Twm Siôn Cati
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Twm Siôn Cati is a prominent figure in Welsh folklore. While many tales of cunning and trickery have been associated with Twm, he is also said to have been a respected antiquary, genealogist and poet
A statue of Twm Sion Cati in Tregaron
John Dee corresponded with Thomas Jones, who visited Dee at London and Mortlake. This Thomas Jones has been suggested as the historic Twm Siôn Cati.
Welsh actor John Ogwen portrayed Twm in the 1978 BBC drama Hawkmoor
Afon Tywi and Craig Clungwyn geograph.org.uk 1457928
Black Book of Carmarthen
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The Black Book of Carmarthen is thought to be the earliest surviving manuscript written solely in Welsh. The book dates from the mid-13th century; its name comes from its association with the Priory o
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…advisor to Thomas Cromwell during the dissolution of the monasteries. Price was also an antiquarian and a collector of rare Welsh documents, such as the Black Book of Carmarthen. Jones is said to have been a steward who "often had recourse to the law". He is also said to have been pardoned of his offences in 1559, being named…
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Black Book of Carmarthen (f.29.v)