An alcoholic, he died at the early age of 39. He lived in the Boathouse, now a heritage centre, and is buried at St Martin's Church in the town. There is also a castle in the village. The Museum of the Welsh Woolen Industry provides an insight into the woolen industry by displaying the techniques and technology of yesterday and providing, at the same time, a working woolen mill. The process from wool to cloth is demonstrated.
Visitors also learn about the community that was a vital part of the mills.