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Lewis T Evans (1882-1975)

Ruthin.

He was born at Ty'n-y-gilfach, Cefn Brith, in the parish of Cerrigydrudion and the county of Conwy. During his working life he had been a farm servant, small-holder, quarryman, gamekeeper and forester. He was also a talented poet and a noted tradition-bearer. Some four hundred of his narratives were recorded on tape by the Museum of Welsh Life during 1964-74. (For further information relating to Lewis T Evans, see the notes to his story: 'Robin Ddu and his Brothers'.)

Stories Presented

The Farmer Who Does His Wife's Housework Who is the Boss - The Husband or the Wife? Robin Ddu And His Brothers Robin the Sailor and the Woman of the Brown Cow Inn Three Brothers Make Their Fortunes The Treasure of Tyddyn Cwtyn y Ci The Heron, the Cat and the Bramble The Three Jolly Lads and the Innkeeper