I have got copies of the following Merionethshire local history books at
home. If any list member would like a look up from any of them please e-mail
me.
Details have been posted on the Merioneth Look-up exchange pages which can be
found at
http://freespace.virgin.net/the.mill/merlkup.htm
The Town and Port of Barmouth 1565-1973 by Lewis W. Lloyd,
Snowdonia Press 1974. Includes short details of approximately 300 men
associated with the sea trade in the area from 1700 to 1850
Atlas Meirionnydd Ed by Geraint Bowen. Gwasg y sir 1972.
Historical Atlas of the former county
Noddwyr Beirdd ym Meirion by Glenys Davies, Gwynedd archives 1974.
Details of the families who sponsored bards in the county from 1282 to 1700
The Merioneth Lay Subsidy roll 1292-3 Keith Williams Jones. University of
Wales 1976.
A list of tax payers in Merionethshire in 1292-3 and a partial list for
Penllyn in 1318
Merioneth Volunteers and Militia During the Napolionic Wars 1795-1816 by Hugh
J. Owens. Hughes Bros 1934.
Details the history of the Militia and lists some of the senior officers.
Atgofion am Lanfachraeth. Mary Corbett Harris. Cyhoeddiadau Mei 1975.
Memoirs of a childhood in Llanfachreth Vicarage during the first quarter of
the twentieth century. Gives details of some of the local farms, characters
and traditions.
The Story of Two Parishes Dolgelley & Llanelltyd. Judge T.P.Ellis. Outlook
Press 1928.
A brief history of the two parishes with details their most eminent residents.
Cwm Eithin. Hugh Evans. Gwasg y Brython 1933.
Memoirs of life in the Llangwm area in the last half of the 19th century.
Details of a number of farms and farmers in the area.
Best wishes
Alwyn ap Huw
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