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[[File:I. D. Hooson.jpg|thumb|I. D. Hooson, Welsh solicitor and poet.]] |
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[[File:I. D. Hooson Memorial.jpg|thumb|I. D. Hooson Memorial on The 'Panorama Walk', Garth, Trevor.]] |
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== Early life and education == |
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His grandfather was one of a group of [[lead]] [[miner]]s who left [[Cornwall]] for Wales and settled in [[Flintshire]]. Isaac's father Edward moved to Rhosllannerchrugog from [[Holywell]], Flintshire as an [[apprentice]] grocer and, later, set up his own grocers and drapery shop in Rhos. |
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Isaac Daniel Hooson was born to Harriet and Edward Hooson in Victoria House, Market St. in the village of [[Rhosllannerchrugog]], [[Wrexham]], [[Wales]] on 2 September 1880.<ref name=":0">{{cite DWB |id=s2-HOOS-DAN-1880 |title=HOOSON, ISAAC DANIEL |author=Thomas Parry|author-link=Thomas Parry (author)|author2=Arwyn Lloyd Hughes |accessdate=12 April 2014}}</ref> He was educated at the Rhos board school and [[Ruabon Grammar School|Ruabon grammar school]]. His grandfather was one of a group of [[lead]] [[miner]]s who left [[Cornwall]] for Wales and settled in [[Flintshire]]. Isaac's father Edward moved to Rhosllannerchrugog from [[Holywell, Flintshire|Holywell]], Flintshire, as an [[apprentice]] grocer and, later, set up his own grocers and drapery shop in Rhos. |
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== Legal career == |
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During his lifetime he published only one collection, ''Cerddi a Baledi'', in 1936 but a second collection of his work, ''Y Gwin a Cherddi Eraill'', was published after his death in 1948. Hooson is best known for his poems written for children and he also wrote a [[Welsh language]] adaptation of [[The Pied Piper of Hamelin]] under the title ''Y Fantell Fraith'' in 1934. |
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Hooson began work at the solicitors Messrs Morris and Jones in Liverpool in 1897. His father died in 1904, so he returned closer to home and was [[Articled clerk|articled]] to a Wrexham solicitor. He continued to work there until World War I, during which he served in the [[Royal Navy]]. Following his demobilisation in 1919 he became a partner in a firm of solicitors in Wrexham. He was the [[Official receiver|Official Receiver]] in [[Bankruptcy#United Kingdom|Bankruptcy]] in the [[Chester]] and [[North Wales]] area between 1920 and 1943.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Poetry == |
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A memorial to I. D. Hooson was erected on the Panorama, near [[Llangollen]]. |
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Hooson wrote in Welsh, favouring lyrics and ballads. He wrote a significant amount poetry between 1900 and 1914, mostly published in ''Cymru'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cymru {{!}} Vol. 49 {{!}} 1915 {{!}} Welsh Journals - The National Library of Wales |url=https://journals.library.wales/view/1356250/1366351/6 |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=journals.library.wales |language=en}}</ref> a popular monthly arts and literature publication published in North Wales. Founded in 1891 by Owen M. Edwards, the magazine was important in promoting Welsh cultural patriotism at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welsh Journals - Browse |url=https://journals.library.wales/browse/1356250 |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=journals.library.wales |language=en}}</ref> |
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Following his call up for service in World War I, Hooson abandoned poetry for many years. When he finally returned to writing, he was recognised as "one of Wales's premier poets".<ref name=":0" /> |
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Hooson is best known for his poems written for children and he also wrote a [[Welsh language]] adaptation of ''[[The Pied Piper of Hamelin]]'' under the title ''Y Fantell Fraith'' in 1934. During his lifetime he published only one collection of poems, ''Cerddi a Baledi'', written in the years 1930-36 and published in 1936,<ref name=":1">{{cite web |title=I.D.Hooson |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/bywyd/safle/pobl/tudalen/id_hooson.shtml |access-date=30 April 2017 |website=BBC Cymru}}</ref> but a second collection of his work, ''Y Gwin a Cherddi Eraill'', was published after his death in 1948.<ref name=":0" /> |
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[[Category:Solicitors|Hooson, Isaac Daniel]] |
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He was an active supporter of [[Urdd Gobaith Cymru]], founded in 1922 by [[Ifan ab Owen Edwards|Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards]] in [[1922]] to protect the Welsh language. Hooson was a member of the [[National Eisteddfod of Wales|National Eisteddfod]] council and sat on numerous of its committees.<ref name=":0" /> His poetry for children was a favourite at Urdd events.<ref name=":1" /> |
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== Commemoration == |
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In compliance with his wishes, I. D. Hooson's ashes were scattered above the eastern end of Panorama Walk in the vale of Llangollen where a stone memorial stands in his memory.<ref name=":2">{{gbmapping|SJ 24589 42874}}</ref> The Urdd organised a pilgrimage to the memorial on 4 June 1954.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pilgrimage by the Urdd to the memorial of the poet I. D. Hooson (1880-1948) on the hills above Llangollen, 4 June 1954 |url=https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/743 |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=Peoples Collection Wales |language=en}}</ref> The monument is easily accessed by pathway leading northwestwards from a small roadside parking area [Grid ref: SJ 2471 2480] just west of the cattle grid.<ref name=":2" /> |
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ITV made a programme ''Hanes I. D. Hooson - Rhosllannerchrugog'' (The history of I.D. Hooson from Rhosllannerchrugog) in 1960.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E81MZ_fbYB8 |title=Hanes I. D. Hooson - Rhosllannerchrugog, 1960 |date=2015-03-06 |last=Archif ITV Cymru/Wales @ LlGC {{!}} ITV Cymru/Wales Archive @ NLW |access-date=2024-06-15 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |
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Ysgol I D Hooson, in Rhosllanerchrugog, is a Welsh-language school named after the poet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hooson-pri.wrexham.sch.uk/|title=Ysgol ID Hooson|website=official school website|access-date=30 April 2017}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 18:37, 21 October 2024
Isaac Daniel Hooson (2 September 1880 – 18 October 1948), or I. D. Hooson as he was commonly known, was a Welsh solicitor and poet.
Early life and education
[edit]Isaac Daniel Hooson was born to Harriet and Edward Hooson in Victoria House, Market St. in the village of Rhosllannerchrugog, Wrexham, Wales on 2 September 1880.[1] He was educated at the Rhos board school and Ruabon grammar school. His grandfather was one of a group of lead miners who left Cornwall for Wales and settled in Flintshire. Isaac's father Edward moved to Rhosllannerchrugog from Holywell, Flintshire, as an apprentice grocer and, later, set up his own grocers and drapery shop in Rhos.
Legal career
[edit]Hooson began work at the solicitors Messrs Morris and Jones in Liverpool in 1897. His father died in 1904, so he returned closer to home and was articled to a Wrexham solicitor. He continued to work there until World War I, during which he served in the Royal Navy. Following his demobilisation in 1919 he became a partner in a firm of solicitors in Wrexham. He was the Official Receiver in Bankruptcy in the Chester and North Wales area between 1920 and 1943.[1]
Poetry
[edit]Hooson wrote in Welsh, favouring lyrics and ballads. He wrote a significant amount poetry between 1900 and 1914, mostly published in Cymru,[2] a popular monthly arts and literature publication published in North Wales. Founded in 1891 by Owen M. Edwards, the magazine was important in promoting Welsh cultural patriotism at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.[3]
Following his call up for service in World War I, Hooson abandoned poetry for many years. When he finally returned to writing, he was recognised as "one of Wales's premier poets".[1]
Hooson is best known for his poems written for children and he also wrote a Welsh language adaptation of The Pied Piper of Hamelin under the title Y Fantell Fraith in 1934. During his lifetime he published only one collection of poems, Cerddi a Baledi, written in the years 1930-36 and published in 1936,[4] but a second collection of his work, Y Gwin a Cherddi Eraill, was published after his death in 1948.[1]
He was an active supporter of Urdd Gobaith Cymru, founded in 1922 by Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards in 1922 to protect the Welsh language. Hooson was a member of the National Eisteddfod council and sat on numerous of its committees.[1] His poetry for children was a favourite at Urdd events.[4]
Commemoration
[edit]In compliance with his wishes, I. D. Hooson's ashes were scattered above the eastern end of Panorama Walk in the vale of Llangollen where a stone memorial stands in his memory.[5] The Urdd organised a pilgrimage to the memorial on 4 June 1954.[6] The monument is easily accessed by pathway leading northwestwards from a small roadside parking area [Grid ref: SJ 2471 2480] just west of the cattle grid.[5]
ITV made a programme Hanes I. D. Hooson - Rhosllannerchrugog (The history of I.D. Hooson from Rhosllannerchrugog) in 1960.[7]
Ysgol I D Hooson, in Rhosllanerchrugog, is a Welsh-language school named after the poet.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Thomas Parry; Arwyn Lloyd Hughes. "HOOSON, ISAAC DANIEL". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- ^ "Cymru | Vol. 49 | 1915 | Welsh Journals - The National Library of Wales". journals.library.wales. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Welsh Journals - Browse". journals.library.wales. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ a b "I.D.Hooson". BBC Cymru. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ a b grid reference SJ 24589 42874
- ^ "Pilgrimage by the Urdd to the memorial of the poet I. D. Hooson (1880-1948) on the hills above Llangollen, 4 June 1954". Peoples Collection Wales. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ Archif ITV Cymru/Wales @ LlGC | ITV Cymru/Wales Archive @ NLW (6 March 2015). Hanes I. D. Hooson - Rhosllannerchrugog, 1960. Retrieved 15 June 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Ysgol ID Hooson". official school website. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
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