Head-master of Carnarvon School William Davies

Very little biographical information about this William Davies has been easy to confirm, but surviving editions identify him as headmaster of Carnarvon School and credit him as the author of The History of Whittington.

That book, published in the early 19th century, focuses on Whittington in Shropshire and the story of Fulk Fitz-Gwarine. The work stands out for its mix of local history, border lore, and an accessible narrative style that suggests a teacher writing for curious general readers as well as students.

Because so few reliable personal details appear in readily available sources, Davies is remembered mainly through this single surviving work and his role in education. Even so, his book offers a useful glimpse of how regional history was written and shared in his time.