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Blue plaque to Saunders Lewis

Dramatist, literary critic, and founder of Plaid Cymru

Saunders Lewis photo

Location of plaque: The plaque was attached to a wall which is now part of the Ty Mawr housing complex.

(b. 1893 - d. 1985)

Saunders Lewis was a Welsh poet, dramatist, historian, literary critic and political activist. He was a prominent Welsh nationalist and a founder of Plaid Cymru. Lewis is usually acknowledged as one of the most prominent figures of 20th century Welsh-language literature. He was a 1970 Nobel nominee for Literature and in 2005 was 10th in a BBC poll to name Wales's greatest-ever person.

Saunders Lewis lived for a time (1916-24) in a house called Ffynone Villas on what was Ffynone Terrace. The house has since been demolished and the road name changed to Hanover Street.

Explore further

Archives covering the history of Plaid Cymru are held at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth.  The Plaid Cymru History Society website has plenty of information on the history of the party from its creation in 1924.

PLEASE NOTE: The plaque is situated on private property but can be seen on foot on the front of the building.  Please respect the privacy of the occupants when visiting this plaque.


How to get there:

  • Address: Ty Mawr, Hanover St, Swansea SA1 6BD
  • What 3 Words: bulb.teach.able
  • Nearest bus routes: Brunel Court and St. George's Hotel bus stops. Go to Swansea Bus Times for timetables.
  • Nearest Council Car Parks: There are no council car parks near to the plaque. There is limited on street parking in the area but please be advised that the area is mostly resident permit only parking. Parking at Ty Mawr is private for permit holders only.

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Last modified on 20 November 2024