It is time for the great Dic Siôn Dafydd debate?
Which famous Welsh person, in your opinion, most fits the bill of being a Dic Siôn Dafydd?
What is a Dic Siôn Dafydd?
There are a few different definitions for the term Dic Siôn Dafydd, which originated from the 18th century satirical ballad, “Cerdd Dic Siôn Dafydd”.
One of these refers to every Welsh person who speaks solely in English, though I biasedly conclude this one to be unfair as many patriotic Welshmen and women cannot speak Welsh (and I would argue this is the fault of centuries of oppression, Welsh not etc rather than the Welsh people).
A second, popular definition is the one I include in the image and I far prefer this one as it more closely resembles the character of Dic Siôn Dafydd from the ballad, which sees the Welshman move to London and develop a pompous, snobbish attitude towards Wales and the Welsh.
Feel free to let me know your pick in the comments section.
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DIGITAL Welsh Histories Magazine – December 2025
Welsh Histories Magazine December 2025 – DIGITAL COPY
The digital edition of Welsh Histories Magazine for December 2025 has finally arrived!
This month’s Welsh Histories Magazine is not a new magazine but a cut-price discount on EVERY Welsh Histories Magazine for 2025. Yes, every single one. 10 issues of Welsh Histories Magazine were written in 2025 and they cover a variety of topics, periods and histories. From the horrors of the First World War, to the medieval period, to ancient world and to the topic of the Welsh diaspora, we’ve got you covered in this special offer just in time for Christmas.
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The second half of 2025 began the trend of including “did you know?” type fun facts, meaning there is plenty of learning to be done with this collection. A similar Christmas offer was done last year with great success, so let’s do it again. It’s on me.
This year’s magazines have been written, created and designed by Niklas George (Welsh Histories founder and owner). All images used in these issues of Welsh Histories Magazine include the respective owner’s details, where applicable.
Happy reading!
If you have any issues with receiving and downloading your copy, please send all queries to: niklas@welshhistories.co.uk.
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Welsh Histories is a Welsh history celebrating platform which looks to promote all aspects of Welsh history. Though we focus predominantly on native Welsh history, we do also share the non-native aspects from time to time. You can follow us on Facebook; Instagram or Twitter for more. A reader? We also have our very own Welsh Histories Shop where we sell our Welsh Histories Magazine. Diolch yn fawr iawn and keep enjoying Welsh Histories.
Niklas is the founder, owner, manager, editor, writer, video creator, voice over artist, and so forth, of Welsh Histories. He is passionate about the preservation of Welsh culture; the rejuvenation of the Welsh language and the promotion of Welsh history. Niklas currently resides in Pune, Maharashtra, with his beloved wife.