It was on 1 September in 1886 when Twnnel Hafren (the Severn Tunnel) was opened to trains by the Great Western Railway (GWR) for the first time. It was designed by GWR…
Tag: Welsh Histories
Gwynfor Evans: Welsh Political Hero
The late and great Welsh politician, Gwynfor Evans, was born on 1 September in 1912. Who Was Gwynfor Evans? Gwynfor Evans (1 September 1912 – 21 April 2005) was a Welsh politician…
Tinkinswood Burial Chamber
This is Siambr Gladdu Tinkinswood (English: Tinkinswood Burial Chamber). Located in the Vale of Glamorgan, this burial chamber is believed to be around 6,000 years old, dating to 4,000 B.C. This makes…
Y Cymro Llundeinig: 19th Century Welsh Language Magazine for Londoners
Ever wondered if 19th century Londoners had access to a weekly Welsh language magazine? Well, if you have ever had such thoughts, then you will be pleased to know that “Y Cymro…
Penrhyn Castle
Penrhyn Castle is a 15th century fortified manor house situated in Llandygai, near Bangor, Gwynedd. The Penrhyn estate was itself founded by one Ednyfed Fychan (1170 – 1246), a Welsh nobleman who…