Harlech Castle was, for a time, the family home of Owain Glyndŵr during the Uprising (1400-1415). What is Harlech Castle? Advertisement Harlech Castle is a medieval fortress located in Harlech, Gwynedd, Cymru….
Swansea Jack: Remembering the Heroic Welsh Dog
Away from political “on this day” blogs for now. Next, we have an anniversary for the death of Wales’ most famous dog (no, not Gelert): Swansea Jack, who died on 2 October…
Neil Kinnock: First Welsh Leader of UK Labour Party
Coincidentally, today is also the anniversary of the Westminster Labour Party electing its first and only Welsh-born leader: Neil Kinnock (born in Tradegar on 28 March 1942). Kinnock Was Different to Hardie…
Keir Hardie: First Labour MP in Wales
It was on this day (2 October) in 1900 when the first Labour MP was elected to Westminster. The seat in question was the now defunct seat of Merthyr Tydfil (today replaced…
Legendary Welsh Goalkeeper & Humanitarian: Neville Southall
Did you know that one of the most respected goalkeepers of all time is a Welshman? It was also his birthday recently. Aside from being a terrific goalkeeper, he’s an even better…