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 Red Dragon of Wales
The proud and ancient battle standard of the Welsh is The Red Dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) and consists of a red dragon, passant (standing with one foot raised), on a green and white background.
The Roman Fortress of Isca
The history of Isca, Roman fort at Caerleon near Newport, Wales.
The discovery of America… by a Welsh Prince?
The discovery of the Americas by Prince Madog who landed in Alabama in 1170.
The Legend of the River Conwy Afanc
The legend of the huge water monster the Afanc and its removal from River Conwy to a lake on Mount Snowdon…
Traditional Welsh Costume
The Welsh National Dress that we think of today is based on rural women’s traditional costume
The English Invasion of Wales
Unlike their invasion of England, the Norman penetration into Wales took place very gradually after 1066…
Gwenllian, Lost Princess of Wales
Gwenllian, daughter of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last native Prince of Wales, and Eleanor de Monfort, daughter of Simon de Montfort, was a baby when she was removed to a convent in England where she would spend the rest of her life…
