The Morgan family Coat of Arms ( in wood) at the home in France of John Morgan, the 6th & last Lord Tredegar, who died in 1962. Below is a curious wooden plank with the details of David Morgan, a Welsh Jacobite who was executed in 1746, suggested as a kinsman of the Morgans of Tredegar. The Morgan family motto is " Si Deus Nobiscum quis contra nos" = If God is with us, then who is against us.
NEW BOOK ON
EVAN MORGAN
Sketches of Evan, Viscount Tredegar
‘Lord of the Lies’
As seen by friends, foes and lovers
William Cross, FSA Scot
A new book about Evan Morgan, Viscount Tredegar ( 1893-1949), 4th Lord Tredegar of Tredegar House, Newport is published on 4 December 2017.
The new work is by British Society writer William Cross, Evan’s biographer, and the author of seven other books featuring the notably eccentric Welsh peer.
“ Sketches of Evan, Viscount Tredegar” subtitled ‘Lord of the Lies’ is a compilation of reminiscences and impressions of how the last Viscount Tredegar is recalled by regular habitats of Tredegar House ( the Morgan family seat in South Wales ) mainly in the 1930s, when Evan was lord and master.
Here are real stories, in the words of those who knew Evan, his friends, foes and lovers.
Contributors include historian Cyril Hughes Hartmann, novelist Inez Holden, travel writer Robin Bryans, journalists Cyril Roberts and Charles Graves plus revealing tales from the Irish Catholic diplomat, Desmond Leslie, his son Shane Leslie ( who was Evan’s godson) , The Times literary editor, Alan Pryce-Jones & the political commentator and barrister, Henry Maxwell.
Cross explains: : There are many tall stories about Evan Morgan, and so called facts have been contrived, misinterpreted or just invented: in some cases these are no better than lies.
History is too sacred to lie!
Half truths are the greatest lies of all
Evan himself was a liar! Almost all the contributions address the veracity of Evan's own words, actions and the legend he left behind
This is essential reading for those interested in the British aristocracy in the era before and after the Great War
This is a book of memories ( the first in a series) from and by Evan’s clique. It offers descriptions, opinions, & personal reflections and many surprises.
Jim Dyer, Newport historian provides a nostalgic introduction. The Preface to the book contains an article entitled “ The Erosion of the History of the Morgans of Tredegar House, Newport” by William Cross, FSA Scot
The new book will be available direct from the Author and on Amazon and e bay.
Contact the Author William Cross for further information or about any queries regarding the new book.
A further title in the series will appear in 2018.
Evan Morgan in elaborate costume with his macaw, the infamous 'Blue Boy' from 1930s outsideTredegar House
Side View of Tredegar House, Newport, South Wales: Built for Sir William Morgan ( architect unknown). The site was the seat of the Morgan family for over 500 years
Sketches of Evan, Viscount Tredegar
Lord of the lies
"It's quite extraordinary how people, even those of intelligence, love phoney history, whilst hating the real thing" .
