Trelawnyd
| Trelawnyd | |
| Flintshire | |
|---|---|
| |
| 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Trelawnyd (formerly Newmarket)". Genuki. http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/FLN/Trelawnyd/. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
- ↑ "Y Bywgraffiadur Ar-lein: Wynne, John". National Library of Wales. http://wbo.llgc.org.uk/cy/c-WYNN-JOH-1650.html. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
- ↑ "Trelawnyd Tourist Information". AboutBritain.com. http://www.aboutbritain.com/towns/trelawnyd.asp. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Trelawnyd Male Voice Choir - History