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Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Papers,
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Journals,

Copies of the following journals and magazines: The Architects' Journal, June 1928; The Illustrated London News, 1972; Country Life, September 16th and 23rd, and an extract from the September 16th issue, 1976.

Knighthood,

Letters and telegrams relating to Sir Clough Williams-Ellis's knighthood, and his autobiography, Architect Errant, 1971-1972. Correspondents include the following: Emlyn Hooson MP, François Spoerry, Henry, Marquis of Anglesey, Sir Frederic J. Osborn, Sir Frederick Gibberd, Jan Morris, and Lewis Mumford.

Leashold Reform,

A memorandum sent by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis to Anthony Greenwood concerning the Leasehold Reform, 1967; letters, copies of replies and papers concerning the Leasehold Enfranchisement and the Leasehold Reform, 1965-1967; and a copy of the bill and a letter from Leo Abse, 1967.

Abse, Leo

Letters 1943-1978,

Letters, papers, speeches and paper cuttings relating to various subjects, including the Society of Knight Bachelor and the College of arms (1972), and letters from Sir Bazil Spence, Francois Spoerry and Joseph Needham, 1943, 1952-1978.

Letters of response,

Correspondence concerning the radio interview 'Improved Simians' between Hallam Tennyson and Sir Clough and Amabel Williams-Ellis, with a copy of the radio listings for that day. The file also includes a treatise on the 'Freedom of the Known' sent to Sir Clough and Amabel Williams-Ellis, 1977.

Letters,

Correspondence relating to Sir Clough Williams-Ellis's recovery after treatment in hospital due to a fall, with papers concerning Portmeirion, the republication of his books, and correspondence between his assistant and others concerning his death, the cancellation of visits and projects, and other subjects, 1977-1978. Correspondents include: Henry Anglesey, Jan Morris, Eirene White, Sir Hugh Wontner, Gerald Dix, Lewis Mumford, Sir Frederic J. Osborn and Lord Cohen of Birkenhead.

Llangoed Castle,

Papers, letters, copies of replies, newspaper cuttings and photos concerning the possible demolition of Llangoed Castle, Llyswen, Brecon, (which Sir Clough Williams-Ellis rebuilt in 1912), 1973-1976. The series also includes the 'Specifications of Works' for Llangoed Castle, 1913.

Llangoed enquiry,

Letters and papers concerning the application to demolish Llangoed, which was a listed building, with press cuttings concerning Llangoed and it's importance as Sir Clough Williams-Ellis's first major work, photographs of the castle, particulars of sale, and letters from Henry, Marquis of Anglesey, 1973-1976. Also in the file is a letter and a brochure concerning Gayhurst House and its conversion as research for Llangoed, 1974.

Anglesey, George Charles Henry Victor Paget, Marquis of, 1922-2013

Llangoed press cuttings,

Press cuttings and other papers concerning the threatened demolition of Llangoed Castle and other country houses, including extracts from the Telegraph Magazine (October 1974), 1973-1974.

Lloyd George Museum,

Letters, copies of replies and papers relating to the building of a new memorial museum for Lloyd George in Llanystumdwy, including letters from Frances, Countess Lloyd George of Dwyfor, 1951, 1957-1963.

Lloyd George, Frances, 1888-1972

Local Concerns,

Papers and correspondence concerning various local concerns in which Sir Clough Williams-Ellis took interest, often representing the local community, 1949-1967.

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-

Maddocks,

Letters, speeches and papers, 1973-1974, relating to the annual Portmeirion Festival in honour of William Maddocks, including a letter from Jonah Jones.

Jones, Jonah

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