Welsh History
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Sospan Fach - The Song of Llanelli
Sospan Fach - A song about a little saucepan that made the town of Llanelli in South Wales famous!
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Legends of Wales - Part Two
Legends of Wales Part Two. Focusing on the Patron Saint of Wales, St David; and the Story of Prince Llewelyn and his dog Gelert
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The Legends of Wales - Merlin
The legend of Merlin is well known in Wales and thoughout the World from the stories surrounding King Arthur
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The Legends of Wales
Part one in a series about the Legends of Wales -The Red Dragon and St. David
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All New Welsh Names for Boys
By request, an all new list of Welsh names for boys
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All New Welsh Names for Girls
By request, an all new list of Welsh names for Girls
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Maesgwenllain - The story of the Princess Gwenllian
The Princess Gwenllain was determined to help drive the Normans out of Wales, put she paid the price of her determination with her life.
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Standing Stones of Wales - The How and Why
The hows and whys of the origins of the Standing Stones found in Wales
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The good people of Wales,
The people of Wales have opened their hearts in response to the events of Sept. 11, 2001,The people of Wales have opened their hearts in response to the events of Sept. 11, 2001
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Standing Stones of Wales
Series of articles about the standing stones of Wales and their impact on Welsh culture
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Carew Castle - Yesterday, Today and For Always
The castle of Carew and the era from the 1700s onward
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Happy Birthday, Ma'am!!!!!!,
Happy Birthday Wish to HRH Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother,Happy Birthday Wish to HRH Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
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The Decline of Carew Castle
The English Civil war was fraught with danger and destruction, and Carew was not to escape from the conflict
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Sir John Perrot and Carew Castle
Sir John Perrot came to own Carew in the Elizabethan era, but a loose tongue cost him the castle...and his life
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Carew Castle and Rhys ap Thomas
Rhys ap Thomas was a very influential owner in Carew's history and in the history of Wales
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Medieval Magnificence of Carew Castle
5th in the series about Carew Castle. The Medieval period was one of greatness for Carew. But as we know all good things have to end sometime....
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The Norman Influence of Carew Castle
4th in the series. This article touches on the change wrought by the Norman invasion of Wales and how life at Carew adapted to the changes.
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The Celtic Cross of Carew Castle,
3rd article in the series. This artilce should be called an articlette, because it is very short! But this cross is an important aspect of the castle and is a enduring reminder of a past long gone
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The Beautiful Princess of Carew Castle
2nd in the Carew Castle series, this articles is about the ovely Pricness Nest, often called the Helen of Wales. She saved her husband from death, but did she willigly give up her freedom, or did she have another reason (or man) at the heart of her decision
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The Celts and Carew Castle
This article is the first in a series of articles about Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales. This beautiful castle has a long and glorious history and is a jewel in the picturesque Welsh countryside. This is a castle near and dear to my heart because it has a place in my ancestral history as well. I hope you enjoy the history of this wonderful castle
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Caldey Island - The Cistercians Monks,
The Cistercians Monks who currently reside on Caldey Island had their beginnings in Belgium, but they have shown great fortitude and have made the island a very promising financial enterprise, but still maintaining their faith and commitment
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The Monks of Caldey Island
The Monks of Caldey have become a distinct part of Caldey Island, They have been here for hundreds of years
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Caldey Island - New Beginnings
When Dom Aelred brought his monks to Caldey, significant and large scale changes came along too.
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Caldey Island - The Kynaston-Hawkesley Era
When Thomas Kynaston bought Caldey in 1798, he ushered in a new era of prosperity for the island and her inhabitants.
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Caldey Island - Glimpses in History
This is the first of a series on Caldey Island, off the coast of Tenby in South Wales. The island has a rich and colorful history, both in relegious and non secular means. The monks of Caldey has given the beautiful island a heritage that is not surpassed. I hope you enjoy the next few weeks as we examine CAldey's past, her present and her future
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Geography of Welsh - City Names and what they mean (R-Z)
4th and last in the series, covering the letters R-Z.,4th and last in the series, covering the letters R-Z.
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Geography of Welsh - City Names and what they mean (M-P)
3rd in the series, covering city names from M-P.
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Geography of Welsh - City Names and what they mean (H-L)
2nd of this series. This article covers city names from H-L.
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Geography of Welsh - City Names and what they mean (A-G)
The Welsh language had given cities and villages in Wales unique names and some equally unique meanings. In this series of articles you can take a geography tour of the Welsh countryside and try to wrap your vocal cords around some of tounge twisting names!
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Treasures form Wales - Lovespoon Symbols and what they mean
The lovespoon is decorated with beautifully handcrafted symbol. Here is a guide to the meaning of some of the more common symbols
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Treasures form Wales - Lovespoons
The lovespoon has for ages been a symbol of love and commitment. While it has retained it original use, the lovespoon has evolved to mean much more in today's world
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Recipes of Wales - Week 8 Last of the Batch
Week 8 is the end, but it is sweet, good cakes to eat, a right good taste treat!
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Recipes of Wales - Week 7 Goodies from the Gower
Week 7 features recipes for seafood delights form the Gower peninsula of south Wales
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Recipes of Wales - Week 6 Favorites of the Welsh Menfolk
Week 6 takes a look at some favorites of our Welsh men: Welsh rarebit, Katt pie and faggots.
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Recipes of Wales - Week 5 Cakes
Week 5 for Recipes of Wales featuring Pice Ar Y Maen, Ieisen Tincar and Dinca Fala, all of which are some very nice cakes!
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Recipes of Wales - Week 4 Breaking Bread
Recipes for Week 4 - Bara Brith and Old Welsh Gingerbread. What a good way to break bread with a neighbor!
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Recipes of Wales - Week 3 Birdie Food
Week 3 of Recipes from Wales featuring Pwdin Watcyn Wynne, Seed Loaf and Seed Cake. You can share these with your fine feathered friends!!
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Recipes of Wales - Week 2: Sunday at Granny's
Recreate sunday dinner at Granny's with these featured recipes: Granny's Broth, Glamorgan Sausages andSunday Rice Pudding!
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Recipes of Wales - Week 1 - Leeks and Bleats
This weeks featured recipes are Leek Broth, Welsh Lamb Pie and Leek Pasty
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Names from Wales - Boys from H-Z
names from Wales for boy's that start with the letters H through Z and their meanings
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Names from Wales - Girls from H-Z
Names from wales for girls starting with the letters H-Z and their meanings
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Names from Wales - Boys from A-G
Names from Wales for Boys and their meanings
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Names from Wales - Girls from A-G,
Welsh girl's names from A-G and their meanings
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Lost Churches of Wales - Knelston and Rhossili
Last of the series about the Lost Churches of Wales and my personal favorites! Enjoy
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Lost Churches of Wales - Llangyfelach, Pennard and Penmaen
The folklore of South Wales has a hand in the fates of these churches, were they lost at the hands of something besides man and nature
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Lost Churches of Wales - Minor Chapels of the Gower
Next is this series focuses on the Gower and some very small chapels. Although tiny in size, they are big in history
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Lost Churches of Wales - St Teilo's,
Next in the series of the Lost Churches of Wales - St. Teilo's played a significant role in the history of the Burry estuary
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Lost Churches of Wales - St. Cenydd Hermitage, Burry Holms
Church of St. Cenydd (the Baby of Worm's Head) at Burry Holms, on the northwest tip of the Gower peninsula in South wales, where an angel told the young Cenydd to build a house of God.
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Proverbs on Communication
Communication has always been a means by which we get feelings and longings expressed. Proverbs have a way of doing much the same thing.
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Proverbs for Animals - Part 2
More Proverbs about animals
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Proverbs for Animals - Par 1
Proverbs about animals - our friends and our foes
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Proverbs for People
Proverbs that were for the people, of the people, and by the people!
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Proverbs for Religion
Proverbs reflecting religion, God, heaven, hell and the sins of man
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Proverbs for Life - Part 2
More proverbs from Wales as a commentary on life years ago and for us now.
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Proverbs for Life - Part 1
Proverbs abound in every culture. They can be very much the same in content, yet will reflect the nature of the culture and people. Welsh culture is no different. The series of articles to follow will feature proverbs that encompass life, religion and relationships. I hope you enjoy them
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Folklore and Legends of South Wales -The Orgy at Pennard Castle
The warriors of Pennard castle made the wrong assumption and were lost to the ages, taking with them a gentle princess, whose biggest mistake was not remaining true to what she was
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Folklore and Legends of South Wales -The Drowned Well of Gorslas
Fairies gave the shepherds of Gorslas a well of the purest water, until one day Sir Owen of the Round Table gave them a lake instead
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Folklore and Legends of South Wales - The Baby of Worm's Head
The story of Saint Cenydd and how he was saved to become a messenger of God
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Castles of the Gower - Part Two
Second and final article on castles of the Gower peninsula in South Wales near Swansea
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Castles of the Gower - Part One
The castles of the Gower peninsula are one of the best kept and little known secrets of Wales and the Swansea area. Come and take a glimpse into the past!
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'Cymru am byth' - The Welsh Hunger for Independence
The Welsh peoples unwavering call for independence from British rule and suppression of their culture.
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