National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales preserves and celebrates the sound and moving image heritage of Wales, making it accessible to a wide range of users for enjoyment and learning. Its film collection reflects every aspect of the nation’s social, cultural and working life across the 20th century, giving a fascinating insight into Welsh filmmaking, both amateur and professional.
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Dyffryn for Ever
A station – “Dyffryn on Sea” - without a train, a plane at Llanbedr, automobiles in use at Dyffryn and Barmouth carnivals, and some footballers.
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Overview
Harold Cox lived in Warwickshire but was a frequent visitor to Dyffryn Ardudwy [Dyffryn on Sea] and he and his brother had neighbouring bungalows built in the village, for their retirement. This film celebrates their second home with affection, from shots of the local barber (Huwcyn Dafis) and bobby (“an old friend”) to Will Fox (with rabbits and a chicken), carnivals in the village and in Barmouth, and shots of a monoplane taking off from Plas-y-Bryn, home of William Jones.
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