But for Liverpool in the 1950s, a different and highly controversial solution was chosen: flooding the Welsh village of Capel Celyn to create a reservoir. This decision ignited outrage ...
In 1965, despite huge protests, the Welsh speaking village of Capel Celyn near Bala was drowned under the newly formed Tryweryn reservoir in order to provide a new water supply for Liverpool.
They decided to flood the Tryweryn valley, over 40 miles away, which happened to include the village of Capel Celyn. This was no simple conflict over resources. Capel Celyn happened to be one of ...
In 1965, despite huge protests, the Welsh speaking village of Capel Celyn near Bala was drowned under the newly formed Tryweryn reservoir in order to provide a new water supply for Liverpool.
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