Did you know that, immediately following the Conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066, he appointed three of his most trusted devotees to contain and subdue the Welsh? Who Were…
The Cadfan Stone – Oldest Remaining Example of Written Welsh
Did you know that the oldest remaining example of written Welsh dates back to the 7-9th centuries AD? It is called the Cadfan stone or, in Welsh, Carreg Cadfan. What is the…
Ray Milland – First Welsh Actor to Win an Oscar
Did you know that the first Welsh actor to win an Academy Award (as well as a Golden Globe and Best Actor at Cannes, all in 1945) was the legendary actor, Ray…
Richard Burton: the James Bond that Never Was
Did you know that legendary Welsh actor, Richard Burton, was the first choice to play James Bond in the 1962 movie Dr. No, the first of the iconic franchise? Bond writer Ian…
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
One of the most unique and interesting structures in Wales? Undoubtedly, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is one of the landmarks with a claim on that title. Advertisement What is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct? Built in the…