Blue plaque to John Hughes
Composer of the hymn Calon Lan
Location of plaque: The front wall of Caersalem Newydd Welsh Baptist Chapel, Treboeth.
Calon Lan (Welsh for 'A Pure Heart') was published in 1892 written by Daniel James in the 1890s and set to the music of John Hughes, both of whom lived in Swansea. Now known as one of the most famous Welsh rugby anthems, more recently it has also been adopted as an anthem by supporters of the Wales football team.
John Hughes, born in 1872, worked his entire career for Dyffryn Steel Works in Morriston, starting as an office boy and rising through the ranks to become marketing manager. He travelled internationally in the course of his work, teaching himself six languages in addition to his native Welsh.
Hughes, who died of a brain haemorrhage in 1914, also served as an organist at Caersalem Newydd Welsh Baptist Chapel.
The blue plaque is placed on Caersalem Newydd Welsh Baptist Chapel, Treboeth, to commemorate its connection with Hughes, who is buried in the graveyard there.
How to get there:
- Address: Caersalem Newydd Baptist Chapel, 894 Llangyfelach Rd, Tirdeunaw, Tre-boeth, Swansea SA5 9AU
- What 3 Words: upon.tested.invite
- Nearest bus routes: Caersalem Cross bus stop. Go to Swansea Bus Times for timetables.
- Nearest Council Car Parks: There are no council car parks near this plaque.