Tŷ Newydd, Writing center in Llanystumdwy, Wales.
The National Writing Centre of Wales occupies a stone building featuring six bedrooms, two libraries, and a conservatory overlooking Cardigan Bay.
David Lloyd George, Prime Minister during World War I, lived at Tŷ Newydd from 1942 until his death in 1945 in the library.
The center conducts writing courses in both English and Welsh languages, covering poetry, fiction, non-fiction, scriptwriting, and children's literature throughout the year.
Literature Wales operates regular residential writing courses with accommodations, meals, and workshop spaces for participants from Monday through Friday.
Architect Clough Williams-Ellis incorporated distinctive elements including a Chinese Chippendale balustrade and a vaulted ceiling in the library during renovations.
Location: Gwynedd
Location: Llansilin
Architects: Clough Williams-Ellis
Elevation above the sea: 38.2 m
Website: http://tynewydd.wales/ty-newydd
GPS coordinates: 52.92170,-4.26410
Latest update: March 18, 2025 13:26
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