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.
Richard Wilson, Welsh Landscape Painter
Richard Wilson, considered the “father” of British landscape painting, is perhaps Wales’s greatest artist.
Merthyr Tydfil and the Welsh Men of Steel
The history of Merthyr Tydfil and the rise of the world’s most important ironworks
The Legend of Gelert the Dog
One of the best known, and loved, folk-tales in Wales is the story of this most faithful of hounds…
The Rebecca Riots
The Rebecca Riots were a series of protests that took place between 1839 and 1843 in west Wales…
Gruffudd ap Llywelyn, the First and Last King of Wales
The story of Gruffudd ap Llywelyn, how he united Wales, and the role he played in the years running up…
Kings and Princes of Wales
A full list of the Kings and Princes of Wales, including the English Princes of Wales
Joseph Jenkins, Jolly Swagman
The story of Joseph Jenkins who left Wales to become a swagman in Australia
Owen Glendower (Owain Glyndwr)
Owain Glyndwr (Owen Glendower) Prince of Wales, Medieval Welsh nationalist leader, organised a rebellion against the English king, Henry IV
