The 1939 deposit consists of deeds and documents, 1549-1887, relating to properties in Montgomeryshire, Merionethshire, Breconshire, and Shropshire. The 1973 deposit mainly contains deeds and documents, 1564-1932, relating to properties in Montgomeryshire, many relate to the Lloyd family of Montgomery. The 1979 deposit comprises materials gathered by J. D. K. Lloyd for a History of Montgomery; a bundle of deeds and documents, 19-20 cent., relating to the family of Lloyd of Plas Trefaldwyn, Montgomery, and Castell Forwyn, Abermule; photographic albums, 1898-1978, comprising mainly family photographs; a collection of over 1000 postcards and photographs of historic buildings throughout Europe; and seven manuscript maps of land in Montgomeryshire, 1772-1858.
J. D. K. Lloyd Papers
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 JDKLLOYD
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls004250372(alternative) (WlAbNL)0000250372
- Dates of Creation
- 1597-1887 (accumulated [1920s-[1970s])
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English Latin English, Latin
- Physical Description
- 0.172 cubic metres (6 boxes, 2 bundles)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Dr J. D. K. Lloyd (1900-1978), antiquary, author of A guide to Montgomery and of various articles on local history, was formerly mayor of Montgomery and sheriff of Montgomeryshire, and holder of several public and academic offices.
Arrangement
The 1939 group has been arranged chronologically. The 1973, 1975 and 1979 groups remain unsorted.
Access Information
Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.
Acquisition Information
Deposited by Dr J. D. K. Lloyd of Garthmyl, Montgomery, in 1939, and 1973, with further donations by him per C. J. Spurgeon, in 1975 and 1979.
Note
Dr J. D. K. Lloyd (1900-1978), antiquary, author of A guide to Montgomery and of various articles on local history, was formerly mayor of Montgomery and sheriff of Montgomeryshire, and holder of several public and academic offices.
Title supplied from name of collector
Other Finding Aids
Hard copies of the catalogue of the 1939 group are available at NLW and HMC. The 1973, 1975 and 1979 groups remain uncatalogued. More details are given in NLW, Annual Reports 1938-39, 1972-73, 1975-76 and 1978-79.
Archivist's Note
December 2001
Compiled by Stephen Benham.
The following source was used in the compilation of this description: Who's Who (London, 1978).
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply
Appraisal Information
Action: All records deposited/donated at NLW have been retained.
Accruals
Accruals are not expected
Bibliography
Some of the deeds are referred to in .J. D. K. Lloyd, 'The Lloyds of Montgomery', Montgomeryshire Collections, XLIV (1935-36), pp. 244-61.
Additional Information
Published