of an idyllic spot in which to raise a child (a strict, taciturn and somewhat indifferent parent), master his profession and write his poetry. So, the physically real village became for me a metaphor for the poetic imagination. See also List of localities in Wales by population David Lloyd (judge) - Pennsylvania Chief Justice, born in Manafon John Griffiths (artist) - artist and friend of Lockwood Kipling, lived in Gwernydd, Manafon. References External links Map of Manafon in 1902: Communities in Powys