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Category: Welsh Histories
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24th June 1283: Caernarfon Castle
It was on this day (24 June) in 1284 when the first reference was made to the construction of Caernarfon Castle following the defeat of the Welsh and the Conquest of Wales by Edward Longshanks. What is Caernarfon Castle? Caernarfon Castle is often used for the investiture of the Prince of Wales. Caernarfon Castle, a…
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The Mold Cape: 4,000 Years of Craftsmanship
Did you know that the ancient Britons that inhabited Cymru over 3,500 years ago were skilled metalworkers and craftsmen? The Mold Cape is arguably the best remaining example of this. What is the Mold Cape? Bronze Age Britons created everything, from intricate jewelry and tools, to weapons used for hunting food and, sadly, warring with…
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Llywelyn Fawr & the Peace of the Myddle
It was on this day (21 June) in 1234 when Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (better known as Llywelyn Fawr/Llywelyn the Great), Prince of Gwynedd, negotiated the Peace of the Myddle with King Henry III of England. The agreement was reached in Myddle, Shropshire, hence its name. Who Was Llywelyn Fawr? Llywelyn rose to claim the throne…
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The Extent of the South Wales Coalfield
This is a map of the South Wales Coalfield from around 1944. You can see in the image just how large the coalfield was. Wales & the Coal Connection Cymru has a rich history closely tied to the mining industry, particularly coalmining. The story of Welsh coalmining is one of labour, struggle, and profound societal…
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Waterloo 210: Thomas Picton
Waterloo! Before Waterloo was a popular London Underground station and a hit ABBA song, it was most well known as arguably the most definitive battle in modern history. Today also marks 210 years since it happened on 18 June 1815. The battle took place in Waterloo, Belgium (Waterloo then a part of the Kingdom of…