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It was on 15 March in 2004 when a second bridge opened in Trefynwy (Monmouth), allowing Pont Trefynwy (Monnow Bridge) to become pedestrianised. Monnow Bridge/Pont Trefynwy Advertisement Pont Trefynwy dates to 1272... The post Monnow Bridge of Monmouth appeared first on Welsh Histories .
Did you know that Sgwd Henrhyd (Henrhyd Waterfall), near Coelbren in Bannau Brycheiniog, was the scene of the Batcave from the Batman film The Dark Knight Rises? Henrhyd Waterfall & Batman Advertisement... The post Henrhyd Waterfall appeared first on Welsh Histories .
Long before Welsh poetry became synonymous with Dylan Thomas, Gwerful Mechain and Hedd Wyn, it was associated with the 6th century AD bard Taliesin. Who Was Taliesin? Advertisement Taliesin lived so long... The post Taliesin – The Legendary Welsh Bard appeared first on Welsh Histories .
A belated penblwydd hapus to living Welsh football legend, Joe Allen, who was born in Carmarthen on 14 March in 1990. Allen is affectionately dubbed “Wee Joe Allen”, the “Welsh Xavi” and... The post Joe Allen – Welsh Footballing Icon appeared first on Welsh Histories .
I am saddened to hear the news of legendary Welsh rockstar Phil Campbell’s passing. A true, rock and metal music legend who just so happens to be from Wales, his passing is... The post Phil Campbell of Motorhead appeared first on Welsh Histories .
Did you know that the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which began in 1536 and concluded in 1541, led to the dismantling/destruction of hundreds of monasteries and nunneries throughout Cymru and England? Many... The post Remaining Ruins Following Dissolution of the Monasteries appeared first on Welsh Histories .
This Jewish history blog follows on from an anti-racism post I wrote recently, which largely focused on Muslims in 20th century Welsh history. Jews in Wales – A Short History Advertisement This... The post A Short Jewish History in Wales appeared first on Welsh Histories .
Did you know that, between 1909 and 1912, one of the most extensive Welsh archaeological discoveries was made in Llyn Fawr, Rhondda Cynon Taf (or possibly the Vale of Neath but that’s... The post The Llyn Fawr Hoard appeared first on Welsh Histories .
Let’s return to the theme of the Welsh language and its historical struggle for survival in the face of oppression by talking about Bridget Bevan. Who Was Bridget Bevan? Advertisement When talking... The post Bridget Bevan & the Welsh Language appeared first on Welsh Histories .
Did you know that two of Australia’s biggest pop icons, Kylie Minogue and Olivia Newton-John, are half-Welsh (also three if you include Kylie’s famous sister, Danni)? Advertisement What’s the Connection? Though rightfully... The post Welsh-Australins: Kylie & Olivia appeared first on Welsh Histories .
