Merionethshire

Welcome

Welcome to the Meirionnydd Branch of the Gwynedd Family History Society. We meet every second Thursday of the month at Ty Siamas, Dolgellau from October through to May each year (excluding December & January).

All Meirionnydd meetings are conducted through the medium of Welsh and start promptly at 7pm.

Members - Free
Non-members - £2 gift donation at the door.

A warm welcome is extended to all!

Our contact details

Chairperson: Vacant post

Secretary: Ieuan E Tomos - ieuanelis@btinternet.com

Project Officer - Myfyr Hughes

Our meetings are held at:

Tŷ Siamas,
Eldon Square,
Dolgellau,
Gwynedd.
LL40 1PY

Location: Google Maps

According to Gerald de Barri (1146 – 1223) while on his tour of Wales, Meirionnydd was one the most rough, deserted, and inaccessible areas of the whole country.

The main towns of Meirionnydd are Blaenau Ffestiniog, Barmouth, Tywyn, Bala and Corwen. In 1974 most of the Edeirnion area became part of the county of Clwyd and then more recently has become part of Denbighshire.

Local Record Office for Meirionnydd Parishes

Gwynedd Archives in Dolgellau are home to a wide range of documents, photographs, maps and newspapers. Please follow the link to their website for opening hours, location and further information on their archive collection.