The cover image, shot sometime in the 1890s, shows a group of working at Neuadd Fawr Mansion (Llanwnnen, Ceredigion) after a hay harvest. No matter how tough times might feel today, they…
Tag: Welsh Histories
Llechwedd Quarry: Supplier of World’s Slate in 19th Century
The Llechwedd Quarry at Blaenau Ffestiniog is one of my favourite sites in Cymru. A Slate Quarry Once World Renowned Advertisement I have been there a couple of times and hope to…
History of Ancient Welsh Tribes 1: The Deceangli
I don’t cover our ancient history enough, in my opinion. Admittedly, it’s not my strong point (though I am very much interested in ancient history and the classics) and therefore I tend…
Welsh Pennsylvania
It was on 17 July in 1684 when the immigrant ship named “Vine”, which carried Welsh Quakers from Merionethshire, arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Advertisement Welsh American History in Pennsylvania What many outside…
Offa’s Dyke
Offa’s Dyke is the earthwork that roughly lines the border between present-day Cymru and England. He took a chunk of land from the then-Kingdom of Powys with it, so that’s not fun….