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Former district of Gwynedd, Wales
Arfon was a local government district, with borough status, in north-west Wales from 1974 to 1996; it was one of five districts in the then larger county
Arfon_(district)
Topics referred to by the same term
may refer to: District of Arfon, an administrative subdivision of Gwynedd county (1974–1996) Arfon (Senedd constituency) (2007–2026) Arfon (UK Parliament
Arfon
UK Parliament constituency (2010–2024)
Arfon was a constituency in Wales represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament at Westminster. Although it is relatively large by geographical
Arfon (UK Parliament constituency)
Arfon_(UK_Parliament_constituency)
Monstrous cat in Welsh legend
example being Caradoc Vreichvras. Llanfair-is-gaer, a former parish in Arfon (district), Gwynedd Skene translated this as "ready", Bromwich as "a fragment(
Cath_Palug
Former local government area in the UK
the district of Dwyfor, with the rest of the rural district becoming part of the Borough of Arfon, both in the new county of Gwynedd. Bettws Garmon Clynnog
Gwyrfai_Rural_District
Building in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales
floor. It continued to serve as the local municipal headquarters when Arfon District Council was formed in 1974, but ceased to be the local seat of government
Bangor_Town_Hall
of 209 players have appeared in 100 or more such matches for the club. Arfon Griffiths holds the record for the greatest number of appearances for Wrexham
List of Wrexham A.F.C. players
List_of_Wrexham_A.F.C._players
County in Wales
Llanddoged, Llanrwst and Tir Ifan. The county was divided into five districts: Aberconwy, Arfon, Dwyfor, Meirionnydd and Anglesey. The Local Government (Wales)
Gwynedd
UK Parliament constituency (1801–2010)
Borough of Arfon wards numbered 8 to 12 and 16 to 29, together with the District of Dwyfor. In 1996 Welsh local government was again reorganised. Arfon and Dwyfor
Caernarfon (UK Parliament constituency)
Caernarfon_(UK_Parliament_constituency)
Association football club in Wrexham, Wales
2000) Most league appearances: 592 – Arfon Griffiths (1959–61, 1962–79) Most appearances in total: 713 – Arfon Griffiths (1959–61, 1962–79) Most capped
Wrexham_A.F.C.
Peninsula in North Wales
that county was abolished for administrative purposes in 1974. It borders Arfon and Eifionydd to the east, but the boundary is vague. Historically, the
Llŷn_Peninsula
UK Parliamentary by-election
The 1915 Swansea District by-election was held on 6 February 1915. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, David Brynmor Jones, becoming
1915 Swansea District by-election
1915_Swansea_District_by-election
Electoral ward in Wales
"Councillors". Caernarfon Royal Town Council. Retrieved 1 May 2019. "Arfon Welsh District Council Election Results 1973–1991" (PDF). The Elections Centre (Plymouth
Menai_(Caernarfon_ward)
UK parliamentary by-election
The 1910 Swansea District by-election was a parliamentary by-election held for the UK House of Commons constituency of Swansea District in Glamorgan in
1910 Swansea District by-election
1910_Swansea_District_by-election
By-election in the United Kingdom
The 1911 Arfon by-election was a parliamentary by-election held on 11 February 1911 for the Arfon division in Caernarvonshire in North Wales, a constituency
1911_Arfon_by-election
promotion from the fifth tier. Wrexham's record league appearance maker is Arfon Griffiths with 592 appearances, whilst their top goalscorer is Tommy Bamford
List of Wrexham A.F.C. records and statistics
List_of_Wrexham_A.F.C._records_and_statistics
Region of Wales
divided between the county and district councils. The Meirionnydd area merged with the neighbouring Arfon and Dwyfor districts to become a county, which the
Meirionnydd
Local government area in the UK, abolished 1974
Government Act 1972, with its area becoming part of the Borough of Arfon, one of five districts of the new county of Gwynedd. Census of England and Wales: County
Ogwen_Rural_District
District of Wales (1974–1996)
Ammanford Urban District Cwmamman Urban District Llandeilo Rural District Llandeilo Urban District Llandovery Municipal Borough The district held borough
District_of_Dinefwr
Kingdom in northwest Wales, c. 500–1283
cantrefs of Aberffraw, Cemais, and Cantref Rhosyr on Anglesey and Arllechwedd, Arfon, Dunoding, Dyffryn Clwyd, Llŷn, Rhos, Rhufoniog, and Tegeingl at the mountainous
Kingdom_of_Gwynedd
UK Parliamentary by-election
The 1914 Swansea District by-election was held on 13 August 1914. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir David Brynmor Jones, becoming
1914 Swansea District by-election
1914_Swansea_District_by-election
Town and community in Anglesey, Wales
It was one of the year's great occasions for the folk of Anglesey and Arfon. The fair now features traditional fair rides. It comes to Menai Bridge
Menai_Bridge
Officially recognised fastest speed achieved by a water-borne vehicle
record resulted in the pilot's death, with Lee Taylor in 1980 and Craig Arfons in 1989. The record is ratified by the Union Internationale Motonautique
List_of_water_speed_records
Human settlement in Wales
instead, covering the area of the abolished urban district. District-level functions passed to Arfon Borough Council, which was in turn replaced in 1996
Bethesda,_Gwynedd
Subdivisions of Wales; counties and county boroughs
They replaced the previous two-tier system of eight counties and 37 districts that were in place in Wales from 1974 to 1996. For local government, Wales
Principal_areas_of_Wales
Country in Central Europe
original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2009. Prauser, Steffen; Rees, Arfon (December 2004). "The Expulsion of 'German' Communities from Eastern Europe
Hungary
districts, and rural districts in Wales immediately prior to the coming into force of the Local Government Act 1972 in 1974. The number of districts gradually
List of rural and urban districts in Wales in 1973
List_of_rural_and_urban_districts_in_Wales_in_1973
English mountaineer (1886–1924)
Collins, an imprint of HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-00-745574-4. Jones, Iwan Arfon (2003). Moulton, Bob (ed.). Llanberis (5th ed.). UK: The Climbers' Club
George_Mallory
UK parliamentary by-election
The 1915 Arfon by-election was a parliamentary by-election held on 6 July 1915 for the Arfon division of Caernarvonshire in North Wales, a constituency
1915_Arfon_by-election
Former second-tier subdivision in Wales
The districts of Wales were a form of local government in Wales used between 1974 and 1996. There were thirty-seven districts, and they were the second
Districts_of_Wales
Mountainous region and national park in North Wales
for the unnamed third district of Gwynedd, was "Eryri". Its other proposed name would later be chosen as the district of Arfon. Amory Lovins led the successful
Snowdonia
City in north-east Wales
John Williams (born 1937), a Welsh retired snooker referee from Wrexham. Arfon Griffiths (born 1941), a former footballer and manager, 621 club caps and
Wrexham
Welsh medieval cantref
Arfon (or Arvon) was a medieval Welsh cantref in north-west Wales. It was the core of the kingdom of Gwynedd. Later it was included in the new county
Arfon_(cantref)
Statutory city in Olomouc, Czech Republic
Politics. Duke University Press. ISBN 978-0822347941. Prausser, Steffen; Rees, Arfon (December 2004). "The Expulsion of the 'German' Communities at the End of
Přerov
United States historic place
Anglicized version of the Welsh word "Arfon". Arfon references the Welsh medieval administrative district Cantref Arfon. This area figures prominently in
Arvon_Block
Town and community in Gwynedd, Wales
created instead, covering the area of the abolished borough. District-level functions passed to Arfon Borough Council, which was in turn replaced in 1996 by
Caernarfon
Placename element in Welsh meaning "stronghold", "fortress", or "citadel"
community were distinguished as Caer yn Arfon ("fort in Arfon", the latter being a district name (Cantref Arfon) from "ar Fôn", "(land) opposite Môn or
Caer
2025 campaign to display English and British flags
complaint in June 2026 from former North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones, who described the council's position as a "whitewash". Later that
Operation_Raise_the_Colours
Welsh mythological figure
the Grey King or Monarch of the Mist, were told in the most mountainous districts. In the North, he was described as being very mighty and powerful. He
Brenin_Llwyd
Local government authority in north-west Wales
council, with the county also being divided into five lower-tier districts: Aberconwy, Arfon, Dwyfor, Meirionnydd, and Ynys Môn – Isle of Anglesey. Local
Gwynedd_Council
Appleby (football player) (Massillon) Eddie Arcaro (jockey) (Cincinnati) Art Arfons (land speed record tester) (Akron) Bob Armstrong (boxer) (Washington) Earl
List_of_people_from_Ohio
General election held in Wales on 7 May 2026
(Con, #1) Wrexham Lesley Griffiths (Lab) Clwyd South Ken Skates (Lab) Arfon Siân Gwenllian (Plaid) Gwynedd Maldwyn Siân Gwenllian (Plaid, #1) Mabon
2026_Senedd_election
Electoral ward in Wales
Post town BANGOR Postcode district LL57 Dialling code 01248 UK Parliament Bangor Aberconwy Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament Arfon Councillors 1 (County) 3
Glyder_(electoral_ward)
Unincorporated community in Virginia, United States
use - Carnarvon and Caernarvon). The county is known popularly simply as Arfon (in English spelling, Arvon). "Arvonia" is the Latin form of the name. Its
Arvonia,_Virginia
government districts were used as the voting areas; these consist of all unitary authorities, all metropolitan boroughs, all shire districts, the London
Results of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum
Results_of_the_2016_United_Kingdom_European_Union_membership_referendum
British computer hardware company
produced an expansion unit originally developed by Arfon Microelectronics for the VIC-20, having acquired Arfon, and several second processor units for the BBC
Torch_Computers
Rural districts of England
This is a list of rural districts in England and Wales between 1894 and 1974. Rural districts were created by the Local Government Act 1894 in December
List of rural districts formed in England and Wales 1894–1974
List_of_rural_districts_formed_in_England_and_Wales_1894–1974
1915 Portuguese legislative election 1915 Luxembourg general election 1915 Arfon by-election 1915 Keighley by-election 1915 Merthyr Tydfil by-election 1915
List_of_elections_in_1915
Human losses by participating country
Eastern Europe at the end of the Second World War, Steffen Prauser and Arfon Rees, European University Institute, Florence. HEC No. 2004/1, p. 4 (2,000
World_War_II_casualties
Mountain in Snowdonia, Wales
20 April 2011. Barnes, David (2005). "Caernarfonshire: Eifionydd; Llŷn; Arfon". The Companion Guide to Wales. Companion Guides. pp. 279–315. ISBN 978-1-900639-43-9
Snowdon
UK Parliamentary by-election in Wales
30th Parliament of the United Kingdom » 31st Parliament » 1911 February: Arfon Cambridge University Horncastle Westbury Forest of Dean March: North East
1915 Carmarthen Boroughs by-election
1915_Carmarthen_Boroughs_by-election
Population transfer during and after World War II
Wydawnictwo Polsko-Niemieckie, 1995; ISBN 8-3866-5300-0 Prauser, Steffen; Rees, Arfon (December 2004). "The Expulsion of 'German' Communities from Eastern Europe
Flight and expulsion of Germans (1944–1950)
Flight_and_expulsion_of_Germans_(1944–1950)
1963–1969 Welsh nationalist terrorist group
Llithfaen", a reference to Owain Williams. Both men implicated quarryman Arfon Jones in supplying the explosive material found in their possession, which
Mudiad_Amddiffyn_Cymru
Town in Denbighshire, Wales
Llangollen", Ian Chesterman "Pastai Fawr Llangollen" (The Great Llangollen Pie), Arfon Gwilym According to an anonymous rhyme, the bridge over the Dee is one of
Llangollen
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. ISBN 978-3-525-35790-3. Prauser, Steffen; Rees, Arfon (December 2004). "The Expulsion of 'German' Communities from Eastern Europe
Hungary_in_World_War_II
Geographic and statistical region in Wales
southern Gwynedd and publishes separate editions for the Arfon/Dwyfor and Meirionydd districts. A weekly Welsh-language newspaper, Y Cymro, is published
North_Wales
Historic county of Wales
abolished on 1 April 1974. It was largely split between the three districts of Aberconwy, Arfon and Dwyfor of Gwynedd (along with Merionethshire and Anglesey)
Caernarfonshire
1944–1945 World War II battle
Movements After World War Two". BBC. Ther 1998, p. 21. Prauser, Steffen; Rees, Arfon (2004). "The Expulsion of 'German' Communities from Eastern Europe at the
Siege_of_Budapest
Hiking event
December 21, 2011. Barnes, David (2005). "Caernarfonshire: Eifionydd; Llŷn; Arfon". The Companion Guide to Wales. Companion Guides. pp. 279–315. ISBN 978-1-900639-43-9
National Three Peaks Challenge
National_Three_Peaks_Challenge
City in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy
original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2020. Prauser, Steffen; Rees, Arfon, eds. (December 2004). "The Expulsion of the 'German' Communities from Eastern
Trieste
Roman emperor from 383 to 388
families, and possessions in Britain, he conferred upon them numerous districts from the lake on the summit of Mons Iovis, to the city called Cant Guic
Magnus_Maximus
Town in Gwynedd, north-west Wales
Grammar School Hywel Williams (born 1953), Plaid Cymru politician, MP for Arfon, previously Caernarfon, 2001–2024 David Dawson (born 1960), artist Gareth
Pwllheli
Cathedral city and community in Gwynedd, Wales
created instead, covering the area of the abolished borough. District-level functions passed to Arfon Borough Council, which was in turn replaced in 1996 by
Bangor,_Gwynedd
Post-World War II occupation of Germany
War Archived 1 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine Steffen Prauser and Arfon Rees, European University Institute, Florence, Department of history and
Allied-occupied_Germany
Association football club in England
seasons in the Lancashire League, before competing in the Birmingham & District League for ten years. They also won the Cheshire Senior Challenge Cup in
Crewe_Alexandra_F.C.
February 1911: Arfon January 1912: Carmarthen District August 1912: East Carmarthenshire January 1913: Flint Boroughs August 1914: Swansea District February
List of MPs for constituencies in Wales (December 1910–1918)
List_of_MPs_for_constituencies_in_Wales_(December_1910–1918)
their seats up for election. 12 District Councils had all of their seats up for election. 7 non-metropolitan district councils had half of their seats
2016 United Kingdom local elections
2016_United_Kingdom_local_elections
Toponyms composed of synonyms
Castle, Wales (Castle Arfon Castle — Welsh) (this is inaccurate as castle is 'castell' and caer is 'fort,' it's actually Arfon fort castle) Canyon de
List of tautological place names
List_of_tautological_place_names
UK Parliamentary by-election in Wales
general election, he was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Carmarthen District. Williams held the seat at both 1910 general elections. Politically, he
1912 Carmarthen District by-election
1912_Carmarthen_District_by-election
Human settlement in Wales
8 km) northwest of Llanberis. It is the largest populated village in the Arfon area of Gwynedd, Wales. The old name of the village was Llanfihangel-yn-y-grug
Llanrug
Griffiths (born 1931), former presenter of BBC Radio Wales' A String of Pearls Arfon Haines Davies (born 1948), television presenter and continuity announcer
List_of_Welsh_people
Township in Ohio, US
built upon its site. Art Arfons, land speed record holder Walt Arfons, land speed record holder and half brother of Art Arfons Ernest Angley, Christian
Springfield Township, Summit County, Ohio
Springfield_Township,_Summit_County,_Ohio
Review of UK electoral boundaries
names disappeared at the 2024 general election: Aberavon Aberconwy Angus Arfon Argyll and Bute Banff and Buchan Barnsley Central Barnsley East Batley and
2023 review of Westminster constituencies
2023_review_of_Westminster_constituencies
Historic province of Prussia and Germany
Alexander, Embattled Borders, London, 1928. Prausser, Steffen and Rees, Arfon: The Expulsion of the "German" Communities from Eastern Europe at the End
East_Prussia
Blaenau Gwent, Islwyn, Monmouth, Newport, Torfaen Gwynedd — Aberconwy, Arfon, Dwyfor, Meirionnydd, Anglesey Mid Glamorgan — Cynon Valley, Ogwr, Merthyr
History of local government in Wales
History_of_local_government_in_Wales
Giagos - professional fighter with the Ultimate Fighting Championship Art Arfons – world land speed record holder George Constantine – racing driver Chris
List_of_Greek_Americans
Aspect of mid-20th century history
the Post-1945 Poland" (PDF direct download, 2.52 MB), Steffen Prauser and Arfon Rees (ed.), The Expulsion of the 'German' Communities from Eastern Europe
Flight and expulsion of Germans from Poland during and after World War II
Flight_and_expulsion_of_Germans_from_Poland_during_and_after_World_War_II
Trophy and European Super Cup. Matches in the United League, Southern District Combination, London League and wartime competitions are excluded. Players
List of Arsenal F.C. players (1–24 appearances)
List_of_Arsenal_F.C._players_(1–24_appearances)
Calendar year
January 17, 1946. Retrieved September 27, 2025. Prauser, Steffen; Rees, Arfon (December 2004). "The Expulsion of 'German' Communities from Eastern Europe
1946
English businessman and politician
Carnarvonshire and held the seat until 1885. He was then elected MP for Arfon and held the seat until 1895. Rathbone was closely involved in the formation
William_Rathbone_VI
Legal term
Archived October 1, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, Steffen Prauser and Arfon Rees, European University Institute, Florence. HEC No. 2004/1. p. 6 Zybura
Collective_punishment
Electoral ward in Wales
"Councillors". Caernarfon Royal Town Council. Retrieved 25 April 2019. "Arfon Welsh District Council Election Results 1973–1991" (PDF). The Elections Centre (Plymouth
Seiont_(electoral_ward)
City in Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Francis. ISBN 9781351805445. Kamusella, Tomasz (2004), Steffen Prauser; Arfon Rees (eds.), "The Expulsion of the Population Categorized as 'Germans' from
Gdańsk
Former American soccer team
first team selections 1974 Barry Watling, John Rowlands 1975 Mike England, Arfon Griffiths 1976 Mike England 1977 Mike England 1978 Mike England 1980 Roger
Seattle_Sounders_(1974–1983)
6th-century ruler of Eidyn
Nudd Hael and Mordaf Hael to avenge him. They proceeded to raid and burn Arfon until Rhun ap Maelgwn and the armies of Gwynedd forced them out. Clydno's
Clydno_Eidyn
Honorary local government status
Borough status is granted by royal charter to local government districts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The status is purely honorary, and does
Borough status in the United Kingdom
Borough_status_in_the_United_Kingdom
Taylor - The Growl of Thunder". Retrieved 30 November 2016. "Jon Craig Arfons - The Fastest Boat". Retrieved 30 November 2016. "Bill Freitag Tributes"
List of fatal accidents in motorboat racing
List_of_fatal_accidents_in_motorboat_racing
Cuthbert (Labour and Co-operative), Welsh Assembly Member for Caerphilly Arfon Jones (Plaid Cymru) David Taylor (Labour) Simon Wall (UKIP) Matt Wright
2016 England and Wales police and crime commissioner elections
2016_England_and_Wales_police_and_crime_commissioner_elections
Village and community in the Snowdonia area of Gwynedd, Wales
of the Ancient Monuments in Caernarvonshire: II Central: the Cantref of Arfon & the Commote of Eifionydd". Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical
Beddgelert
Former district of Gwynedd, Wales
functions previously divided between the county and district councils. The Dwyfor area merged with Arfon and Meirionnydd to become a county which the government
Dwyfor
constituencies except in Northern Ireland. However, a number of local councils and districts released the referendum results by electoral ward or constituency, while
Results of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum by constituency
Results_of_the_2016_United_Kingdom_European_Union_membership_referendum_by_constituency
1916 UK parliamentary by-election
30th Parliament of the United Kingdom » 31st Parliament » 1911 February: Arfon Cambridge University Horncastle Westbury Forest of Dean March: North East
1916_Exeter_by-election
Urban districts were a form of local government in England and Wales between 1894 and 1974, typically used for smaller and medium sized towns. They were
List of urban districts formed in England and Wales 1894–95
List_of_urban_districts_formed_in_England_and_Wales_1894–95
Village in North Wales
WalesOnline. Barnes, David (2005). "Caernarfonshire: Eifionydd; Llŷn; Arfon". The Companion Guide to Wales. Companion Guides. pp. 279–315. ISBN 978-1-900639-43-9
Llanberis
Guest Liberal Hon Frederick Guest Liberal Commissioner of the Treasury Arfon 11 February 1911 William Jones Liberal William Jones Liberal Commissioner
List of ministerial by-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom
List_of_ministerial_by-elections_to_the_Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
2016 eisteddfod in Abergavenny, Wales
team were not nominated for an honour by the Gorsedd. Singer songwriter Arfon Wyn resigned his membership of the Gorsedd in protest. Archdruid Geraint
2016 Monmouthshire and District National Eisteddfod
2016_Monmouthshire_and_District_National_Eisteddfod
Movements of people during the Cold War
War Archived 1 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Steffen Prauser and Arfon Rees, European University Institute, Florense. HEC No. 2004/1. p.4 Marshall
Emigration from the Eastern Bloc
Emigration_from_the_Eastern_Bloc
UK Parliamentary by-election
30th Parliament of the United Kingdom » 31st Parliament » 1911 February: Arfon Cambridge University Horncastle Westbury Forest of Dean March: North East
1918 Manchester South by-election
1918_Manchester_South_by-election
Welsh mythology, created between 1050 and 1120
identified in reality. Many are associated with Arberth and the surrounding district. Some have not been identified and may be methodological or in need of
Four_Branches_of_the_Mabinogi
Subprefecture and commune in Occitania, France
from its proximity with the big Occitan city. In the Laden-Petit-Train district. Demolition of Albert Ier apartment building began on September 19, 2025
Castres
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