John Corbett presentation by Dr John Hirst Nov 21st 2022

[QuentinDeakin]

At the society's meeting on Monday 21st November Dr John Hirst gave a comprehensive, well illustrated account of the life and times of self-made salt baron and Liberal MP for Droitwich, owner of Ynysymaengwyn in Tywyn from 1878 to 1901.

This lecture was a companion piece to Dr Deakin's October talk on equally noted previous unrelated owner Edward Corbet. Both men played a significant role in the development of Tywyn and the local area leaving and indelible mark. John's excellent talk, delivered with great panache, was enjoyed by all and he was warmly thanked.

After break for refreshments there were two further short presentations by members. Tony Mitchell displayed antique artefacts from the Corbet Arms hotel from his collection and Dr Tony Lyons presented a photographic montage supplemented by further research on the society's September trip to historic sites in north Pembrokeshire.