Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Cymorth chwilio | Finding Aid - Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Papers, (GB 0210 CLGHWE) Cynhyrchir gan Access to Memory (AtoM) 2.3.0 Generated by Access to Memory (AtoM) 2.3.0 Argraffwyd: Mai 05, 2017 Printed: May 05, 2017 Wrth lunio'r disgrifiad hwn dilynwyd canllawiau ANW a seiliwyd ar ISAD(G) Ail Argraffiad; rheolau AACR2; ac LCSH Description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd ed.; AACR2; and LCSH https://archifau.llyfrgell.cymru/index.php/sir-clough-williams-ellis-papers archives.library .wales/index.php/sir-clough-williams-ellis-papers Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Allt Penglais Aberystwyth Ceredigion United Kingdom SY23 3BU 01970 632 800 01970 615 709 [email protected] www.llgc.org.uk Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Papers, Tabl cynnwys | Table of contents Gwybodaeth grynodeb | Summary information .............................................................................................. 3 Hanes gweinyddol / Braslun bywgraffyddol | Administrative history | Biographical sketch ......................... 3 Natur a chynnwys | Scope and content .......................................................................................................... 4 Trefniant | Arrangement .................................................................................................................................. 5 Nodiadau | Notes ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Pwyntiau mynediad | Access points ............................................................................................................... 5 Disgrifiad cyfres | Series descriptions ............................................................................................................ 6 - Tudalen | Page 2 - GB 0210 CLGHWE Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Papers, Gwybodaeth grynodeb | Summary information Lleoliad | Repository: Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Teitl | Title: Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Papers, ID: GB 0210 CLGHWE Virtua system control vtls004382820 number [alternative]: GEAC system control (WlAbNL)0000382820 number [alternative]: Dyddiad | Date: 1906-1978 / (dyddiad creu | date of creation) Disgrifiad ffisegol | 0.638 cubic metres (30 boxes)Part of the fonds has been affected Physical description: by fire and damp - further details are given in the relevant units of description.Part of the fonds has been affected by fire and damp - further details are given in the relevant units of description Lleoliad ffisegol | ARCH/MSS (GB0210) Physical location: Dyddiadau creu, golygu a dileu | Dates of creation, revision and deletion: Nodyn | Note Title based on contents of fonds. Original titles of files have been [generalNote]: kept where appropriate. Hanes gweinyddol / Braslun bywgraffyddol | Administrative history | Biographical sketch Nodyn | Note Sir Bertram Clough Williams-Ellis was an architect and creator of Portmeirion village, with interests ranging from architecture, landscaping and preservation of the countryside to landscaping of trunk roads and writing. Clough Williams-Ellis was born on the 28th of May, 1883, and educated at Oundle and Trinity College, Cambridge. He began training as an architect in London but within three months left for his first commission. His most famous project was Portmeirion village in North Wales, but other major works include Llangoed Castle; Oare House; Stowe School; Bishop's Stortford College Chapel; the Lloyd George Mausoleum, Museum, and Westminster Abbey Memorial; Rhiwlas; Voelas; Nantclwyd Hall and Dalton Hall. He Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen | Page 3 GB 0210 CLGHWE Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Papers, was also involved in many lesser projects, including churches, schools, village halls and civic amenities, smaller houses, hotels, monuments and garden follies. Sir Clough Williams-Ellis was a member of numerous committees, among them the National Parks Committee, National Trust Committee for Wales and the Trunk Road Advisory Committee. He was also the Vice-President of the Council for the Preservation of Rural Wales and a member of the Athenaeum Club in London. A prolific writer, the following publications are but a few examples of his works: England and the Octopus (London, [1928]), The Architect (London, 1929), Town and Country Planning (1951), Portmeirion - the Place and its Meaning (London, [1963], Roads in the Landscape (1967), Architect Errant (London, 1971), and Around the World in Ninety Years (Portmeirion, 1978). He died on the 8th of April, 1978. Hanes Gwarchodol | Custodial history Many drawings and plans were sent by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) between 1972 and 1978, with negotiations concerning the rest of his drawings going to RIBA cut short by his death. However, his wishes were taken into account by his widow, Lady Amabel Williams-Ellis, and the rest of the drawings were sent to RIBA, while the archival materials were sent to NLW in 1978. Natur a chynnwys | Scope and content The papers of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, comprising material relating to his architectural projects, including the village of Portmeirion and the Voelas, Bodnant and Brondanw estates, 1907-1978; papers, minutes and agendas, 1930-1977, of the Council for the Protection of Rural England, the Council for the Protection of Rural Wales and the Advisory Committee on the Landscape Treatment of Trunk Roads; speeches given by Clough Williams-Ellis at various meetings; articles and reviews published by him in newspapers, journals and magazines, and articles published by others on his works; correspondence concerning articles to the press, his publications, fixtures, invitations to various meetings and dinners, letters from architects, artists and other prominent figures; letters, cards and other papers relating to landmarks in his life, such as the conferring of a CBE and knighthood and the celebration of birthdays and his diamond wedding anniversary; and drafts of autobiographies and other writings, 1952-1978. Nodiadau | Notes Nodiadau teitl | Title notes Ffynhonnell | Immediate source of acquisition Lady Amabel Williams-Ellis; Deposit; 1978; 1979179. Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen | Page 4 GB 0210 CLGHWE Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Papers, Trefniant | Arrangement Arranged at NLW into six groups: Portmeirion and other building projects; Brondanw estate; committees; speeches, articles and invitations; correspondence and celebrations; autobiographies and other writings. The original order of the individual files has been retained unless indicated otherwise. Ffurf arall ar gael | Alternative form available Text Cyfyngiadau ar fynediad | Restrictions on access Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to abide by the conditions noted on the 'Modern papers - data protection' form issued with their readers' tickets. Amodau rheoli defnydd | Conditions governing use Usual copyright laws apply; Clough Williams-Ellis copyright owned by the Clough Williams-Ellis Foundation, Balfours, Property Professionals, Windsor House, Windsor Place, Shrewsbury. Disgrifiadau deunydd | Related material Drawings and plans by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis were sent to the British Architectural Library, Drawings Collection, Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) between 1972 and 1978, and again in 1981 and 1984; also at RIBA are correspondence and articles relating to Wales, in particular Snowdonia National Park; correspondence relating to David Lloyd George's house is in the House of Lords Record Office; letters to the Manchester Guardian are at the John Rylands University Library at Manchester; and correspondence with Sir Frederic Osborn is at the Welwyn Garden City Central Library, Hertfordshire. Ychwanegiadau | Accruals Accruals are not expected. Nodiadau eraill | Other notes • Statws cyhoeddiad | Publication status: Published Pwyntiau mynediad | Access points • Williams-Ellis, Clough, 1883-1978 -- Archives. (pwnc) | (subject) • Architecture -- Wales -- 20th century (pwnc) | (subject) • Architecture -- England -- 20th century (pwnc) | (subject) • Architects -- Archives. (pwnc) | (subject) Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen | Page 5 GB 0210 CLGHWE Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Papers, Disgrifiad cyfres | Series descriptions Cod cyfeirnod | Ref Teitl | Title Dyddiadau | Statws mynediad | Cynhwysydd | code Dates Access status Container P. vtls004384237 Otherlevel - Portmeirion and other 1923-1978. P. (WlAbNL)0000384237 building projects, Cyfres | Series P1. vtls004394224 (WlAbNL)0000394224: Portmeirion, Crëwr | Creator: Dyddiad | Date: 1928-1978. (dyddiad creu) | (date of creation) Natur a chynnwys | Scope and content: Letters and papers regarding the creation of Portmeirion, the selection of buildings for and their removal to the estate; letters from and papers dealing with tenants and the upkeep of the buildings and gardens at Portmeirion; papers relating to the advertising of Portmeirion in the press by means of articles written about it; and papers relating to his interest in seaside retreats, 1928-1978. Disgrifiad ffisegol | Physical description: 10 envelopes, 5 folders, 2 boxes. Lleoliad ffisegol | Physical location: ARCH/MSS (GB0210) Nodyn | Note: Preferred citation: P1. Pwyntiau mynediad | Access points: • Architecture -- Conservation and restoration