
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Waldo Williams (1904-1971) Poet Pacifist Quaker Patriot. Waldo stayed here at Alandale between 1949-1951 when the hotel was run by the Thomas family. Waldo and 'Johnny Batch', the head of the household, were firm friends.
Waldo Williams (1904-1971) was a prominent Welsh poet and pacifist who played a significant role in Welsh cultural life, advocating for peace and social justice through his work. His time at Alandale from 1949 to 1951 reflects his connections within the Quaker community, which supported his pacifist beliefs and literary endeavors.
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