Heritage | Wales

Welsh folklore is rich with stories

Everywhere you go in Wales someone will point out a hill, church or a standing stone that has a story of its own.

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The collective memory of our nation

Learn about the many pros(e) of a visit to the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth.

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Crossing the Atlantic: the links between America and Wales

The Welsh were among the first to settle in the USA and Canada in the late seventeenth century, and the links between Wales and North America are still strong.

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Land of my fathers: Wales’ national anthem

Evoking passion and pride - find out more about the Welsh national anthem.

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Christmas and New Year Traditions

When Welsh people wish you 'Nadolig Llawen', they’re not just thinking about ordinary festivities. They're thinking about horses’ skulls, 3am hymn-singing, odd apples, mountain races and seaside swims too. Jude Rogers dips into the deep Welsh midwinter traditions

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Inside a wooden garden shelter with 'Tafarn y Plu' written on a sign.

Local communities breathing life back into their pubs

Rhys Iorwerth discovers the growing trend of communities regaining and breathing life back into local hubs.

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Black and white aerial image of Cardiff Docks (historical).

Over the sea: links between Wales and Ireland

Discover the links between these Celtic cousins. Cymru and Éireann - Wales and Ireland.

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Patagonia: a small slice of Wales in South America

The incredible tale of why 150 people set up a remote Welsh settlement in South America.

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Celebrated dates in the Welsh calendar

There's a lot going on in Wales, no matter the time of year. Here are a few very Welsh dates for your calendar.

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Welsh literary greats

Discover some of Wales' great poets, playwrights and authors, past and present.

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General view from the south Caernarfon Castle

Castle country

Wales has castles, castles, everywhere!

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A history of Wales in 10 objects

From medieval fortresses to scientific breakthroughs. Find out more about Wales' history through 10 iconic objects.