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Capel Celyn
A view over the village of Capel Celyn in the Tryweryn Valley near Bala, Merionethshire, Wales, 27th February 1957. In 1957, a private bill was passed by Parliament to flood the valley in order to create the Llyn Celyn reservoir. The valley, along with Capel Celyn was flooded in 1965 after an 8-year legal battle. Original publication: Picture Post - 8862 - The Valley That Waits For Drowning Or Reprieve - pub. 18th March 1957 (Photo by Alex Dellow/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Alex Dellow
Media ID 11817770
© 2010 Getty Images
1950 1959 Environmental Issues Village Wales Bala Capel Celyn Diry Merionethshire
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This haunting print captures the serene beauty of Capel Celyn, a village nestled in the Tryweryn Valley in Wales. The image was taken on 27th February 1957, just before the valley faced an uncertain fate. In 1957, a controversial decision was made to flood the valley in order to create the Llyn Celyn reservoir, despite fierce opposition from local residents.
The photograph showcases the idyllic rural scene of Capel Celyn, with its charming houses dotting the landscape. It is a poignant reminder of a community that fought valiantly for their homes and way of life against powerful forces.
After an arduous legal battle spanning eight years, Capel Celyn and the entire valley were eventually submerged under water in 1965. The once-thriving village now lies at the bottom of Llyn Celyn reservoir, forever lost to progress and development.
This print serves as a historical record of a tragic chapter in Welsh history, capturing both the beauty of Capel Celyn before its destruction and the resilience of its inhabitants who fought to preserve their home. It is a stark reminder of the environmental issues and human cost associated with such large-scale projects.
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