Tryweryn flooding
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Tryweryn flooding refers to the controversial 1960s inundation of the Welsh village of Capel Celyn to create a reservoir for supplying water to Liverpool, which became a powerful symbol of Welsh nationalism and political protest.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
controversy
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historical event ⓘ political protest symbol ⓘ |
| cause | construction of a reservoir for Liverpool Corporation ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
compulsory purchase of land
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lack of consent from Welsh local authorities ⓘ opposition from Welsh MPs ⓘ |
| commemoratedBy |
Cofiwch Dryweryn mural
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
memorials in Wales ⓘ |
| country | Wales ⓘ |
| effect |
campaigns for greater Welsh self-government
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demolition of Capel Celyn village ⓘ displacement of Capel Celyn residents ⓘ growth of political protest in Wales ⓘ increased support for Plaid Cymru ⓘ loss of Welsh-speaking rural community ⓘ resentment towards Liverpool authorities in Wales ⓘ strengthening of Welsh nationalism ⓘ |
| endTime | 1965 ⓘ |
| hasAftermath | formal apology by Liverpool City Council in 2005 ⓘ |
| hasSymbol | slogan "Cofiwch Dryweryn" ⓘ |
| languageCommunityAffected | Welsh-speaking community ⓘ |
| legalBasis | Act of Parliament passed at Westminster ⓘ |
| location |
Capel Celyn
NERFINISHED
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Gwynedd NERFINISHED ⓘ Tryweryn Valley NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| managedBy | Liverpool Corporation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| opposedBy |
Plaid Cymru
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Welsh nationalist activists NERFINISHED ⓘ local residents of Capel Celyn ⓘ |
| partOf |
history of Welsh nationalism
ⓘ
history of water supply to English cities ⓘ |
| pointInTime | 1965 ⓘ |
| politicalSignificance |
catalyst for devolution debates in Wales
ⓘ
symbol of perceived English domination over Wales ⓘ |
| purpose |
creation of Llyn Celyn reservoir
ⓘ
water supply for Liverpool ⓘ |
| resultedIn |
creation of Llyn Celyn reservoir
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submergence of farms, chapel, and school at Capel Celyn ⓘ |
| significantPlace |
Capel Celyn
NERFINISHED
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Liverpool NERFINISHED ⓘ Llyn Celyn NERFINISHED ⓘ River Tryweryn NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| startTime | early 1960s ⓘ |
| topicOf |
Welsh historical studies
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documentaries about Welsh nationalism ⓘ political speeches in Wales ⓘ |
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