Articles related to "Welsh History"



Aneurin Bevan - Socialist Founder of the NHS
Aneurin Bevan was a Welsh born and bred politician who played a key role in the creation of the post war Welfare State and the National Health Service in Britain.
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Deg Uchaf / Top Ten: The Revival of Welsh
Ten important factors in recent history that contributed to the revival of the Welsh language.
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History of the Welsh Language, Part 2
The aftermath of Roman Britain, and the rise of the Welsh nation and its language.
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History of the Welsh Language, Part 5
During the 20th century, the tireless efforts of language advocates helped Welsh begin to recover. This is perhaps the most exciting time in the history of the language.
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A History and Overview of Caerphilly Castle
This breathtaking 13th century structure, built as a bulwark against invasion, is one of the largest and most scenic in Britain.
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History of the Welsh Language, Part 3
After Owain Glyndwr's rebellion, the Acts of Union ensured the subordination of the Welsh language...until the Welsh Bible and the spread of Methodism brought it to the forefront again.
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History of the Welsh Language, Part 4
The generally "British" identity which followed the Industrial Revolution slowly gave way to Welsh nationalism on the political, social, and linguistic levels.
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The Language of Heaven
From ancient folklore to omens in the sky to modern astronomy, the Welsh people and language have always had a connection to the heavens. These stellar tidbits are presented in conjunction with the Celestial Symphony event.
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Celtic Gaelic Names - Ideas for Baby Boys
Families of Celtic ancestry (or those interested in the Irish, Scottish, or Welsh cultures) may wish to explore Gaelic baby boy names when pregnant and expecting a child.
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Celtic Origins: Early History of the Welsh Language
The story of the Welsh language begins long ago with the history of the Celts and Romans.
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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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Merlin: Three Versions of His Birth
Is he a god, half-god, or from a mystical Welsh family?
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Saint David's Day: Home and Abroad
How St. David and Welsh history in general reaches across the world, ensuring events of all shapes and sizes take place on St. David's Day.
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Early Welsh Manuscripts, Part I
The “Four Ancient Books of Wales”—the Black Book of Carmarthen, the Red Book of Hergest, the Book of Taliesin, and the Book of Aneurin—contain some of the earliest written versions of bardic poetry in Welsh.
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Early Welsh Manuscripts, Part II
The Red Book of Hergest is notable for being the source of the Four Branches of the Mabinogi.
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Learners' Resources: Online Language Lessons
If you're looking for places to learn basic Welsh on the Internet, take a look at this list of websites containing a variety of online lessons.
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Falls of the Ohio – Fossil Beds Near Louisville
At the amazing Falls of the Ohio State Park, Devonian period fossils and an interpretive center help connect Louisville's prehistoric past to explorers Lewis and Clark .
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