Speeches and drafts of speeches mostly typescript but with some manuscripts (and many include manuscript notes) on subjects such as saving the coastline, town and country planning and the importance of civic societies. The speeches were given at university societies, various functions at Portmeirion, other society dinners, and at meetings of the Council for the Protection of Rural England and Council for the Protection of Rural Wales, 1953-1976.
A mixture of photocopies and newspaper cuttings of reviews and articles, both written by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis and concerning him and his publications, including reviews of Architect Errant, 1952-1975.
Press cuttings and invitations,
Press cuttings, 1952-1971; invitations to society dinners, including a dinner at Windsor castle and the Investiture Ball, 1957-1975; table plans for three of the functions and other papers, 1957-1975.
Pamphlets, papers, magazines and other publications mainly concerning architecture and conservation including: Deutsches Dachdecker Handwerk, 1949; a speech by Ove Arup, 1967; the RIBA Journal, 1970; the Architectual Review and The Architect's Journal, 1971; a commendation in memory of Christopher Hussey, 1970; and other publications, 1962-1977.
Press cuttings covering subjects such as London's South Bank, colour schemes for houses, architectural follies, and architecture in Wales including book reviews, 1929-1978.
Articles, drafts of articles, newspaper cuttings and extracts from various newspapers, and letters concerning the articles, 1929-1977. The articles cover various subjects, from local architecture, building design, suburban developments, and national parks to local government, the tourist industry, rebuilding in Germany and Indian architecture.
Newspaper cuttings and excerpts, 1926-1976, mostly relating to Sir Clough Williams-Ellis.
Speeches, articles and invitations,
Speeches, 1953-1976; articles, press cuttings, and reviews concerning various subjects of interest to Sir Clough Williams-Ellis including architecture and conservation of buildings and the landscape; together with invitations to speak at dinners and functions, 1926-1978.
Letters and copies of replies regarding Sir Clough Williams-Ellis's contributions to 'Whose National Parks', 1967.
Ffestiniog and Talyllyn railways,
Letters and copies of replies concerning the Ffestiniog and Talyllyn Railways, and maps and plans of the area, 1964-1965.
Letters from Caernarfonshire County Council, the National Trust and others concerning the setting up of the Snowdonia National Park information centre at the Tremadog market hall which Sir Clough Williams-Ellis bought in order to see it restored. The file also includes photographs and a few drawings, and letters from Jonah Jones whose studio was at the market hall, 1959-1962.
Jones, Jonah
Letters and papers concerning the damage to properties which occured due to the activities of the Explosives Disposal Unit at Trawsfynydd, and the War Department Claims, 1954-1957.
Letters, copies of replies and papers concerning the redevelopment of the village hall at Pentrefoelas, and the appeal in 1959 against the negative decision of the Local Planning Authority, with letters from Lt. Col. John Charles Wynne Finch, 1949-1959.
Wynne-Finch, John Charles, 1891-1982.
Papers and correspondence concerning various local concerns in which Sir Clough Williams-Ellis took interest, often representing the local community, 1949-1967.
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
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.
'Specifications of Works' for Llangoed Castle, 1913.
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.
Design: materials and patterns,
Letters, copies of replies, and brochures of garden ornaments, windows and litter pickers, with photographs relating to various projects, 1960-1977.
Papers including some letters, drawings, sketches, and brochures for wrought iron and cornices, 1952-1972.