Rhys J. Huws - High Street, Bethesda, Gwynedd, Wales
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A slate plaque on the High Street, Bethesda, Gwynedd, Wales.
Waymark Code: WM10P56
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/05/2019
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Born in 1862 near Machynlleth Rhys J. Huws was an independent minister, poet and teacher.
He was the minister for Bethesda chapel between 1905 and 1912.
He was instrumental in the establishment of the children's eisteddfod.
The plaque is Welsh language only and the text reads.
CARTREF
RHYS J. HUWS
1862 - 1917
GWEINIDOG CAPEL BETHESDA
1905 - 12
SEFYDLYDD EISTEDDFOD Y PLANT
Translation:
HOME OF
RHYS J. HUWS
1862 - 1917
MINISTER AT BETHESDA CHAPEL
1905 - 12
A FOUNDER OF THE CHILDREN'S EISTEDDFOD.
The plaque is easy to view from the pavement.