Did you know that Golf Halt railway station in Gwynedd, gogledd Cymru (north Wales) was, until 2007, named… clears throat Gorsafawddachaidraigddanheddogleddollônpenrhynareurdraethceredigion (68 characters)? Advertisement What Does It Mean? The name translates to…
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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.
The Oldest Photograph of a Snowman Took Place in Wales
This one is in the festive spirit. A snowman in Wales in the 19th century made history and is still, very much, a pioneer of the annual snowman photograph. Advertisement Did you…
The Origin of Sheep in Wales
Here is a joke from Rhod Gilbert. Sheep jokes tend to only be funny when told by a Welsh person (or someone from New Zealand, I guess). The question is: when did…
Adrian Street & the Time He Whooped Jimmy Savile
Jimmy Savile’s biggest fear? A Welsh professional wrestler by the name of Adrian Street, pictured with his Dad in the image. Who Was Adrian Street? Advertisement Street, who hailed from a Welsh…
Talley Abbey Monastery
Here are the ruins of Abaty Talyllychau (Talley Abbey Monastery), in Talley, Carmarthenshire. Advertisement The abbey was founded by the mighty Rhys ap Gruffydd – a ruler of the Kingdom of Deheubarth…