The History of Wales Magazine
Every month we will feature articles relating to the history of Wales – famous people, famous battles, famous places etc. These will build over the months into a full and intriguing insight into the history of this ancient land.
You may also be interested in our History of Britain section covering the period from the Act of Union during Queen Anne‘s reign to the modern day.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales
The National Eisteddfod of Wales – completely unique in Europe – is the largest celebration of Welsh culture, music and poetry.
The Life of Dylan Thomas
Read about the life of Dylan Thomas, famous Welsh poet and author of Under Milk Wood. Indeed, whilst Thomas is arguably the most well known Welsh poet of all time, paradoxically his literary work is written entirely in English…
Operation Alan: the Role of Welsh soldiers in the Liberation of ‘Den Bosch’
Operation Alan. From 22nd-28th October 1944, the 53rd Welsh Infantry Division, with support from 7th Armoured Divisions, won a hard fought victory at the Dutch city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch (‘Den Bosch’)…
Black Bart – Democracy and Medical Insurance in the Golden Age of Piracy
Welshman Bartholomew Roberts, posthumously known as ‘Black Bart’, was a prodigious and successful pirate with four ships and loyal crew under his command, due in no small part to his unique pirate code of conduct and provision of medical insurance…
The Vexillology of Wales and the Union Flag
Although the Union Flag represents the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, it does not seem to include any Welsh symbols or colours…
Sir William Vaughan and the Failed Welsh Colony
A Welsh writer and scholar, Sir William Vaughan was devoted to early 17th century Welsh colonization in Newfoundland. William Vaughan’s intentions were based on the economic situation he witnessed in Wales with great levels of poverty. He strongly advocated Newfoundland as a practical solution to the issues experienced by his fellow countrymen, believing that…
Battle of St Fagans
The Battle of St Fagan’s in 1648, during the Second English Civil War, was the largest battle ever to take place in Wales. A bloody conflict that would eventually see King Charles I executed and England governed as a…
Owen Glendower (Owain Glyndwr)
Owain Glyndwr (Owen Glendower) Prince of Wales, Medieval Welsh nationalist leader, organised a rebellion against the English king, Henry IV. Like the legend of King Arthur, Welsh legend has it that when Wales is threatened again, he will rise in order to lead the defense of Wales…
The Welsh Mormons
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, more often referred to as the Mormon Church, is based in Utah, in the United States of America. The church currently has an enormous global congregation with around 16 million worshippers, however very little is known about the Welsh Mormons and their…
