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The Houses, Gatehouses and Arches of Nannau
The Georgian House
The current Georgian house was started circa 1788 by Sir Robert Howell Vaughan and completed by his son in 1796 after his death in 1792. There was a house-warming celebration on...
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...
Nannau Cottages
Behind Nannau, situated on the side of the driveway to the Coach house are the ruins of what used to be two old cottages.
These may pre-date the current house.
Y Garreg Fawr
Y Garreg Fawr "The Great Stone"
This arch marked the entrance to the Nannau Estate from the Llanfachreth side. The 18-ton lintel was transported over ten miles from near The Roman Steps,...
Nannau Rainwater Hopper
The Rainwater Hopper from the Georgian House of Plas Nannau Hall. It shows the completion date of the house of 1795 and includes the Nannau Crest.
St. Mary’s Church, Dolgellau
St Mary’s Church, Dolgellau, is a Grade II listed building standing on the site of a medieval one, dating back to at least 1254 when it was mentioned in records. The...
Nannau from Foel Offrwm in 1918
Nannau from Foel/Moel Offrwm in 1918. Photo courtesy of Philip Nanney Williams.
The cropped image (below) shows the sunken garden and greenhouse in more detail. Also, the Pavilion Wings of the house...
The People of Nannau
Nannau Prayer Book
Sold at an auction in Barmouth in May 2014
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 -...
Brigadier C.H.V. Vaughan – The London Times
BRIGADIER C.H.V. VAUGHAN
The London Times - 30th March 1976
Brigadier Charles Hilary Vaughan Vaughan, DSO, DL, JP, late of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, died on March 28th at the age of 70....
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 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...
The Gwiber/Wyvern of Coed y Moch
The curse of the Wyvern lay like a pestilence upon the people of Coed-y-Moch. The monster hunted human being and beast alike, destroyed every...
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...
