10 Stories from Welsh History (That Everyone Should Know)
Come and learn about people and events from Welsh history in this special interactive workshop; stories of oppression and freedom, adventures and rebellion, tragedy and celebration.
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Betty Campbell – A Journey through Butetown
Who was Betty Campbell? And what was so special about her home, Tiger Bay? Learn about the first historical Welsh woman to be celebrated with a statue.
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A letter to Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards
What would Sir Ifan think of the Urdd today? A lot has changed since he and his wife, Eirys, established this unique organisation a century ago.
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Remember Tryweryn
What’s the cost of water? Learn the harrowing story of the drowning of the Tryweryn Valley.
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Llywelyn – The Last Prince of Wales?
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the grandson of Llywelyn the Great, Prince of Gwynedd, Lord of Snowdon, Prince of Pura Walia, Tywysog Cymru.
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Dic Penderyn – The People’s Hero
We’ll take you back to Victorian times at Merthyr Tudful, 1831, in the company of Dic Penderyn.
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Dafydd ap -The Mabinogion Stories
Join the bard and rapper, Dafydd ap, as he tries to find his way from Aberystwyth to Gwent to meet his generous sponsor, Ifor.
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David Davies, Llandinam – Wales’ First Tycoon
Meet one of the most important figures in the history of the Industrial Revolution as well as one of Wales’ greatest entrepreneurs.
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The Welsh language – What a journey!
Discover the history of the Welsh language in the company of the expert, Mr R. Ben Igwr.
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Glenys Myfanwy – Living Through the Blitz
During the Second World War, the Luftwaffe attacked the city of Swansea for three consecutive nights, known today as ‘The Three Nights’ Blitz’: a unique event in Wales’ history during WWII.
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Henry Tudor. Welsh hero or traitor?
With a great deal of help from Welsh soldiers at Bosworth Field, Henry beat Richard lll to become King of England.
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T. Llew’s Treasures
Have you ever worn a traditional Welsh outfit for St David’s Day? Discover how this tradition first came about!
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Lady Llanover – Wales’ First Fashion Icon
Have you ever worn a traditional Welsh outfit for St David’s Day? Discover how this tradition first came about!
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Hedd Wyn – Why we must never forget.
Over a hundered years since the since the death and Eisteddfod achievement of chief poet Hedd Wyn, here’s a chance to learn about his heartbreaking but inspiring story.
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Black Bart – Cunning Pirate of the Caribbean
Come and meet the most successful and flamboyant real-life pirate of them all – Black Bart!
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Roald Dahl – Imagine That!
Originally commissioned by the Welsh Books Council as part of the Roald Dahl 100 celebrations, this show encourages children to read.
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Owain Glyndŵr – The Rebel Prince of Wales
After years of oppression by the Marcher Lords and the English crown, one brave Welshman decided enough was enough.
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William Jones – On board the Mimosa
Over a hundred and fifty years ago a brave band of Welsh men, women and children sailed on the Mimosa to the other side of the world in search of a better life.
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Bishop William Morgan
When he died in 1604, Bishop William Morgan, was a poor man. However, he also left the nation a priceless treasure – a Welsh translation of the Bible.
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Hari Lute – The Story of Llywelyn the Great
Meet Hari Lute – a musician at Llywelyn the Great’s court. Hari, through music and drama will relay the story of Llywelyn the Great
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Boudicca. The Warrior Queen
Wife. Mother. Quaeen. Guardian of her people.
Or…
A crazy warmongering woman with a taste for Roman blood.
Thomas Telford – Discovering Pontcysyllte
In this show Thomas Telford returns to Wales once again after hearing that his masterpiece – the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct – has won a World Heritage Site award.
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Who wants to go to sea?
Eliseus Evans’ dream was to become a ship’s Captain. He’s a sailor on the Amlwch Rose, a scooner that carried copper during the Industrial Revolution, a period which led the way for modern day Wales.
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Our Senedd
The Senedd. What is it? Where is it ? And why is it considered as one of Wales’ most important buildings?
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Robert Recorde – What’s the Problem?
A Welshman with a problem and he’s here to set the record straight.
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Lord Rhys. Saviour of the Deheubarth
He held the first ever Eisteddfod at his grand castle in Cardigan in 1176!
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