Born Edward Williams in Glamorgan. Founder member of the Unitarian movement in Wales, an anti-slavery campaigner, and political radical who called himself "The Bard of Liberty". As a stonemason he travelled to London where from his romantic vision of Wales and Welshness he created the ancient institution of the Gorsedd of the Bards of the Isle of Britain, even inventing a bardic alphabet. His ceremonies are an integral part of today's National Eisteddfod.
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Iolo Morganwg
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Iolo Morganwg
The plaque of Anglesey Stone designed and carved by Morris was unveiled at mi...
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Joanna Baillie
Poet and dramatist, born Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Moved into Bolton House with her mother and sister in 1791 and lived there until her death. Buried at nearby St John's church, Church Row.
1 memorial
Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay
Historian, essayist, poet. Â Born Leicestershire but brought up in the Clapham home. Â Spent four years (1834 - 8) as an administrator in India, during which he showed little interest in Indian cultu...
4 memorials
Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
Diplomat, poet, hedonist and traveller. Born Petworth House, Sussex. Advocated anti-Imperialism, and supported Irish nationalism. Legendary womaniser, one being William Morris's wife, Jane. Married...
1 memorial
John Donne
Poet and clergyman. Â Born in Bread Street into a literate Catholic family (connected to Sir Thomas More) at a time when the Catholic religion was banned. Appointed private secretary to Sir Thomas E...
1 memorial
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