James James (Iago ap Ieuan)
English
In Memory of James James, Iago ap Ieuan, harpist, and composer of the National Anthem of Wales, who lived in the Cynon Valley from 1873 until his death in 1902. His remains are buried in Aberdare Cemetery.
Welsh
Er cof am James James, Iago ap Ieuan, telynor, a chtfansoddwr Anthem Genedlaethol Cymru, a fu'n byw yng nghwm Cynon o 1873 hyd ei farwolaeth yn 1902. Mae ei weddillion wedi eu claddu ym mynwent Aberdare.
Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau Yn Annwyl I Mi
(The Land of My Fathers Is Dear To Me)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 51° 42.771′ N, 3° 26.745′ W. Marker is in Aberdare, Wales, in Rhondda Cynon Taff. It is at the intersection of High Street (Wales Route A4233) and Church Street on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aberdare, Wales CF44 7LA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Wales. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Celtic Fringe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Aberdare Points of Interest - Monk Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Aberdare Points of Interest - High Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Cynon Valley Combined Services Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); James Keir Hardie, MP (about 120 meters away); Aberdare Freemasons (about 120 meters away); Yr Hen Neuadd Farchnad (about 150 meters away); Aberdare Green Street (about 180 meters away); Synagogue (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aberdare.
More about this marker. Located in the Aberdare Victoria Square.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
