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Description: | Granite pedestal on two square steps with moulded plinth and cornice. On top is a cast bronze bust of William Evans. Additional Information: Cadw report: William Evans was born in Pembrokeshire and was one of the founders of the firm of Thomas and Evans which built and owned many businesses in Porth and elsewhere in Rhondda and south Wales. He was a great benefactor to Porth. Bronwydd house was built for him in 1913/14 and he donated land for the park to the town in 1920. He represented Porth on Glamorgan County Council for 24 years, served on an Appeal Tribunal during the First World War and was appointed to the Justice Bench in 1920. | Subjects: | Statue | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Sculptor: Pegram, A. Bertram | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=6782... | Go to resource |
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