Myrddin ap Dafydd

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0:00:31 > 0:00:34- Pont Fawr, Llanrwst, - spanning the river Conwy...

0:00:34 > 0:00:38- ..is one of Wales's - most recognisable bridges.

0:00:38 > 0:00:43- For locals, there is an easier way - to walk from Llanrwst to Trefriw.

0:00:43 > 0:00:45- Via Pont Gower.

0:00:45 > 0:00:49- I'm on my way to Trefriw - to meet Myrddin ap Dafydd.

0:00:50 > 0:00:54- A local lad who's roamed these - mountains since he was a boy.

0:00:55 > 0:00:59- This area has been the inspiration - for many of his songs.

0:01:05 > 0:01:08- # When the scythe - was on the bracken,

0:01:09 > 0:01:11- # When the axe was sharp,

0:01:12 > 0:01:15- # When the sickle - was harvesting here,

0:01:16 > 0:01:20- # And the land was maintained.

0:01:21 > 0:01:27- # The foreign landlord - had a huge wall around his mansion.

0:01:27 > 0:01:31- # But only gave spare stones

0:01:31 > 0:01:34- # For the labourer - to build his dwelling.

0:01:36 > 0:01:40- # When the turf was ploughed,

0:01:40 > 0:01:43- # And the seeds were in the furrows,

0:01:43 > 0:01:48- # When the rake was harvesting,

0:01:48 > 0:01:52- # And the slope - was under the heavy crops.

0:01:52 > 0:01:55- # There were families - in the neighbourhood,

0:01:55 > 0:01:58- # Even though the work was hard,

0:01:59 > 0:02:06- # And four walls and slates - were a refuge for the language. #

0:02:10 > 0:02:13- What's your connection with Trefriw?

0:02:13 > 0:02:14- I'm from Llanrwst.

0:02:15 > 0:02:20- When we were kids, we used - to come to Trefriw over Pont Gower.

0:02:20 > 0:02:25- It was a safe path for us - to come here on our bikes.

0:02:26 > 0:02:29- Trefriw's football pitch - was better than Llanrwst's!

0:02:29 > 0:02:33- The family moved to Trefriw - when I was 15.

0:02:34 > 0:02:38- It was like moving from the city - to the country.

0:02:38 > 0:02:42- The garden in Llanrwst - consisted of one geranium pot.

0:02:42 > 0:02:45- We had two acres of land here.

0:02:45 > 0:02:49- It gave us a chance to explore - the mountains and the valleys.

0:02:49 > 0:02:52- Cwm Cowlyd, - Cwm Crafnant and Geirionydd.

0:02:53 > 0:02:57- Is that where your fondness - for the countryside began?

0:02:57 > 0:02:59- Yes, I often went walking.

0:02:59 > 0:03:04- I soon knew most of the area - around here.

0:03:05 > 0:03:09- In Trefriw, the sun shines down - on you in the morning.

0:03:09 > 0:03:11- I'm an early riser.

0:03:11 > 0:03:15- There's something magical - about the hours around dawn.

0:03:15 > 0:03:19- The sun is very pure - early in the morning.

0:03:19 > 0:03:24- They say the early sun is good - for fruit trees.

0:03:24 > 0:03:27- It helps the dew disappear early.

0:03:28 > 0:03:30- These apples look very tasty.

0:03:31 > 0:03:33- You go first.

0:03:33 > 0:03:35- What's this river called?

0:03:35 > 0:03:37- This is the Crafnant.

0:03:37 > 0:03:41- It flows all the way down - from Llyn Crafnant.

0:03:41 > 0:03:44- It passes a number of water mills - on the way.

0:03:44 > 0:03:47- This is an excellent place - for a young child to grow up.

0:03:47 > 0:03:50- This is an excellent place - for a young child to grow up.- - None of these paths are straight.

0:03:50 > 0:03:55- Hardly any of the houses - in the village face the same way.

0:03:56 > 0:04:00- They all look as if they've - slid down the hillside.

0:04:00 > 0:04:02- It's very peculiar.

0:04:04 > 0:04:06- The climbing starts in earnest now.

0:04:06 > 0:04:12- Look at these stone walls - there - are a lot of stone walls in Trefriw.

0:04:13 > 0:04:15- Trefriw had many excellent - wall builders.

0:04:15 > 0:04:17- The best in Wales.

0:04:17 > 0:04:20- The best in the valley.

0:04:20 > 0:04:24- We start our journey in Trefriw - - where do we go next?

0:04:25 > 0:04:30- We follow one of my favourite paths, - up past Grinllwm mountain.

0:04:30 > 0:04:33- That takes us - up above Cwm Crafnant...

0:04:33 > 0:04:36- ..all the way - to the Klondyke lead mine.

0:04:37 > 0:04:41- Years ago, there was a thriving - industry in nearby lead mines.

0:04:42 > 0:04:44- From there, we pass Llyn Geirionydd, - Llanrhychwyn...

0:04:45 > 0:04:47- ..Castell Gwydir - and back to Llanrwst.

0:04:49 > 0:04:51- We're heading for the forest now...

0:04:51 > 0:04:55- ..along a wall - that separates two houses.

0:04:55 > 0:04:58- We're walking along the wall.

0:04:58 > 0:05:00- It's a peculiar path.

0:05:00 > 0:05:03- This area is full of peculiarities.

0:05:05 > 0:05:10- Did this area influence you - as a poet?

0:05:10 > 0:05:13- The seasons are very close - to you here.

0:05:15 > 0:05:20- After moving to Trefriw, - I became part of a strong community.

0:05:21 > 0:05:25- We used to hold evenings - of poetry competitions...

0:05:25 > 0:05:27- ..at Plas Celyn and Fron Deg.

0:05:30 > 0:05:33- People would come together - for nights of poetry.

0:05:33 > 0:05:38- That's what sparked my interest - in poetry.

0:05:38 > 0:05:41- If it's fun, you're attracted to it.

0:05:42 > 0:05:45- Yes, but I remember R E Jones - of Llanrwst...

0:05:45 > 0:05:49- ..bringing us all back down - to earth one night.

0:05:49 > 0:05:51- We were all laughing...

0:05:51 > 0:05:56- ..and he told us that we were - the only people in the world...

0:05:56 > 0:05:58- ..who held such poetry evenings.

0:05:58 > 0:06:00- It makes you think.

0:06:00 > 0:06:05- It's an inspiration for some people - to write poetry.

0:06:05 > 0:06:08- We don't want this tradition - to die out.

0:06:09 > 0:06:11- What were your early influences?

0:06:11 > 0:06:14- An eisteddfod was held in Trefriw - each year.

0:06:14 > 0:06:18- I used to compete regularly - in the local eisteddfod.

0:06:18 > 0:06:22- J R Jones, Talybont, - was one of the adjudicators.

0:06:23 > 0:06:27- He gave me - a wonderful adjudication once.

0:06:27 > 0:06:31- An encouraging word from people - like him went a long way.

0:06:31 > 0:06:34- It's started raining.

0:06:35 > 0:06:39- We're coming up - to the mountain path now.

0:06:39 > 0:06:42- This must have been - the old mountain wall.

0:06:42 > 0:06:46- We're on the northern face - of the mountain.

0:06:46 > 0:06:49- It's the sheltered side - of the mountain.

0:06:49 > 0:06:54- Huw Sel, a carpenter and a poet - from Ysbyty Ifan...

0:06:55 > 0:06:58- ..claimed that wood - from north-facing trees...

0:06:58 > 0:07:00- ..was of better quality.

0:07:00 > 0:07:02- The trees were tougher.

0:07:02 > 0:07:06- Some of the trees had a kink - in the middle.

0:07:06 > 0:07:10- It was useful for making - a scythe handle.

0:07:11 > 0:07:14- Huw had a rich vocabulary - of Welsh words.

0:07:15 > 0:07:19- I learnt a lot from him. He'd - normally work with the ash tree.

0:07:19 > 0:07:24- This is a birch - - some would say it's a silver birch.

0:07:24 > 0:07:26- But it's a downy birch.

0:07:27 > 0:07:29- This is a real mountain tree.

0:07:29 > 0:07:35- The old farmers and carpenters - knew their stuff.

0:07:35 > 0:07:40- There are some interesting names - in this area.

0:07:40 > 0:07:45- This is called Cefn Cyfarwydd. - There's something in that name...

0:07:48 > 0:07:51- ..and people were familiar with it.

0:07:51 > 0:07:58- In the olden days, a story teller - was called a 'cyfarwydd'.

0:07:59 > 0:08:03- Cwm Cowlyd is the other side - of this ridge.

0:08:03 > 0:08:07- There's a reference - to the owl of Cwm Cowlyd...

0:08:07 > 0:08:11- ..in the tale of 'Culhwch ac Olwen'.

0:08:11 > 0:08:15- That owl could remember - way back to a time...

0:08:15 > 0:08:20- ..before the first tree - was cut down in Cwm Cowlyd.

0:08:20 > 0:08:24- There was a Roman settlement - in Trefriw.

0:08:24 > 0:08:31- There were wells here - that contained a lot of iron.

0:08:33 > 0:08:36- These were the wells in Cae Coch.

0:08:36 > 0:08:39- They've reopened now - - they're well worth seeing.

0:08:39 > 0:08:45- There was a lot of iron, lead - and zinc in the rocks around here.

0:08:48 > 0:08:50- We're about to reach Klondyke now.

0:08:50 > 0:08:53- Klondyke? That's a strange name.

0:08:53 > 0:08:55- "And here they drown."

0:08:55 > 0:08:58- This is an old lead mine.

0:08:58 > 0:09:02- The lead that was left over - is still there.

0:09:02 > 0:09:07- It's contaminated the water. There - are very few fish in this river.

0:09:08 > 0:09:10- That's Mynydd Deulyn over there.

0:09:10 > 0:09:15- Crafnant on the one side - and Geirionydd on the other.

0:09:15 > 0:09:20- You have to be careful - where you walk around here.

0:09:20 > 0:09:23- There are huge holes - scattered everywhere.

0:09:23 > 0:09:24- Take care.

0:09:29 > 0:09:32- It's opening out now.

0:09:32 > 0:09:38- There must have been an old railway - line on this flattened area.

0:09:38 > 0:09:42- We're walking along - such a natural area...

0:09:42 > 0:09:47- ..but you can still see - man's influence in some places.

0:09:47 > 0:09:52- This is the old incline that - brought lead from the upper shafts.

0:09:53 > 0:09:57- You can see where the lead fell - from the buckets.

0:09:59 > 0:10:01- This is a very rough path.

0:10:02 > 0:10:03- Yes, indeed.

0:10:03 > 0:10:06- It's well worth coming down here.

0:10:07 > 0:10:12- These are the best mining remains - in the area - look at this shaft.

0:10:12 > 0:10:15- It has a huge entrance.

0:10:15 > 0:10:20- I have no idea - where these shafts lead.

0:10:20 > 0:10:23- An interesting piece - of architecture.

0:10:23 > 0:10:26- That's one way to cross a river!

0:10:32 > 0:10:35- This is a huge building.

0:10:35 > 0:10:37- Three storeys.

0:10:37 > 0:10:44- It's an amazing building - - and imagine what went on inside it.

0:10:44 > 0:10:51- The lead industry was still strong - here until about 50 years ago.

0:10:51 > 0:10:56- There were night shifts here - - Parc was the last working mine.

0:10:56 > 0:11:02- Pubs in Llanrwst would open at - 6.00am for the nightshift workers.

0:11:04 > 0:11:09- Scotland Road was the old - Scott area of town.

0:11:09 > 0:11:14- T Glynne Davies describes it - amusingly in the novel 'Marged'.

0:11:14 > 0:11:17- It's where the miners used to live.

0:11:18 > 0:11:23- There were Irishmen, - experienced Cornish miners...

0:11:23 > 0:11:25- ..and miners from Yorkshire.

0:11:25 > 0:11:29- Many of the families - still live in the area...

0:11:29 > 0:11:33- ..with surnames such as Berry, - O'Connor, Harker and Metcalfe.

0:11:33 > 0:11:38- They moved here to work and they're - now naturalised Welsh families.

0:11:39 > 0:11:44- Scott was the old miners' town - - it was the wild west of Llanrwst.

0:11:44 > 0:11:49- I remember a story about Ifan - Denbigh arguing with his wife.

0:11:49 > 0:11:52- These miners would carry - dynamite in their pockets.

0:11:53 > 0:11:57- He was arguing with his wife - at home in Scotland Road...

0:11:57 > 0:12:01- ..and he threw - a stick of dynamite into the fire...

0:12:01 > 0:12:04- ..and ran out of the house.

0:12:04 > 0:12:07- His house exploded - but his wife survived!

0:12:07 > 0:12:11- Can't live with them, - can't live without them!

0:12:17 > 0:12:19- The decline of the mining industry.

0:12:19 > 0:12:22- We're heading up towards - Llyn Geirionydd now.

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0:12:38 > 0:12:42- Llyn Geirionydd - is just over this ridge.

0:12:42 > 0:12:45- This hill is called Bryn Y Caniadau.

0:12:45 > 0:12:49- Taliesin's court was situated here.

0:12:50 > 0:12:55- This was a permanent site for - the eisteddfod until 80 years ago.

0:12:56 > 0:12:59- 60 eisteddfodau were held here.

0:12:59 > 0:13:04- About 1,000 people attended - the eisteddfod here.

0:13:04 > 0:13:08- How recently were they held here?

0:13:08 > 0:13:11- They were held here until the 1920s.

0:13:12 > 0:13:16- They were established - by local poets.

0:13:16 > 0:13:21- Three in particular - Gwilym Cowlyd, - Trebor Mai and Gethin Jones.

0:13:23 > 0:13:25- This is Taliesin's Monument.

0:13:25 > 0:13:28- Taliesin Bencerdd.

0:13:29 > 0:13:32- It's been here for over 150 years.

0:13:32 > 0:13:36- It fell during a fierce storm - in 1976.

0:13:36 > 0:13:39- It was rebuilt very recently.

0:13:39 > 0:13:43- They've retained - many of the old stones here.

0:13:44 > 0:13:47- When people attended - the eisteddfod...

0:13:47 > 0:13:50- ..they would carve their names - in the rock.

0:13:50 > 0:13:53- There are some strange names here - - Eryr Alwen!

0:13:53 > 0:13:57- T H Parry-Williams has carved - his name here somewhere.

0:13:59 > 0:14:03- Gwilym Cowlyd took his name - from Llyn Cowlyd.

0:14:03 > 0:14:06- He lived in Ardda, near Llyn Cowlyd.

0:14:07 > 0:14:12- Trebor Mai lived just over - this ridge in Llanrhychwyn.

0:14:12 > 0:14:16- His name conjures up - an image of a renowned poet.

0:14:16 > 0:14:20- His name is actually - "I am Robert" in reverse!

0:14:20 > 0:14:23- Gwilym Cowlyd - was a very special man.

0:14:23 > 0:14:29- He was a printer, a poet - and also ran a bookshop in Llanrwst.

0:14:29 > 0:14:33- He collected books, too. - He'd collect more than he sold.

0:14:33 > 0:14:36- In the end, - he had to close down the shop.

0:14:37 > 0:14:40- He kept a bull mastiff at his shop.

0:14:40 > 0:14:44- Cowlyd would work - at the back of the shop...

0:14:44 > 0:14:47- ..and the dog - would look after the shop.

0:14:48 > 0:14:52- The dog knew where - the most precious books were kept.

0:14:52 > 0:14:56- If a visitor went anywhere near - these books, the dog would growl.

0:14:57 > 0:15:00- No wonder he didn't sell many books.

0:15:00 > 0:15:04- They called the early eisteddfodau - an 'arwest'.

0:15:04 > 0:15:06- They were great occasions.

0:15:06 > 0:15:10- They were similar - to rebel eisteddfodau.

0:15:10 > 0:15:13- They were rebelling - against the National Eisteddfod.

0:15:13 > 0:15:17- Clwydfardd had his Gorsedd - in the National Eisteddfod.

0:15:17 > 0:15:19- It had become very anglicised.

0:15:19 > 0:15:23- MPs and landowners were allowed - to join the Gorsedd.

0:15:23 > 0:15:27- Cowlyd and his friends wanted - a return to the tradition...

0:15:27 > 0:15:31- ..when the Gorsedd - was only for bards and composers.

0:15:31 > 0:15:37- Cultured people. The Eisteddfod had - to return to its Welsh roots, too.

0:15:37 > 0:15:41- It also needed to be held - in a wide open space.

0:15:42 > 0:15:45- This is where they would hold - their eisteddfodau.

0:15:46 > 0:15:51- Things took a turn for the worse - when Trebor Mai and Gethin died.

0:15:51 > 0:15:54- Cowlyd went off the rails somewhat.

0:15:54 > 0:15:57- He created problems when - the Eisteddfod came to Llanrwst.

0:15:58 > 0:16:02- Clwydfardd would cry to the masses, - "Is there peace?"...

0:16:02 > 0:16:05- ..and Cowlyd would shout, - "No, there isn't!"

0:16:05 > 0:16:08- His behaviour became - more and more erratic.

0:16:09 > 0:16:13- The Shah of Persia - was part of his Gorsedd.

0:16:13 > 0:16:17- He wanted to get some big names - in his Gorsedd.

0:16:18 > 0:16:23- The Pope and the Amir of Afghanistan - were also in his Gorsedd.

0:16:23 > 0:16:26- He was very anti-establishment.

0:16:26 > 0:16:31- He had a very sad end to his life.

0:16:31 > 0:16:33- He died a pauper in Llanrwst.

0:16:33 > 0:16:38- They didn't put a headstone - on his grave for 30 years.

0:16:38 > 0:16:41- He was a genius, in some ways.

0:16:41 > 0:16:45- Today, the Eisteddfod is close - to how Cowlyd wanted it to be.

0:16:48 > 0:16:53- We have to stop here - this - is Llywelyn Fawr's old church.

0:16:53 > 0:16:54- Llanrhychwyn.

0:16:56 > 0:17:00- Rhychwyn was a saint - in the 6th Century.

0:17:00 > 0:17:04- He was the son of Helyg - - you've heard of Llys Helyg.

0:17:05 > 0:17:07- He lived in the 6th Century.

0:17:07 > 0:17:10- It's a very old building.

0:17:10 > 0:17:15- There are two sections - this one, - facing south, is the older section.

0:17:15 > 0:17:18- This was built - almost 1,000 years ago.

0:17:19 > 0:17:23- The walls are very thick - and the door frames are quite low.

0:17:24 > 0:17:25- The door is amazing.

0:17:32 > 0:17:35- You can't speak aloud in here.

0:17:35 > 0:17:38- You always whisper - when you're in a church.

0:17:38 > 0:17:42- The roof trusses - are all made of wood.

0:17:42 > 0:17:45- A lot of work - went into building this.

0:17:45 > 0:17:51- Look at the stained glass window - - one of the oldest in Wales.

0:17:51 > 0:17:54- How long has it been here?

0:17:55 > 0:18:00- It was installed by the Wynne family - when the second section was built.

0:18:00 > 0:18:05- Llywelyn Fawr may well have sat - in these seats.

0:18:05 > 0:18:08- It's one of the few buildings - in Wales...

0:18:08 > 0:18:13- ..you can be sure he visited - at one time or another.

0:18:13 > 0:18:17- He was very close - to the Conwy Valley.

0:18:17 > 0:18:20- He was born at Dolwyddelan Castle...

0:18:20 > 0:18:23- ..he was buried at the monastery - in Aberconwy...

0:18:24 > 0:18:27- ..and his burial stone - is in Llanrwst.

0:18:27 > 0:18:29- This was his church.

0:18:29 > 0:18:32- His hunting court was in Trefriw.

0:18:32 > 0:18:37- He'd walk up the steep hill - from Trefriw to Llanrhychwyn.

0:18:37 > 0:18:43- According to the stories, his wife, - Siwan, was not an early riser.

0:18:44 > 0:18:49- She seldom made the trek here - on a Sunday morning.

0:18:49 > 0:18:55- Llywelyn built a church in Trefriw - in the end - St Mary's Church.

0:18:55 > 0:18:58- Siwan was of Norman descent.

0:18:58 > 0:19:02- It is said he built the church...

0:19:02 > 0:19:06- ..to save Siwan the steep walk - every Sunday morning.

0:19:07 > 0:19:09- He was keeping his wife happy!

0:19:10 > 0:19:13- There's a certain something - about ancient churches.

0:19:13 > 0:19:16- You almost feel closer to God.

0:19:18 > 0:19:20- There's a special atmosphere here.

0:19:20 > 0:19:25- There are pieces of furniture - with names and dates carved on them.

0:19:25 > 0:19:29- Some of them have been here - for 400 years.

0:19:30 > 0:19:34- There's something magical about - them and the gravestones outside.

0:19:34 > 0:19:39- You can see examples - of the old style of calligraphy.

0:19:42 > 0:19:45- There's a wonderful colour - to these flowers.

0:19:45 > 0:19:49- There are a number of roads - down from Llanrhychwyn...

0:19:49 > 0:19:54- ..but this road, which leads - to Castell Gwydir, is special.

0:19:54 > 0:19:58- There are different types of trees - here, too.

0:19:58 > 0:20:02- Holly trees with red berries.

0:20:02 > 0:20:04- Red leaves on the beech tree.

0:20:04 > 0:20:06- Red leaves on the beech tree.- - Oak. Horse chestnut.

0:20:07 > 0:20:12- There's a cedar tree over there - - one of many in the area.

0:20:18 > 0:20:21- We're within sight - of Castell Gwydir now, Iolo.

0:20:22 > 0:20:25- It's not a real castle - - it's an Elizabethan palace.

0:20:26 > 0:20:29- It has wonderful chimney stacks - from the Elizabethan period.

0:20:29 > 0:20:34- The Wynne family lived here. They - were very powerful in north Wales.

0:20:34 > 0:20:40- John Wynne of Gwydir was the most - well-known member of the family.

0:20:40 > 0:20:44- He wrote a book about his family - and about local history.

0:20:47 > 0:20:50- This lowland is quite wet - after the recent rainfall.

0:20:50 > 0:20:56- It would be a lot worse without - this river defence here.

0:20:57 > 0:21:01- It's done well - during periods of high water levels.

0:21:02 > 0:21:04- This is an old river path.

0:21:05 > 0:21:08- They've raised it - and strengthened it.

0:21:08 > 0:21:13- John Wynne lived in Gwydir - - 'gwydir' means old low land.

0:21:13 > 0:21:16- That's why it's called Gwydir.

0:21:16 > 0:21:22- He began the work of strengthening - the river defence around here.

0:21:23 > 0:21:27- He had a small harbour near Gwydir.

0:21:27 > 0:21:32- Boats would sail up the river - carrying wine from Beaumaris.

0:21:32 > 0:21:36- They built a huge estate - and included this lowland.

0:21:36 > 0:21:39- There were many tales - about John Wynne of Gwydir.

0:21:39 > 0:21:42- He would often trick people.

0:21:42 > 0:21:46- He once called his lawyer - to his garden in Gwydir.

0:21:47 > 0:21:51- He placed some of the - garden's earth in his own shoes.

0:21:51 > 0:21:55- Both of them went to a cottage - in Dolwyddelan...

0:21:55 > 0:22:00- ..and he stated that he was - standing on Gwydir territory.

0:22:00 > 0:22:02- The lawyer confirmed this...

0:22:02 > 0:22:06- ..and the poor old widow - signed her home over to Wynne.

0:22:06 > 0:22:10- That's why he was knighted, - I suppose.

0:22:10 > 0:22:14- Here we are - Pont Gower. - The end of the road.

0:22:14 > 0:22:19- We've walked along flat countryside, - wooded slopes...

0:22:19 > 0:22:22- ..valleys, lakes and mountains.

0:22:22 > 0:22:25- A very varied walk.

0:22:25 > 0:22:29- This is Pont Gower - who was Gower?

0:22:29 > 0:22:31- He was Trefriw's Vicar.

0:22:32 > 0:22:36- He saw his opportunity when - the railway was built in Llanrwst.

0:22:36 > 0:22:39- This is Llanrwst and Trefriw's - train station.

0:22:40 > 0:22:43- He built a wooden bridge - to link the villages.

0:22:43 > 0:22:46- He placed a toll booth at one end...

0:22:46 > 0:22:50- ..and collected contributions, for - the Vicar's sherry fund probably!

0:22:50 > 0:22:54- He'd also transport people - back and forth to Trefriw.

0:22:54 > 0:22:58- There were a lot of stories - about John Gower.

0:22:58 > 0:23:02- You'll have to come back again - to hear some more.

0:23:02 > 0:23:05- Delighted! Any excuse!

0:23:06 > 0:23:09- # But May came to Nant Conwy,

0:23:09 > 0:23:13- # To green the hazel and the ash.

0:23:13 > 0:23:16- # The habitat of the hard woods,

0:23:16 > 0:23:20- # Will survive in spite of this.

0:23:20 > 0:23:24- # Spring's colours came once more,

0:23:25 > 0:23:28- # Where the hard winter had been.

0:23:28 > 0:23:32- # The land will beat the master,

0:23:32 > 0:23:38- # While the oak remains. #

0:23:38 > 0:23:41- S4C subtitles by- TROSOL Cyf.

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