It was on this day (16 June) in 1998 when Nelson Mandela was awarded the Freedom of the City of Cardiff. Why Was Nelson Mandela in Wales? The visit came just four…
Category: Welsh Histories
Grenfell “Gren” Jones: Welsh Cartoonist
Today marks 91 years since the birth of iconic Welsh cartoonist Grenfell “Gren” Jones, who was born in Hengoed, Rhymney Valley, on 13 June 1934. Who Was Gren? Gren, the son of…
Margaret Haig-Thomas: Lady Rhondda
Today (12 June) marks 142 years since the birth of the Welsh suffragette, Lady Rhondda (born Margaret Haig-Thomas). A friend of Welsh Histories, sculptor Jane Robbins, sculpted the 8ft tall statue in…
The Tragedy of Tom Pryce
Today would have been the 76th birthday of legendary Formula 1 racing driver, Tom Pryce. Did you know that a Welshman was one of the most promising Formula 1 drivers of the…
R.S. Thomas: The 20th Century Welsh Poet
Did you know that one of the most successful (as well as interesting) poets of the 20th century was a Welshman by the name of R.S. Thomas? Who Was R.S. Thomas? Thomas…