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Is this the oldest continually lived-in house in Wales?
The Welsh farmhouse that's empty for the first time in 500 years... ready for a £4m makeover - Wales Online
The notorious Cardiff streets that made Peaky Blinders look tame
The notorious Cardiff streets where residents gave the Peaky Blinders a run for their money - Wales Online
Amazing illustrated map of Wales features representations of the legendary tales from the Mabinogion, the basis for much of Welsh mythology including early legends of Merlin, Arthur and King Lyr. (Click the image to get a better look at the illustrations. There are descriptions at the bottom.)
The Battle of Fishguard - Jane Austen articles and blog
On this day 22nd February, 1797 over 1,000 French troops attempted to invade Britain and landed at Fishguard, but were soon captured by the brave ladies of the town. No other foreign force has managed to invade mainland Britain since (tapestry The Last Invasion the work of more than 70 women, who stitched for over two years to complete the project)
St David's Day
Little Welsh Quilts and other Traditions: St David's Day