
Nannau
Nannau is located three miles north of the town of Dolgellau in Wales and has been home to two of the most powerful and influential families in the county for hundreds of years, the Nanneys and the Vaughans.
This site is intended to promote the area and to act as a source of information for people interested in the history, as well as more recent news.
The Houses, Gatehouses and Arches of Nannau
Horses and Plas Nannau Hall
Photographs of Brigadier Charles Hilary Vaughan Pritchard’s daughter’s horses at Plas Nannau Hall taken in the late 1950s. They are also interesting as some show the old Pavilion Wings before they...
1984 Advertising Brochure
1984 Nannu Brochure Text In the glorious setting of the Snowdonia National Park is the elegant Georgian mansion of Nannau. From almost any point one looks out over fold upon fold of...
Interior of St. Machreth Church, Llanfachreth
The Interior of St. Machreth Church, Llanfachreth. Photographs Taken by Ian King in November 2019.
Please note that the Anne Nanney Memorial is in need of Repair and was hidden away. The repairs...
The First Houses of Nannau
The First Houses of Nannau
“Nanney” is derived for the old Welsh name for “Streams” or “Brooks”.
The “Lords of Nannau” pre-date the usage of the surname “Nanney”. Surnames were not adopted in...
Nannau Red Cross Auxiliary Hospital 1918
Photos of Plas Nannau Hall When it was a Red Cross Auxilliary Hospital in 1918. Photos Courtesy of Philip Nanney Williams.
Nannau in the 1960s
Edward & Barbara Morrison lived at Nannau from 1965-1979. These photos have been kindly sent to me by their son, Tom.
The People of Nannau
Sir Robert Williames Vaughan, 2nd Baronet
Sir Robert Williames Vaughan, 2nd Baronet (1768-1843).
He was elected MP for Merioneth in 1792 and held his seat continuously through fourteen Parliaments until 1836. He was appointed High Sheriff of Merionethshire 1837/1838.
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Charles Hilary Vaughan Pritchard – Military Career
Brigadier Charles Hilary Vaughan Pritchard
Military Career
Commanding Officer of the 2nd Parachute Brigade.
Awards:
Distinguished Service Order (Greece 1944-45).
Commander of the Royal Order of King George I with swords (Greece).
Service Record
Courtesy of generals.dk -...
Robert Williames Vaughan, aged c.16, by William Parry
Robert Williames Vaughan, aged c.16, by William Parry (1742-1791).
WILLIAM PARRY 1743-1791 - A portrait of Robert Williames Vaughan, aged c.16, half length, head to the right, wearing a grey-striped satin “Vandyke” suit...
Brigadier C.H.V. Vaughan Biog
Brigadier C.H.V. Vaughan - Biography
Charles Hilary Pritchard was born on October 29th, 1905. He was the son of Lt.-Col. Charles Hamerton Pritchard. His birth name was Charles Hilary Vaughan Pritchard, but...
Walks Around Nannau
Derwen Ceubren yr Ellyll
Artwork Relating to Nannau
Folklore
The Demon Tree – Radio Play
The Radio Play “The Demon Tree” from Dark Fantasy.
From YouTube: I have a weakness for arboreal menace (i.e. killer plants), so this cheesy old...
The Fairies of Llyn Cynwch
The following is taken from “The Story of Two Parishes: Dolgelley and Llanelltyd” written by T.P. Ellis and published in 1928:
The most famous of...
Cadi & The Cursed Oak Book
Cadi & The Cursed Oak
by Kara Gebhart Uhl.
Illustrations by Elin Manon
More Details of the Book Can Be Found Here
"Cadi brought the cup’s silver rim...