older sister, Awen Iorwerth, an Orthopedic surge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Maurice (theologian)
Henry Maurice (c. 1647 – 30 October 1691) was a Welsh clergyman who became Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity at Oxford University. Life Maurice, the son of Thomas Maurice, curate of the parish of Llangristiolus, Anglesey, was educated at Beaumaris Grammar School. He then matriculated at Jesus College, Oxford in 1664 at the age of 16, graduating with a B.A. degree in 1668. His ability led to Leoline Jenkins, the college principal, taking an interest in him, and Maurice was elected to a fellowship in 1670 (a position he retained until 1685). He obtained further degrees: M.A. (1671), B.D. (1679) and D.D. (1683). After his ordination, he became curate of Cheltenham after 1669, returning to the college in 1671 only to leave in 1673 to accompany Jenkins as his chaplain to the Congress of Cologne, where Jenkins was an English representative in attempts to settle the Third Anglo-Dutch War. Maurice gained skills in modern languages on this mission and at later negotiations wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Greenly
Edward Greenly (3 December 1861 – 4 March 1951) was an English geologist known for his a detailed geological survey of the island of Anglesey. ''The Geology of Anglesey'' was published in two volumes in 1919 and followed by a one-inch geological map in 1920.E. N. K. Clarkson"Greenly, Edward (1861–1951)"''Oxford Dictionary of National Biography'' (Oxford University Press 2004); online edn, Jan 201accessed 26 April 2016/ref> Biography Edward Greenly was born in Bristol, the only child of a doctor, Charles Hickes Greenly, and his wife, the former Harriet Dowling. He attended Clifton College, then University College London, where he studied petrology with Thomas George Bonney and received his D.Sc. Stein, Gordon. (1980). ''An Anthology of Atheism and Rationalism''. Prometheus Books. p. 185. Greenly left school and joined the Geological Survey in 1889, and spent the next six years surveying the northwest Scottish Highlands. He resigned the Survey in 1895. Soon, he began an ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Community (Wales)
A community () is a division of land that forms the lowest tier of local government in Wales. Welsh communities are analogous to civil parishes in England but, unlike English parishes, communities cover the whole of Wales. There are 878 communities in Wales, with more than 730 having community and town councils. History Until 1974 Wales was divided into civil parishes. These were abolished by section 20 (6) of the Local Government Act 1972, and replaced by communities by section 27 of the same Act. The Subdivisions of Wales#Principal areas, principal areas of Wales are divided entirely into communities. Unlike in England, where unparished areas exist, no part of Wales is outside a community, even in urban areas. Most, but not all, communities are administered by community councils, which are equivalent to English Parish councils in England, parish councils in terms of their powers and the way they operate. Welsh community councils may call themselves town councils unilaterally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
