Tryweryn Collection

Wales, Gwynedd, Bala. White water kayaking on the Tryweryn River at the National Whitewater Centre

Tryweryn Valley - Mr Jones Parry, the postmaster, outside his post office at Capel Celyn, which will be submerged when the valley is flooded for the reservoir - 10th December 1956

Tryweryn Valley - The little hamlet of Capel Celyn, which will be submerged when the valley is flooded for the reservoir - July 1963

Tryweryn Valley - Mrs Martha Roberts marks the books of her young pupils in the one room school, at Capel Celyn, first opened in 1881. The valley is to be flooded for a reservoir - July 1963

Tryweryn Valley - Children in the congregation at the last Harvest service at Capel Celyn, which will be submerged when the valley is flooded for the reservoir - 1963

Tryweryn Valley - A section of the delegates to the conference being held at Cardiff City Hall - Capel Celyn, which will be submerged if the valley is flooded for the reservoir - 10th December 1956

View of manmade reservoir, Llyn Celyn, Tryweryn Valley, Gwynedd, North Wales, February

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"Remembering Tryweryn: A Lost Valley in Wales" In the heart of Gwynedd, nestled within the picturesque Tryweryn Valley, lies a tale of sorrow and resilience. Once a thriving community, Capel Celyn stood proudly as a testament to Welsh heritage. Mr Jones Parry, the postmaster, would greet villagers outside his post office at Capel Celyn with warmth and familiarity. Mrs Martha Roberts diligently marked the books of her young pupils in the one-room schoolhouse, where laughter echoed through its walls. The children eagerly joined their families at the last Harvest service in Capel's chapel, cherishing traditions that spanned generations. But fate had something else in store for this idyllic hamlet. Plans were set into motion to create Llyn Celyn - a manmade reservoir that would forever change the landscape. As delegates gathered at conferences held in Cardiff to discuss progress and development, little did they know that it came at an immense cost. The day arrived when Capel Celyn faced its darkest hour; it was destined to be submerged beneath Llyn Celyn's waters. The once-thriving village became but a memory etched into history books. The view of this manmade reservoir now stands as a bittersweet reminder of what was lost - homes abandoned and lives uprooted. Yet amidst tragedy emerged strength from within these resilient Welsh souls. Their spirit remains unbroken as they continue to honor their heritage and preserve their culture against all odds. Today, we remember Tryweryn - not just as another chapter in Wales' history but as a symbol of unity and perseverance for future generations to come. May its story serve as a poignant reminder that even when faced with adversity, communities can rise above together – like Bala standing strong amidst Gwynedd's rolling hills – embracing both past memories and hopeful futures alike.