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- Periods in Welsh history

World War One

Some 40,000 Welshmen died during this war.

Investigate the key eras and events in Welsh history.

Pentre Ifan

Prehistoric Wales

Investigate stone circles and Celtic hillforts.

Roman eagle

The Romans

Roman forces reached the borders of Wales in AD 48.

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The Dark Ages

Romano-British and Celts, were pushed west by Saxons.

A Welsh March

Medieval Wales

The new 'Welsh' referred to themselves as Britons.

Coat of arms

The Tudors

The Tudor royal dynasty began with King Henry VII in 1485.


Welsh castles

Harlech Castle

Famous fortresses

Start exploring these Welsh strongholds.

From the archive

Act of Union

The Story of Welsh

The 1536 Act of Union signalled problems for the Welsh language.

Family history

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Getting started

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


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