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Morris Williams
A 19th-century Welsh clergyman and writer remembered by the bardic name Nicander, he moved easily between church life and literary culture. His work on Welsh-language worship and poetry helped keep traditional forms lively and accessible for new readers.
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Stair-building and the steel square : A manual of practical instruction in the art of stair-building and hand-railing, and the manifold uses of the steel square
by Fred T. (Frederick Thomas) Hodgson, Morris Williams
About the author
Born in 1809, Morris Williams was a Welsh cleric, poet, and man of letters who became widely known by his bardic name, Nicander. He is especially associated with Welsh religious writing and scholarship, and he is remembered as part of the rich literary world that linked the church, poetry, and public culture in 19th-century Wales.
Williams assisted with the Welsh Prayer Book of 1841 and later produced a metrical version of the Psalms of David. He also became an active figure in Welsh literary life, taking part in the eisteddfod tradition as both competitor and adjudicator. That mix of devotion, learning, and public performance gave his writing a lasting place in Welsh cultural history.
Reliable sources confirm his importance as a writer and cleric, but I could not confirm a suitable portrait photograph of him. The readily available image on his main reference page shows his gravestone rather than the author himself, so no portrait image is included here.