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The Gilbern
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Welsh Histories Blog
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This lovely Welsh car was sent into me by Gareth Edwards last year. Gareth worked with the son of Bernard Friese, the “Bern” in “Gilbern” – a Welsh former car manufacturer. The attached image shows a car built from scratch…
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Aberystwyth University
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…
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24th June 1283: Caernarfon Castle
It was on this day (24 June) in 1284 when the first reference was made to the construction of Caernarfon Castle following the defeat of the Welsh and the Conquest of Wales by Edward Longshanks. What is Caernarfon Castle? Caernarfon…
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The Mold Cape: 4,000 Years of Craftsmanship
Did you know that the ancient Britons that inhabited Cymru over 3,500 years ago were skilled metalworkers and craftsmen? The Mold Cape is arguably the best remaining example of this. What is the Mold Cape? Bronze Age Britons created everything,…
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Llywelyn Fawr & the Peace of the Myddle
It was on this day (21 June) in 1234 when Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (better known as Llywelyn Fawr/Llywelyn the Great), Prince of Gwynedd, negotiated the Peace of the Myddle with King Henry III of England. The agreement was reached in…
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