Canolfan Owain Glyndwr Centre
The Owain Glyndŵr Centre is built on the site of the famous parliament held in 1404 at which Owain was crowned Prince of Wales. This Grade 1 listed building was given to the town of Machynlleth by Lord Davies of Llandinam in February, 1912.
The Centre hosts a new interactive and informative exhibition on the life, times and vision of Owain Glyndŵr - rebel leader, national hero and self appointed prince of Wales at the beginning of the fifteenth century.
Contact Info:
Location:
Canolfan Owain Glyndŵr Cyf.
Heol Maengwyn,
Machynlleth,
Powys
SY20 8EETelephone Number:
01654 702932
Email Address:
enquiries@canolfanglyndwr.org
Website:
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The Exhibition, which has been promoted and funded by Cadw and the Government of Wales is open to the public and includes the following features:
• A specially commissioned video of the Glyndŵr parliament of 1404
• Informative bilingual display panels depicting Glyndŵr's life and times
• Interactive computer systems telling the history of Glyndŵr and his rebellion
• A mural by Murray Urquhart showing scenes from the life of Glyndŵr and the Battle of Hyddgen in 1402
• The Pennal Letter - copy of the famous letter of 1406, addressed to the King of France and signed by 'Owain, Prince of Wales'
• Reproductions of period costume - which you can try on! - and 15th century banners
• A replica of a medieval broadsword, a typical weapon of 15th century warfare
An opportunity to try your hand at brass-rubbing!!
Aside from the Exhibition, the building also provides spacious, comfortable and well equipped meeting rooms for community activities.