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 significant role in the development of education and culture in the region and is, in my opinion, one of our most crucially important…

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 years after Mr. Mandela had won South Africa’s first democratic election, which saw him sworn in as the first President of South Africa.…

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 a coalminer (Harry Jones), began drawing and developing his caricature style from the age of 8 years old after being inspired by then-Daily…

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 1970s? Sadly, he was also involved in one of the sport’s biggest tragedies. Who Was Tom Pryce? Thomas Maldwyn Pryce was born in…