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Portrait of Lady Charlotte Guest

Historic figures

Charlotte Guest: famous for her pioneering translation of the Mabinogion.

Find out more about the key historic figures who shaped Wales.

David Lloyd George

David Lloyd George

The first, liberal, Welsh Prime Minister to hold office.

King Arthur

King Arthur

Explore the connections between Wales and Arthur.

St David

St David

A native Welshman who became the patron saint of Wales.

Owain Glyndwr

Owain Glyndwr

The story of Wales' famed warrior prince who fought England.

Iolo Morganwg

Iolo Morganwg

The man behind the revival of the Gorsedd of the Bards

Aneurin Bevan

Aneurin Bevan

Firebrand socialist and father of the National Health Service.

Philip Madoc as Geoffrey of Monmouth

Geoffrey of Monmouth

A major figure in the popularisation of the Arthurian tales


Welsh castles

Harlech Castle

Famous fortresses

Start exploring these Welsh strongholds.

Family history

Tree

Getting started

Tracing your Welsh roots? Pick up some tips in our guides.

Welsh castles

Harlech Castle

Famous fortresses

Start exploring these Welsh strongholds.


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