Did you know that before the telyn (Welsh harp) became Wales‘ national instrument, we had the crwth? What is the Crwth? The crwth, as can be seen in the attached drawing (taken…
Bill Frost: Welsh Inventor Who Dreamed of the Skies
Did you know that one of the early inventors of a flying machine was a Welshman by the name of William (Bill) Frost? He is also believed to be the first person…
The Gilbern
This lovely Welsh car was sent into me by Gareth Edwards last year. Gareth worked with the son of Bernard Friese, the “Bern” in “Gilbern” – a Welsh former car manufacturer. The…
Aberystwyth University
Prifysgol Aberystwyth (Aberystwyth University) is a historic institution located in Aberystwyth, Cymru. Founded in 1872, it is one of the oldest (and most prestigious) universities in Cymru. The university has played a…
24th June 1283: Caernarfon Castle
It was on this day (24 June) in 1284 when the first reference was made to the construction of Caernarfon Castle following the defeat of the Welsh and the Conquest of Wales…