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Periods in Welsh history

Bevin boys

World War Two

Coal was central to the war effort.

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.

Archeological romains

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.

Tudor rose

The Tudors

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


Investiture timeline

Image of investiture timeline

Day-by-day

Take a tour of the 1969 investiture.

Welsh castles

Harlech Castle

Famous fortresses

Start exploring these Welsh strongholds.

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