John Roose Williams was a student at the University College of North Wales between 1925 and 1930. He is the author of several books, on socialism in particular. In addition, he was a contributor of many articles to the Transactions of the Caernarvonshire Historical Society .
Amongst his publications are, The flame of Welsh freedom - Fflam Rhyddid Cymru (1944) and Quarryman's Champion : the life and activities of William John Parry of Coetmor (1978).
From the guide to the John Roose Williams Papers, 1926 - 1953, (Bangor University)