Sketch of a short tour into north Wales in July 1791

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

Reference
- GB 210 NLW MS 24019B.
Alternative Id.
Dates of Creation
- [c. 1803]
Language of Material
- English English.
Physical Description
- i, 45 ff. (original pagination 1-90) ; c. 205 x 155 mm.
  Marbled paper over boards.
Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

A volume containing a copy, [c. 1803] (watermark 1801), of a sketch of a tour of north Wales, as well as parts of England, undertaken on 7-30 July 1791, containing descriptions of places visited with particular emphasis on the state of the inns and the roads.
The sketch was written by an individual identified only as 'A.B.', travelling on horseback with his companion 'W.D.' (p. 1). Beginning in London, the journey to Wales took in Worcester, Bridgnorth, Coalbrookdale and Shrewsbury (pp. 2-24). In Wales their itinerary included Welshpool, Llangollen, Llanrwst, Conwy, Caernarfon, Beddgelert, Harlech, Barmouth, Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberystwyth, Machynlleth, Newtown and Montgomery (pp. 24-76). They returned to London via Ludlow, Hereford and Gloucester (pp. 76-90). The volume includes accounts of the industrial works at Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge (pp. 13-18), the House of Industry [workhouse] at Shrewsbury (pp. 20-24), Castell Dinas Bran, Llangollen (pp. 30-31), Cernioge Mawr, Denbighshire (pp. 32-34), Aber[gwyngregyn], Caernarfonshire (pp. 39-45), the dilapidated state of Harlech and its castle (pp. 56-60), and Tal-y-llyn, Merioneth (pp. 67-69).

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Acquisition Information

Samuel Gedge Ltd; Norwich; Purchase; November 2011; 006182015.

Note

Original title.

Preferred citation: NLW MS 24019B.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Covers rubbed, front board becoming loose.

Archivist's Note

November 2011.

Description compiled by Rhys Morgan Jones.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply.

Custodial History

'R. L. W. from E. H. W. M., for Christmas 1939 (Bought on a stall in Farringdon Road in August for two shillings)' and 'R. L. Watson, 55 Redcliffe Gardens, London SW10' (in ink inside front cover).