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James James – Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau Composer
Today marks 193 years since the birth of James James, who is best known as the composer of the music which accompanies the lyrics of the Welsh national anthem, “Hen Wlad Fy…
Johnny Owen – The Merthyr Matchstick
I would like to begin the morning by paying my respects to a Welsh boxing legend who tragically passed away on this day (4 November) in 1980. Who Was Johnny Owen? Advertisement…
Skenfrith Castle
After sharing a fun fact about Cardiff Castle you didn’t know and some important castles around Cymru like Caerphilly Castle; Raglan Castle, Penrhyn Castle, Beaumaris Castle, it was time to talk about…
A Visit to Castell Penlle’r
Our official Welsh Histories photographer was recently sent to Castell Penlle’r, which is atop of Mynydd y Gwair in the far north of the county of Abertawe (Swansea). Advertisement While it may…