Did you know that Gwyl San Steffan, or Boxing Day, was traditionally celebrated in Cymru by beating the unprotected arm of young females (and/or whoever rises last in the morning) with the…
Y Wyddor Poster
Here is a Welsh alphabet poster titled “Y Wyddor” (“The Alphabet”) which dates all the way back to 1900. The contents of the poster is based on the alphabet of the great…
Jimmy Wilde
The greatest Welsh boxer you have likely never heard of is Jimmy “The Mighty Atom” Wilde, who was born in Quaker’s Yard, Merthyr Tydfil, on this day (15 May) in 1892. Advertisement…
Colin Jones
Colin Jones was born in Abertawe/Swansea on this day (21 March) in 1959. Who Was Colin Jones? Advertisement Cymru has produced numerous world class boxers from the likes of Jonny Owen to…
Eliseg’s Pillar
Did you know that Eliseg’s Pillar was erected by an early King of Powys named Cyngen ap Cadell, who is believed to have reigned between 808 and 854 AD? Advertisement It is…