Exhibition celebrates life and work of pioneer translator

Some 450 years ago, he was the first person to translate the New Testament into Welsh. The first edition was published on October 7 1567.

It was ground-breaking stuff. Until then, only parts of the Bible had been available in prayer books.

His work laid the foundation for translations of the Bible, the most modern of which is beibl.net.

Bible Society is holding a special exhibition during October at Mary Jones World in Bala, in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, to celebrate Salesbury’s achievements.