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    Myddfai (Welsh pronunciation) is a small village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is situated south of Llandovery in the Brecon Beacons, and...
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  • Physicians of Myddfai (Welsh: Meddygon Myddfai) were, according to local folklore, a succession of physicians who lived in the parish of Myddfai in Carmarthenshire...
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    Mynydd Myddfai is a hill 4.5 miles southeast of Llandovery in the county of Carmarthenshire, southwest Wales. It lies within the Brecon Beacons National...
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    Carmarthenshire, Wales. The 192-acre (0.78 km2) estate is near the village of Myddfai, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire. The nearest station is Llandovery, which...
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  • The Myddfai Steep Belt is a geological structure which affects rocks of Silurian and Devonian age in mid Wales. It extends for tens of miles across country...
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    The Doctor of Myddfai is an opera in two acts composed by Peter Maxwell Davies to a libretto by David Pountney. The work premiered at the New Theatre...
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    St Michael's Church is the Anglican parish church for the parish of Myddfai, south of Llandovery, in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The present building dates...
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    generations, often by wise women known as "cunning folk." The "Physicians of Myddfai," a Welsh herbal manuscript from the 13th century, reflects the blending...
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  • Orchestra, under the composer's baton. In June, his new opera, The Doctor of Myddfai, was premièred in Cardiff. Other British composers who produced new works...
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    and they were happy for years putting up a house in Esgair Llaethdy near Myddfai, and bringing up a family there. The girl had very special cattle, traditionally...
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    and the Arts Council of Wales. According to folklore, the Physicians of Myddfai practised in the area in the 13th century. The Bank of the Black Ox, one...
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    (1976), The Lighthouse (1980, his most popular opera), and The Doctor of Myddfai (1996). The ambitious, nihilistic parable Resurrection (1987), which includes...
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    dynasty that lasted over 500 years – 'The Physicians of Myddfai' from the village of Myddfai just outside Llandovery. Some researchers believe that J...
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    Llanllwni Llanpumsaint Llansawel Llansteffan Llanwrda Llwynhendy Manordeilo Myddfai Nantgaredig Newcastle Emlyn New Inn Pantyffynnon Pemberton Pembrey Pencader...
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  • is distinct from other accents in its county, such as the one spoken in Myddfai, due to separation by the Brecon Beacons, creating a substantial communication...
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    effects on any disease. Bearberry was first documented in The Physicians of Myddfai, a 13th-century Welsh herbal. It was also described by Clusius in 1601...
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  • Prince of Wales, when he inherited the Duchy of Cornwall. Llwynywermod Myddfai, Carmarthenshire, Wales The Prince and Princess of Wales Usual country...
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    southeast of Llangadog. Llanddeusant lies within the Llansadwrn & Llangadog / Myddfai & Llanddeusant ward, which had a population of 2,412 at census 2001. The...
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  • were returned unopposed. A further Independent candidate was returned at Myddfai after the sitting councillor, W.R. Clement, withdrew. A feature of the...
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    Peter Maxwell Davies for whom he wrote the librettos of The Doctor of Myddfai, Mr Emmet Takes a Walk and Kommilitonen! Pountney was born in Oxford and...
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    Llanllwni Llanpumsaint Llansawel Llansteffan Llanwrda Llwynhendy Manordeilo Myddfai Nantgaredig Newcastle Emlyn New Inn Pantyffynnon Pemberton Pembrey Pencader...
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  • Myddfai 1935 Party Candidate Votes % ±% Independent David Davies* Unopposed Independent win (new seat)...
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    Llanllwni Llanpumsaint Llansawel Llansteffan Llanwrda Llwynhendy Manordeilo Myddfai Nantgaredig Newcastle Emlyn New Inn Pantyffynnon Pemberton Pembrey Pencader...
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    national newspapers. He translated from mediaeval Welsh The Physicians of Myddfai - Cures and Remedies of the Medieval World. In 2002, Stephens wrote of...
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  • Parish Church. Formerly known as St Melan's Church. St Michael's Church Myddfai Religious 14th–15th centuries St Michael and All Angels Church Colwinston...
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    and the sign Aries. A Welsh prescription attributed to the Physicians of Myddfai ascribes dream-controlling properties to betony, advising hanging its leaves...
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  • Myddfai 1961 Party Candidate Votes % ±% Independent Morgan Lewis Jones* unopposed Independent hold Swing...
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  • Myddfai 1970 Party Candidate Votes % ±% Independent E.G. Morgan* unopposed Independent hold Swing...
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  • Myddfai 1937 Party Candidate Votes % ±% Independent David Davies* Unopposed Independent hold Swing...
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  • Myddfai 1964 Party Candidate Votes % ±% Independent Morgan Lewis Jones* 261 Independent Samuel Christmas Price 195 Independent hold Swing...
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