River Tryweryn

The River Tryweryn is a river in North Wales, historically significant for its flooding in the early 1960s. The Welsh community of Capel Celyn was flooded to create a reservoir to supply water to Liverpool and surrounding areas, despite local opposition. This event caused widespread anger and became a symbol of Welsh resistance to decisions perceived as ignoring local interests. The flooding submerged homes and farmland, and the reservoir, Llyn Celyn, remains in use today. The incident highlighted issues of regional autonomy and cultural identity within the UK.