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Nineteenth-century newspaper cartoon showing disguised Rebecca Rioters at a tollgate

The Rebecca Riots: Why Tollgates Sparked Protest in Wales

Explore why Welsh communities attacked tollgates during the Rebecca Riots of 1839-1844, who “Rebecca” was, how the protests spread and what changed afterwards.

The Rebecca Riots: Why Tollgates Sparked Protest in Wales

Explore why Welsh communities attacked tollgates during the Rebecca Riots of 1839-1844, who “Rebecca” was, how the protests spread and what changed afterwards.

Standing stones and rocky outcrops in the Preseli Hills, Pembrokeshire

Preseli Bluestones and Stonehenge: What the Latest Research Says

See what current research says about Stonehenge’s Preseli bluestones, human transport, Welsh quarries, the Scottish Altar Stone and open questions.

Preseli Bluestones and Stonehenge: What the Latest Research Says

See what current research says about Stonehenge’s Preseli bluestones, human transport, Welsh quarries, the Scottish Altar Stone and open questions.

The Welsh Red Dragon flag flying beside the Menai Strait

What Is the National Animal of Wales? The Red Dragon Explained

The Red Dragon is the usual national animal of Wales, but official sources call it a national symbol. Here is the legend, flag history and precise answer.

What Is the National Animal of Wales? The Red Dragon Explained

The Red Dragon is the usual national animal of Wales, but official sources call it a national symbol. Here is the legend, flag history and precise answer.

Rock Park in Llandrindod Wells with mature trees, paths and spa buildings

Llandrindod Wells: How a Welsh Spa Town Was Built

How did Llandrindod Wells become a Victorian spa town? Follow the springs, railway and resort buildings that transformed the Powys landscape.

Llandrindod Wells: How a Welsh Spa Town Was Built

How did Llandrindod Wells become a Victorian spa town? Follow the springs, railway and resort buildings that transformed the Powys landscape.

View across Aberfan framed by trees, with houses and community buildings in the valley

Aberfan at 60: Events, Exhibitions and How Wales Is Remembering

A verified guide to Aberfan 60th anniversary events, exhibitions, broadcasts and creative projects across Wales in autumn 2026.

Aberfan at 60: Events, Exhibitions and How Wales Is Remembering

A verified guide to Aberfan 60th anniversary events, exhibitions, broadcasts and creative projects across Wales in autumn 2026.

Cardigan Castle south wall and towers beneath a blue sky

From Cardigan 1176 to Garreg Las 2026: 850 Years of Eisteddfod History

Trace Eisteddfod history from Cardigan Castle in 1176 to Garreg Las 2026 through six dates that separate the early record from the modern festival.

From Cardigan 1176 to Garreg Las 2026: 850 Years of Eisteddfod History

Trace Eisteddfod history from Cardigan Castle in 1176 to Garreg Las 2026 through six dates that separate the early record from the modern festival.

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