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This image was sent into me by one of our readers, Richard, and it is a series of maps showing the decline of the Brythonic and Gaelic languages in the British isles over a period of 1600 years.
December 31, 2024 at 5:55 PM
This image was sent into me by one of our readers, Richard, and it is a series of maps showing the decline of the Brythonic and Gaelic languages in the British isles over a period of 1600 years.
II. Einion ap Cunedda, Lived: 420-500 AD. Reigned: 460-500 AD
The second King of Gwynedd was Einion ap Cunedda, also known as Einion Yrth ("the Impetuous"). Einion was a son of Cunedda and one of many of Cunedda’s children to become 👇
The second King of Gwynedd was Einion ap Cunedda, also known as Einion Yrth ("the Impetuous"). Einion was a son of Cunedda and one of many of Cunedda’s children to become 👇
December 11, 2024 at 8:51 AM
II. Einion ap Cunedda, Lived: 420-500 AD. Reigned: 460-500 AD
The second King of Gwynedd was Einion ap Cunedda, also known as Einion Yrth ("the Impetuous"). Einion was a son of Cunedda and one of many of Cunedda’s children to become 👇
The second King of Gwynedd was Einion ap Cunedda, also known as Einion Yrth ("the Impetuous"). Einion was a son of Cunedda and one of many of Cunedda’s children to become 👇
Castle Name: Powis Castle (Cymraeg: Castell Powis)
Built by: Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn
Location: Near Y Trallwng, Powis (Welshpool, Powys)
Native/Non-Native: Both... sort of
Year Built: 13th century (current castle)
Overseer: National Trust
Built by: Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn
Location: Near Y Trallwng, Powis (Welshpool, Powys)
Native/Non-Native: Both... sort of
Year Built: 13th century (current castle)
Overseer: National Trust
December 6, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Castle Name: Powis Castle (Cymraeg: Castell Powis)
Built by: Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn
Location: Near Y Trallwng, Powis (Welshpool, Powys)
Native/Non-Native: Both... sort of
Year Built: 13th century (current castle)
Overseer: National Trust
Built by: Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn
Location: Near Y Trallwng, Powis (Welshpool, Powys)
Native/Non-Native: Both... sort of
Year Built: 13th century (current castle)
Overseer: National Trust
This is a map of "England and Wales at the End of the Thirteenth Century" taken from an Atlas of European History in 1907.
The 13th century was arguably the most defining century in Welsh history, with it bringing about such significant figures as Llywelyn Fawr in the first half of the century.
The 13th century was arguably the most defining century in Welsh history, with it bringing about such significant figures as Llywelyn Fawr in the first half of the century.
December 5, 2024 at 4:12 PM
This is a map of "England and Wales at the End of the Thirteenth Century" taken from an Atlas of European History in 1907.
The 13th century was arguably the most defining century in Welsh history, with it bringing about such significant figures as Llywelyn Fawr in the first half of the century.
The 13th century was arguably the most defining century in Welsh history, with it bringing about such significant figures as Llywelyn Fawr in the first half of the century.
Bore da, bawb!
I occasionally (and admittedly quite biasedly, being a gog) post about the beauty of Eryri in Gwynedd, so here's a look at Llyn y Fan Fach in Bannau Brycheiniog to begin your morning.
Have a lovely day!
(Image Credits: Angel Ganev @ Flickr)
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I occasionally (and admittedly quite biasedly, being a gog) post about the beauty of Eryri in Gwynedd, so here's a look at Llyn y Fan Fach in Bannau Brycheiniog to begin your morning.
Have a lovely day!
(Image Credits: Angel Ganev @ Flickr)
#WelshHistories #WelshHistory
December 3, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Bore da, bawb!
I occasionally (and admittedly quite biasedly, being a gog) post about the beauty of Eryri in Gwynedd, so here's a look at Llyn y Fan Fach in Bannau Brycheiniog to begin your morning.
Have a lovely day!
(Image Credits: Angel Ganev @ Flickr)
#WelshHistories #WelshHistory
I occasionally (and admittedly quite biasedly, being a gog) post about the beauty of Eryri in Gwynedd, so here's a look at Llyn y Fan Fach in Bannau Brycheiniog to begin your morning.
Have a lovely day!
(Image Credits: Angel Ganev @ Flickr)
#WelshHistories #WelshHistory
This was shared into a Welsh based group by Cliff Hughes. In it, five Welsh women can be seen in traditional Welsh clothing holding strays with "London Welsh Flag Day".
December 2, 2024 at 10:32 AM
This was shared into a Welsh based group by Cliff Hughes. In it, five Welsh women can be seen in traditional Welsh clothing holding strays with "London Welsh Flag Day".
One of the most significant archaeological finds in Cymru came all the way back in 1869 when a Welsh farmer near Dolbenmaen, Gwynedd, discovered Lunula Llanllyfni in a bog at Llecheiddior-uchaf farm.
December 1, 2024 at 12:08 PM
One of the most significant archaeological finds in Cymru came all the way back in 1869 when a Welsh farmer near Dolbenmaen, Gwynedd, discovered Lunula Llanllyfni in a bog at Llecheiddior-uchaf farm.
On this day (September 12) in 1906, Pont Gludo Casnewydd (the Newport Transporter Bridge), designed by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin, opened for the first time.
November 30, 2024 at 10:19 AM
On this day (September 12) in 1906, Pont Gludo Casnewydd (the Newport Transporter Bridge), designed by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin, opened for the first time.
The map depicted in this picture is a 13th century Matthew Paris (1200-1259 AD) map of the island of Great Britain. It looks a bit different, eh?
Cymru is referred to in the map as "Wallia", which was a Medieval Latin term for "Wales".
Cymru is referred to in the map as "Wallia", which was a Medieval Latin term for "Wales".
November 29, 2024 at 12:04 PM
The map depicted in this picture is a 13th century Matthew Paris (1200-1259 AD) map of the island of Great Britain. It looks a bit different, eh?
Cymru is referred to in the map as "Wallia", which was a Medieval Latin term for "Wales".
Cymru is referred to in the map as "Wallia", which was a Medieval Latin term for "Wales".
Here's a beautiful Welsh site with folklore ties.
Cadair Idris (Idris' Chair) is a Welsh mountain with some mythological connections. Centered up in Eryri, near Dolgellau, Cadair Idris stands as a well-known attraction for hikers, tourists
Cadair Idris (Idris' Chair) is a Welsh mountain with some mythological connections. Centered up in Eryri, near Dolgellau, Cadair Idris stands as a well-known attraction for hikers, tourists
November 29, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Here's a beautiful Welsh site with folklore ties.
Cadair Idris (Idris' Chair) is a Welsh mountain with some mythological connections. Centered up in Eryri, near Dolgellau, Cadair Idris stands as a well-known attraction for hikers, tourists
Cadair Idris (Idris' Chair) is a Welsh mountain with some mythological connections. Centered up in Eryri, near Dolgellau, Cadair Idris stands as a well-known attraction for hikers, tourists
It was in August of 1405 when Owain Glyndŵr convened a parliament at Harlech Castle, following his capturing of the castle in the previous year - making it the headquarters of the Uprising.
November 26, 2024 at 12:23 PM
It was in August of 1405 when Owain Glyndŵr convened a parliament at Harlech Castle, following his capturing of the castle in the previous year - making it the headquarters of the Uprising.
This excellent map dots each location throughout Cymru containing the name "pandy", the Welsh word for a fulling mill.
November 25, 2024 at 10:04 AM
This excellent map dots each location throughout Cymru containing the name "pandy", the Welsh word for a fulling mill.
Bore da, bawb.
Following on from yesterday's posts about the perseverance of Cymraeg, here is a map which uses the 2021 census as a source to show the individual counties and their percentages of Welsh speakers over the age of 3.
Following on from yesterday's posts about the perseverance of Cymraeg, here is a map which uses the 2021 census as a source to show the individual counties and their percentages of Welsh speakers over the age of 3.
November 25, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Bore da, bawb.
Following on from yesterday's posts about the perseverance of Cymraeg, here is a map which uses the 2021 census as a source to show the individual counties and their percentages of Welsh speakers over the age of 3.
Following on from yesterday's posts about the perseverance of Cymraeg, here is a map which uses the 2021 census as a source to show the individual counties and their percentages of Welsh speakers over the age of 3.
Here's an excellent map which shows many toponyms across Europe which derive from the same word.
November 24, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Here's an excellent map which shows many toponyms across Europe which derive from the same word.
Here's a map with a difference. Titled "Empty Wales", this map depicts hundreds of yellow squares - each one representing a 1 kilometre square.
The interesting part?
Each of these squares contain not a single building inside. As incredibly eerie as it is astounding!
The interesting part?
Each of these squares contain not a single building inside. As incredibly eerie as it is astounding!
November 24, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Here's a map with a difference. Titled "Empty Wales", this map depicts hundreds of yellow squares - each one representing a 1 kilometre square.
The interesting part?
Each of these squares contain not a single building inside. As incredibly eerie as it is astounding!
The interesting part?
Each of these squares contain not a single building inside. As incredibly eerie as it is astounding!
I love maps and I love promoting Cymraeg as and where I can, so why not do both in one post?
This map shows Cymru in the year 1870. Areas highlighted in red are parts where the majority of inhabitants spoke Cymraeg at that time.
This map shows Cymru in the year 1870. Areas highlighted in red are parts where the majority of inhabitants spoke Cymraeg at that time.
November 24, 2024 at 10:25 AM
I love maps and I love promoting Cymraeg as and where I can, so why not do both in one post?
This map shows Cymru in the year 1870. Areas highlighted in red are parts where the majority of inhabitants spoke Cymraeg at that time.
This map shows Cymru in the year 1870. Areas highlighted in red are parts where the majority of inhabitants spoke Cymraeg at that time.
Bore da, bawb!
This is a pretty cool map.
As part of the Drawn Together art project, it is a map of drawings of local surroundings within Cymru.
This is a pretty cool map.
As part of the Drawn Together art project, it is a map of drawings of local surroundings within Cymru.
November 24, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Bore da, bawb!
This is a pretty cool map.
As part of the Drawn Together art project, it is a map of drawings of local surroundings within Cymru.
This is a pretty cool map.
As part of the Drawn Together art project, it is a map of drawings of local surroundings within Cymru.
Charming Welsh Gifts That Bring a Smile to Everyone You Love: welshhistories.co.uk/welsh-gifts/
November 23, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Charming Welsh Gifts That Bring a Smile to Everyone You Love: welshhistories.co.uk/welsh-gifts/
In this photo can be seen the remains of Abaty Talyllychau (English: Talley Abbey) - a 12th century monastery founded by Rhys ap Gruffydd in 1185 in Talyllychau, Sir Gaerfyrddin (Talley, Carmarthenshire).
November 23, 2024 at 10:07 AM
In this photo can be seen the remains of Abaty Talyllychau (English: Talley Abbey) - a 12th century monastery founded by Rhys ap Gruffydd in 1185 in Talyllychau, Sir Gaerfyrddin (Talley, Carmarthenshire).
Did you know that the first weekly Welsh language newspaper was called "Seren Gomer" and began back in 1814?
Founded in Abertawe (Swansea) in 1814 by the Baptist minister and writer Joseph Harris (1773 – 10 August 1825),
Founded in Abertawe (Swansea) in 1814 by the Baptist minister and writer Joseph Harris (1773 – 10 August 1825),
November 22, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Did you know that the first weekly Welsh language newspaper was called "Seren Gomer" and began back in 1814?
Founded in Abertawe (Swansea) in 1814 by the Baptist minister and writer Joseph Harris (1773 – 10 August 1825),
Founded in Abertawe (Swansea) in 1814 by the Baptist minister and writer Joseph Harris (1773 – 10 August 1825),
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November 22, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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You may have noticed that, prior to kickoff in the Nations League match between Cymru and Iceland, a giant golden horn was played. The horn in question is known as a carnyx.
The carnyx is a wind instrument and was played by the ancient Celts during the Iron Age.
The carnyx is a wind instrument and was played by the ancient Celts during the Iron Age.
November 22, 2024 at 12:10 PM
You may have noticed that, prior to kickoff in the Nations League match between Cymru and Iceland, a giant golden horn was played. The horn in question is known as a carnyx.
The carnyx is a wind instrument and was played by the ancient Celts during the Iron Age.
The carnyx is a wind instrument and was played by the ancient Celts during the Iron Age.
Here is a map which depicts the island of Great Britain in 580 AD. Of course, the map depicts the island in its present form, so it's not exactly to the scale of the time period specified.
During this time, the Saxons would refer to what is now Kernow (Cornwall) as "West Wales" and what is 👇👇
During this time, the Saxons would refer to what is now Kernow (Cornwall) as "West Wales" and what is 👇👇
November 21, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Here is a map which depicts the island of Great Britain in 580 AD. Of course, the map depicts the island in its present form, so it's not exactly to the scale of the time period specified.
During this time, the Saxons would refer to what is now Kernow (Cornwall) as "West Wales" and what is 👇👇
During this time, the Saxons would refer to what is now Kernow (Cornwall) as "West Wales" and what is 👇👇
Cymru had many Kings, Queens and Princes before the Conquest of Wales by Edward Longshanks in the late 13th century. Arguably the greatest of them all was Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (1173-1240), and he is often known as Llywelyn Fawr (Llywelyn the Great).
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November 20, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Cymru had many Kings, Queens and Princes before the Conquest of Wales by Edward Longshanks in the late 13th century. Arguably the greatest of them all was Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (1173-1240), and he is often known as Llywelyn Fawr (Llywelyn the Great).
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Owain Glyndŵr: TYWYSOG CYMRU/ PRINCE OF WALES (1354-1415)
Out of every great and historic Welsh person covered over the last two issues of Welsh Histories Magazine, perhaps no one boasts the same levels of present day reputation than Owain Glyndŵr.
Out of every great and historic Welsh person covered over the last two issues of Welsh Histories Magazine, perhaps no one boasts the same levels of present day reputation than Owain Glyndŵr.
November 20, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Owain Glyndŵr: TYWYSOG CYMRU/ PRINCE OF WALES (1354-1415)
Out of every great and historic Welsh person covered over the last two issues of Welsh Histories Magazine, perhaps no one boasts the same levels of present day reputation than Owain Glyndŵr.
Out of every great and historic Welsh person covered over the last two issues of Welsh Histories Magazine, perhaps no one boasts the same levels of present day reputation than Owain Glyndŵr.