Teyrngedau i'r Parchedig John Owen, Rhuthun - englynwr a chynhyrchydd (opens original article in a new tab)

John Owen, a Welsh advocate and drama producer, was arrested in the 1970s for not paying a television license as part of a campaign for a Welsh channel. He contributed to Welsh language content in football and drama, and was described as a devoted and knowledgeable figure. He passed away in 2024 after 60 years in the ministry.

• John Owen was a Welsh advocate who was arrested in the 1970s for not paying a television license as part of the campaign for a Welsh channel.
• He was involved in a small group of Wrexham football supporters pushing the club to provide space for Welsh language content and contributed to official programs and Welsh announcements before matches.
• Owen's work included translating, producing, and directing plays for the Rhuthun Drama Society and was described as a devoted, knowledgeable, and nationalistic figure in literature and current affairs.