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The Welsh Women's Peace Petition: 390,296 Names for Peace
Discover how 390,296 women in Wales signed a 1923 peace appeal, how it reached America, and how to search every transcribed name today.
The Welsh Women's Peace Petition: 390,296 Names for Peace
Discover how 390,296 women in Wales signed a 1923 peace appeal, how it reached America, and how to search every transcribed name today.
The Merthyr Rising of 1831: Dic Penderyn and the Red Flag
Why did workers rise in Merthyr Tydfil in 1831, what did the red flag mean and why does the execution of Dic Penderyn remain contested?
The Merthyr Rising of 1831: Dic Penderyn and the Red Flag
Why did workers rise in Merthyr Tydfil in 1831, what did the red flag mean and why does the execution of Dic Penderyn remain contested?
Owain Glyndŵr's Flag: Why Four Lions?
Why does Owain Glyndŵr's flag have four lions? Read the medieval seal evidence and learn how the banner differs from Wales's dragon flags.
Owain Glyndŵr's Flag: Why Four Lions?
Why does Owain Glyndŵr's flag have four lions? Read the medieval seal evidence and learn how the banner differs from Wales's dragon flags.
Owain Glyndŵr Day: The Story Behind 16 September
Why is Owain Glyndŵr Day on 16 September? Follow the revolt from Ruthin to Machynlleth, the Pennal Letter and a legacy that still shapes Wales.
Owain Glyndŵr Day: The Story Behind 16 September
Why is Owain Glyndŵr Day on 16 September? Follow the revolt from Ruthin to Machynlleth, the Pennal Letter and a legacy that still shapes Wales.
The Penrhyn Lockout: One of Britain's Longest Disputes
The Penrhyn dispute lasted from November 1900 to November 1903. Discover why it began, how Bethesda sustained it and why its divisions still matter.
The Penrhyn Lockout: One of Britain's Longest Disputes
The Penrhyn dispute lasted from November 1900 to November 1903. Discover why it began, how Bethesda sustained it and why its divisions still matter.
Silicosis and Welsh Slate Quarrymen: The Hidden Cost
Welsh slate was admired around the world, but its dust damaged workers' lungs. Discover what the medical evidence found and how quarry communities fought for compensation.
Silicosis and Welsh Slate Quarrymen: The Hidden Cost
Welsh slate was admired around the world, but its dust damaged workers' lungs. Discover what the medical evidence found and how quarry communities fought for compensation.
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