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Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Papers,
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Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Papers,

  • GB 0210 CLGHWE
  • Fonds
  • 1906-1978 /

The papers of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, comprising material relating to his architectural projects, including the village of Portmeirion and the Voelas, Bodnant and Brondanw estates, 1907-1978; papers, minutes and agendas, 1930-1977, of the Council for the Protection of Rural England, the Council for the Protection of Rural Wales and the Advisory Committee on the Landscape Treatment of Trunk Roads; speeches given by Clough Williams-Ellis at various meetings; articles and reviews published by him in newspapers, journals and magazines, and articles published by others on his works; correspondence concerning articles to the press, his publications, fixtures, invitations to various meetings and dinners, letters from architects, artists and other prominent figures; letters, cards and other papers relating to landmarks in his life, such as the conferring of a CBE and knighthood and the celebration of birthdays and his diamond wedding anniversary; and drafts of autobiographies and other writings, 1952-1978.

Williams-Ellis, Clough, 1883-1978

Buildings, grounds and administration,

Papers relating to the procuring of buildings for Portmeirion and their upkeep; papers relating to the grounds and especially the wild garden, and the administration of the estate including heating and electricity, 1941-1978.

Planning permission,

Letters and copies of replies regarding the proposed Guardian Cottage in Portmeirion, 1966, and the Gardner's Cottage at Deudraeth Castle, 1969; together with a letter from the office of the Minister of Housing and Local Government concerning the listing of Portmeirion, 1969.

Projects,

Papers mainly relating to various building projects by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, from whole buildings to garden follies in Wales, England and Ireland, including those on the Aberconway estate and on the Voelas estate.

Various projects,

Papers, letters and copies of replies concerning Sir Clough Williams-Ellis's architectural projects ranging over the period 1922-1939 and 1951-1978.

Lord Langford,

Correspondence with Lt. Col. The Lord Langford, concerning a new driveway and garrage at Bodrhyddan, Rhuddlan and the erection of a monumental folly, including a few photos, 1958-1964.

Langford, Geoffrey Alexander Rowley-Conwy, Baron, 1912-

Nant y Glyn,

Letters, from Col. Gresham and contractors, and papers concerning additions to Nant y Glyn, Cricieth, owned by Lt. Col. J. F. Gresham, 1959-1961.

Stortford,

Letters, copies of replies and papers relating to the replacing of the urns on the memorial hall at Bishop's Stortford College, 1959, 1973-1976.

Thorpe,

Correspondence and papers concerning Jeremy Thorpe's monument to his wife Caroline who died in a car accident in 1970, with drawings and photographs of the bust, 1970-1972.

Thorpe, Jeremy, 1929-

Conservation and amenities,

Correspondence and papers relating to the setting up of an Historic Landscapes Council for Great Britain and to local amenities and various buildings and projects by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis in England and Wales, including: copies of letters sent to various eminent people; the agenda of the Inaugural Meeting of the Swansea Civic Society and a draft constitution; and papers relating to the campaigning against the building of Conway elevated dual carriageway with a map of Conway walls and castle, 1973-1978.

Drum House,

Papers, letters and copies of replies concerning the Drum House, Belvedere, Coesor, and other buildings and properties belonging to the Bodnant estate; the letters are from Christabel, Lady Aberconway, contractors, solicitors and others, 1960-1966.

Aberconway, Christabel Mary Melville Macnaghten McLaren, Baroness

Bodnant Estate,

Letters, copies of replies and papers concerning the commemorative column, modernizing of cottages, Garthmyn Bach, and Drum House; and letters concerning the temple of harmony on the Halswell estate, Bridgwater, 1960-1966.

Administration,

Correspondence and papers regarding accounts, bills of quantities, sketches, drawings, brochures of garden ornaments and photographs of various projects, 1923-1977.

Design,

Papers including some letters, drawings, sketches, and brochures for wrought iron and cornices, 1952-1972.

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