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.
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…
The Battle of Orewin Bridge
After a Welsh rebellion in spring 1282 that started with an assault on Hawarden Castle, Edward I moved his armies into Wales. The ultimate aim…
Oxwich
A castle, a historic church, a nature reserve, three miles of golden sand……and an intriguing history of “wrecking”!
The Longbow
The English longbow, also called the Welsh longbow, was a powerful type of medieval longbow used to great effect against the French during the Hundred Years War, particularly at the Battle of Agincourt…
Prehistoric Britain
A short history of prehistoric Britain including the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages.
