The Bishop of Bangor has directed a commission of inquiry into charges of drunkenness against the Rev. Richard Priestly, rector of Beddgelert, whose conduct has long been the subject of comment.
1875: A Welsh Rector charged with drunkenness
a one-place study of Beddgelert and district including Nant Gwynant, Nantmor, Rhyd-Ddu & Pen-y-Gwryd