Blaenau Ffestiniog - Notable People

Notable People

See Category:People from Blaenau Ffestiniog
  • Gwyn Thomas, Welsh poet, academic and the present National Poet for Wales.
  • Anweledig, musical group.
  • Gai Toms, music artist.
  • Llwybr Llaethog, musical group.
  • Howard Bowcott, Sculptor
  • David Nash, artist
  • John Cowper Powys, novelist, lived in Blaenau Ffestiniog from May 1955 until he died in 1963.
  • Glyn Wise, contestant and runner up on Big Brother 7.
  • Dave Felgate, footballer.

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