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Trelawnyd is one of [[Flintshire]]'s ancient parishes, originally part of [[Dyserth]] parish. It became a separate parish between 1254 and 1291, and included the townships of Gop, [[Graig]], [[Pentreffyddion]] and [[Rhydlyfnwyd]].<ref name="Genuki">{{cite web| url=http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/FLN/Trelawnyd/| title=Trelawnyd (formerly Newmarket)| publisher=Genuki| accessdate=2010-02-14}}</ref>
 
Trelawnyd is one of [[Flintshire]]'s ancient parishes, originally part of [[Dyserth]] parish. It became a separate parish between 1254 and 1291, and included the townships of Gop, [[Graig]], [[Pentreffyddion]] and [[Rhydlyfnwyd]].<ref name="Genuki">{{cite web| url=http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/FLN/Trelawnyd/| title=Trelawnyd (formerly Newmarket)| publisher=Genuki| accessdate=2010-02-14}}</ref>
  
The village was renamed Newmarket in 1710 by the industrialist John Wynne<ref>{{cite web| url=http://wbo.llgc.org.uk/cy/c-WYNN-JOH-1650.html| title=Y Bywgraffiadur Ar-lein: Wynne, John| publisher=National Library of Wales| accessdate=2010-02-14}}</ref> who obtained a faculty from the Bishops Registry. Wynne had by then redeveloped much of the village, established several industries, a weekly market, and an annual fair,<ref name="Genuki" /> in an attempt to turn Newmarket into the area's market town. The plan failed as nearby [[Rhyl]] developed into the larger market town.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.aboutbritain.com/towns/trelawnyd.asp| title=Trelawnyd Tourist Information| publisher=AboutBritain.com| accessdate=2010-02-14}}</ref> The village was officially renamed Trelawnyd, meaning "Town full of wheat" in the Welsh language], in 1954.<ref name="Genuki" />
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The village was renamed Newmarket in 1710 by the industrialist John Wynne<ref>{{cite web| url=http://wbo.llgc.org.uk/cy/c-WYNN-JOH-1650.html| title=Y Bywgraffiadur Ar-lein: Wynne, John| publisher=National Library of Wales| accessdate=2010-02-14}}</ref> who obtained a faculty from the Bishops Registry. Wynne had by then redeveloped much of the village, established several industries, a weekly market, and an annual fair,<ref name="Genuki" /> in an attempt to turn Newmarket into the area's market town. The plan failed as nearby [[Rhyl]] developed into the larger market town.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.aboutbritain.com/towns/trelawnyd.asp| title=Trelawnyd Tourist Information| publisher=AboutBritain.com| accessdate=2010-02-14}}</ref> The village was officially renamed Trelawnyd, meaning "Town full of wheat" in the Welsh language, in 1954.<ref name="Genuki" />
  
 
==Trelawnyd Male Voice Choir==
 
==Trelawnyd Male Voice Choir==

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Trelawnyd
Flintshire
Trelawnyd - geograph.org.uk - 30432.jpg
Location
Grid reference: SJ0899679784
Location: 53°18’25"N, 3°21’57"W
Data
Post town: Rhyl
Postcode: LL18
Dialling code: 01745
Local Government
Council: Flintshire
Parliamentary
constituency:
Delyn

Trelawnyd (formerly Newmarket from 1710 to 1954) is a village in Flintshire.

History

Trelawnyd is one of Flintshire's ancient parishes, originally part of Dyserth parish. It became a separate parish between 1254 and 1291, and included the townships of Gop, Graig, Pentreffyddion and Rhydlyfnwyd.[1]

The village was renamed Newmarket in 1710 by the industrialist John Wynne[2] who obtained a faculty from the Bishops Registry. Wynne had by then redeveloped much of the village, established several industries, a weekly market, and an annual fair,[1] in an attempt to turn Newmarket into the area's market town. The plan failed as nearby Rhyl developed into the larger market town.[3] The village was officially renamed Trelawnyd, meaning "Town full of wheat" in the Welsh language, in 1954.[1]

Trelawnyd Male Voice Choir

In March 1933, 35 villagers formed a choir (Côr Meibion Trelawnyd) to compete at the village Eisteddfod. Within a few months, it grew to 50 members, and has progressed to world renown with circa 100 members in 2010.[4]

In 1957, under conductor Neville Owen, a local schoolmaster, they won the National championships which were held at Bala.[4]

In 1973, under conductor Dr. Goronwy Wynne, they again won the National choir championship at Ruthin.[4]

References

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