The story of a country man
By: by John Williams (J.W. London) ; translated from the Welsh by E. Pennant Jones.
Publisher: E.Pennant Jones
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Hailsham)
Language: eng
Number of pages: 161
Work titles: Hynt gwerinwr.
Description: John Williams left school at 13, worked a slate quarry until 18 then left Rhostryfan, Caernarfon for Liverpool.  After many hard years he succeeded and moved to London as a foreman roofer.  He started his own roofing business in Willesden which prospered for many years.  He became a prominent person in London Welsh life and edited Y Ddolen (The Link) the London Welsh journal.  He also wrote a weekly column to Y Cymro headed O'r Brifddinas (From the Capital City) which he signed JW Llundain.  He became well known in Wales under this title.  He was an accomplished englynwr and bacame a National Eisteddfod judge. A facinating account of his period 1880 to 1940.
Notes: For a copy of the book contact the author (John Williams's grandson)  on pennant@surfanytime.net