A name of Biblical roots, ‘Evans’ features prominently in the rich and colourful tableau of Welsh history.
• Many have gained fame and acclaim not only in their native land, but also on foreign shores through a diverse range of endeavours and pursuits that include exploration, the sciences, the stage, music, sport and literature.
• One particularly inventive bearer of the proud name of Evans was the Welsh sea captain William Evans, born in 1790 in St Dogwells, Pembrokeshire.