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Writer and historian based in Oxford. Author of Marians on the Mawddach:the story of an school's love affair with a Welsh estuary - Search https://t.co/Os34sqexpW
Oxford - Abermaw - Cannes
Joined March 2017
Happy 60th Birthday to Dr Who, The Beatles Second Album and to Farchynys! | Marians on The Mawddach
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‘Thus did it come to pass that on the 23rd November 1963, the first QMGS Expeditionary Force left Walsall for Merioneth, carrying with it all of the impedimenta that Headmaster Sam Darby and …
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One of the saddest poems of the Mawddach - written by Llewelyn Goch in the 14th Century.
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Llywelyn Goch Llewelyn Goch’s best-known poem is his lament on the death of Lleucu Llwyd, wife to Dafydd Ddu of Cymer. Nid oes yng Ngwynedd heddiw na lloer, na llewych, na liw, er pan rodded,…
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The first in a new series of posts featuring poetry and photographs inspired by the Mawddach. Canon HD Rawnsley was one of the joint founders of the National trust and an inveterate sonneteer.
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Aberamffra Canon HD Rawnsley IV LOW TIDE IN THE ESTUARY, BARMOUTH. The river failed as if a wizard’s wand Had smote it; where dark Idris mirrored lay, Behind his woody skirts and …
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A hidden cemetery in the foothills of Cader Idrisand one of GGP's favourite places.
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A beautiful place to rest for eternity One of my most favourite places on the Mawddach is the ruined Methodist chapel and its cemetery in the foothills of Cader Idris. A place of silence and calm, …
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It was great to be with such a creative bunch! Thank you
Today, Paul came in and presented the year 13’s, 12’s and a few year 11’s his fantastic marketing ideas! It was an opportunity to experience! #speakerforschools
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We have a poetry workshop in Dolgellau on Tuesday at 6pm - all welcome. The legend has it that if you spend a night on the summit you wake up a poet or just a little mad…. @DrwilliamsogaDr @VisitDolgellau @farchynys @HilyHall
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Nice to welcome the first @qmgs1554 year 7 week. Back at last after the hiatus of the last few years. We're off exploring a new walk through the recently felled forest this afternoon, with great views back to @farchynys
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Poetry Workshop 'The Power of Place' May 17th, 18.00 to 19.15, #Dolgellau. Poet and writer Paul Christopher Walton @Strategolpub invites you to explore writing inspired by this special part of the world and then to have a go - if you like! https://t.co/3KfevYjUOB
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Steve Law's story of how a Mars Bar and a bottle of water was all you needed to complete the Great Farchynys bike ride - oh and some Marian grit and determination!
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Cycling at Farchynys Stephen Law Former Pupil, Master and Warden Of Farchynys Following a successful expedition to Iceland in 1982, two of my fellow tour members noticed me cycling to work. Not lon…
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Remembering the incomparable Gordon Brudenell. https://t.co/ttJPL3UzN8
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All the many Marians who knew him were saddened to hear of the recent death of Gordon Brudenell, the kind, witty and naturally laid back QM Year Master and teacher of Physics. I have particular cau…
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I sure all @QMGS1554Alumni since 1960 to 1994 will be saddened by the news that Gordon Brudenell, (QMGS Physics Dept and YT) will all be saddened by the news that Gordon died on Jan 3rd this year. My sincere condolences go to his family for their loss. Marian tribute attached.
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So pleased to publish this piece by the legendary Peter Roderick Procter, cycle champ and racing car hero who trained on the hills of Merioneth and discovered the hidden valley of the monks.
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The Editor is delighted to feature this wonderful memoir by the celebrated champion international cyclist and rally and racing car driver, Peter Procter. Peter was born in Yorkshire in 19…
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Cross Country at Farchynys: Memories of a great athlete and Marian on the Mawddach
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Philip Davies who joined the QMGS staff in 1974, was a tremendous enthusiast for Farchynys who developed a real love for The Coach House and the Mawddach estuary, and chose to spend some of his ret…
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Looking forward to getting back to @qmgs1554’s outdoor centre at @farchynys @QMGSCCF near #barmouth - maintenance is an ongoing task there too 😉
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Like Trigger's Broom from Only Fools and Horses, the bridge doesn't have much from its first build.
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Thanks for filling the gap, George and Nicholas - and getting the story started.
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(And getting the story started) It’s difficult to overestimate the impact on society of the Protestant Reformation and the Dissolution of the Monasteries which followed it. Monasteries and fr…
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Another view of Bermo
Secret sea air: where to beat the crowds this summer | The Spectator Barmouth featured - but will you beat the crowds, William?
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