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.
T. E. Lawrence of Arabia
Thomas Edward (T.E) Lawrence, more popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, was born at Tremadoc in North Wales …
Julius Caesar’s Invasions of Celtic Britain
A vast amount has been written about the Roman Empire and Julius Caesar, but very little was actually recorded about his two invasions of Britain, particularly the first one…
The Marvellous Life of Roald Dahl
Born in Wales in 1916, the life story of Roald Dahl reads like a film script…
St David – Patron Saint of Wales
The history of St David, and how he came to be the patron saint of Wales.
The Tragic Demise of Edward II
The events that led to the deposition, abdication and murder of Edward II…
The Battle of Crug Mawr
By the early 12th century the Norman conquest of England had been cemented, with the last remnants of Anglo-Saxon resistance subdued some 60 years before….
The Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen
The deposing of King Richard II led to massive instability throughout the country. The former king had a large number of supporters, even though his…
Traditions and folklore of Wales
Wales is a country steeped in tradition. Even the Methodist revival in the 18th century, whose stern Puritanism banished the ancient Celtic traditions, was unable to stamp out all remains of their traditions…
