The late and great Welsh rugby legend, Ray Gravell (often known simply as “Grav”), was born in Cydweli, Sir Gaerfyrddin (English: Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire), on this day (12 September) in 1951. Advertisement Who…
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Remembering Desmon Llewelyn
Legendary Welsh actor, Desmond Llewelyn, was born on this day (12 September) in 1914, at Blaen-y-Pant House in Bettws, Casnewydd, Sir Fynwy (Newport, Monmouthshire). Advertisement Who Was Desmond Llewelyn? Desmond Llewelyn was…
Castell Carreg Cennen
Castell Carreg Cennen is a 12th century castle near Llandeilo, Sir Gaerfyrddin (Carmarthenshire). Castell Carreg Cennen is built on a large hill which is believed to have once been home to an…
9/11: Remembering Its Welsh Victim
It was the event that changed the course of history more than any other in my lifetime. As with other events of that magnitude, they say you can recall where you were…
Cardiff, the Butes & the Castle
It was on September 4 in 1947 when the fifth Marquess of Bute granted Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd) and its surrounding park to Cardiff. Since then, the castle has become a tourist…