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Llangollen (hlän-gôhl`ĕn, lăn-gôth`lĭn), town (1991 pop. 3,058), Denbighshire, NE Wales, at the head of the Vale of Llangollen on the Dee River. It is a resort for anglers and tourists interested in the antiquities in the vicinity, which include the castle Dinas Bran (13th cent.), Eliseg's Pillar (a shaft of a cross dating probably from the 9th cent.), and Valle Crucis Abbey (1200). The Church of St. Collen (partly Norman) and a 14th-century bridge are also noteworthy. The International Musical Eisteddfod has been held at Llangollen since 1946. Llangollen a town in NE Wales, in Denbighshire on the River Dee: International Musical Eisteddfod held annually since 1946. Pop.: 2930 (2001) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The TV experience goes something like this: you arrive in the tiny town of Llandegla, just northeast of Llangollen (the Welsh tongue takes no prisoners). The short historical snippets allow you to understand exactly the person he mentions place in history (Mata Hari, Michelangelo and The Ladies of Llangollen are just a few of those mentioned). The Northridge Singers, an acclaimed choral group from California State University, Northridge, was named Choir of the World during their debut at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod competition in Wales. |
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