The Llechwedd Quarry at Blaenau Ffestiniog is one of my favourite sites in Cymru. A Slate Quarry Once World Renowned Advertisement I have been there a couple of times and hope to…
Author: Niklas George
Niklas is the founder, owner, manager, editor, writer, video creator, voice over artist, and so forth, of Welsh Histories. He is passionate about the preservation of Welsh culture; the rejuvenation of the Welsh language and the promotion of Welsh history. Niklas currently resides in Pune, Maharashtra, with his beloved wife.
History of Ancient Welsh Tribes 1: The Deceangli
I don’t cover our ancient history enough, in my opinion. Admittedly, it’s not my strong point (though I am very much interested in ancient history and the classics) and therefore I tend…
Welsh Pennsylvania
It was on 17 July in 1684 when the immigrant ship named “Vine”, which carried Welsh Quakers from Merionethshire, arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Advertisement Welsh American History in Pennsylvania What many outside…
Offa’s Dyke
Offa’s Dyke is the earthwork that roughly lines the border between present-day Cymru and England. He took a chunk of land from the then-Kingdom of Powys with it, so that’s not fun….
Cwmhir Abbey
Here is Abaty Cwm Hir (Cwmhir Abbey), which was founded by a charter of Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great) on 6 January in 1199. Advertisement Abaty Cwm Hir (Llandrindod Wells, Powys),…