Wales

Devon is quite a large county in England and Wales is a large country to the west of England , however if your journey starts on the northern most boundary of Devon you should cross the border into Wales after about 78 miles via the M4. A more specific answer gan be gained by asking the question again quoting a start point in Devon and end point location in Wales.

Because Saint David is Wales's patron saint, just as St. Patrick is Ireland's patron saint. The Welsh celebrate the day (which is 1st March) by huge parades through towns and cities, flower displays, children's events, rugby matches, musical events, and special dinners that often involve Welsh cuisine such as Welsh lamb, leeks, lavabread and Welsh rarebit.
we celebrate st David's day because, St David is known as our patron saint so we honour him by celebrating the day he died which is the first of march. by Lauryn hope this answer helps
St David is the patron saint of Wales just as St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.

The Merthyr Rising of 1831 was a violent climax to many years of the simmering unrest among the large working class population of the town in South Wales and the surrounding area.

Throughout May 1831 coal miners and Iron workers who worked for William Crawshay took to the streets of the own, calling for reform, protesting against the lowering of their wages and general unemployment. Gradually the protest spread to nearby industrial towns and villages and by the end of May the whole area was in rebellion, and for the first time in the world the red flag of revolution was flown. This has still to be disproved.

After storming the town, the rebels sacked the local debtors' court and took the goods that had been previously seazed. Unpaid debts were taken and given back to their original owners. Account books containing debtors' details were also destroyed. Among the shouts, were heard cries of "Caws a bara" (cheese with bread) and I lawr a'r Brenin (down with the king).

On 1 June 1831, the protesters marched to local mines and persuaded the men on a shift there to stop working and join their protest. Mean while, the British Government in London had ordered in the army, with contingents of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Scotish Troops) dispatched to Merthyr Tydfil to restore order. Since the crowd was now too large to be dispersed, the soldiers were ordered to protect essential buildings and people.

On 2 June, while local employers and magistrates were holding a meeting with the High Sheriff of Glamorgan at the Castle Inn, a group led by Lewsyn yr Heliwr (also known as Lewis Lewis) marched there to demand a reduction in the price of bread and an increase in their wages. There demands were rejected outright, and after being advised to return to their homes, they attacked the inn. Engaged by the 93rd (Highland) Regiment, after the rioters seized some of their weapons, the troops were commanded to open fire. After a very long struggle in which hundreds sustained injury, some fatal, the Highlanders were compelled to withdraw to Penydarren House, and abandon the town to the rioters.

For eight days, Penydarren House was the sole refuge of authority. With armed insurrection fully in place in the town by 4 June, the rioters had commandeered arms and explosives, set up road-blocks, formed guerrilla detachments, and had banners capped with a symbolic loaf and literally dyed in blood. Those who had military experience had taken the lead in the training of the armed para-military formation, and created an effective central command and communication system.

This allowed them to control the town and engage the formal military system, which included:

Ambushed the 93rd's baggage-train on the Brecon Road, under escort of forty of the Glamorgan Yeomanry, and drove them into the Brecon Beacons

Beat off a relief force of a hundred cavalry sent from Penydarren House

Ambushed and disarmed the Swansea Yeomanry on the Swansea Road, and threw them back in disorder to Neath

Organised a mass demonstration against Penydarren House

Having sent messengers, who had started strikes in Northern Monmouthshire, Neath and Swansea Valleys, the riots reached there peak. However, panic had spread to the family orientated and peaceful town folk, who had now started to flee what was an out of control town. With the rioters arranging a mass meeting for Sunday 6th, the government representatives in Penydarren House managed to split the rioters council. When 450 troops marched to the mass meeting at Waun above Dowlais with levelled weapons, the mass-meeting dispersed and the riots were effectively over.

By 7 June the authorities had regained control of the town through force. Twenty-six people were arrested and put on trial for taking part in the revolt. Several were sentenced to terms of imprisonment, others sentenced to penal transportation to Australia, and two were sentenced to death by hanging - Lewsyn yr Heliwr (also known as Lewis Lewis) for robbery and Dic Penderyn (also known as Richard Lewis) for stabbing a soldier (Private Donald Black of the Highland Regiment) in the leg with a seized bayonet.

Lewsyn yr Heliwr was later reprieved when one of the police officers who had tried to disperse the crowd testified that the former had tried to shield him from the rioters; but the British government, led by Lord Melbourne, was determined that at least one rebel should die as an example of what happened to rebels. The people of Merthyr Tydfil were convinced that Dic Penderyn, a 23-year-old miner, was not responsible for the stabbing, and 11,000 signed a petition demanding his release. The government refused, and Penderyn was hanged at Cardiff market on August 13, 1831. In 1874 it was discovered that another man named Ianto Parker, not Dic Penderyn, had stabbed Donald Black and then fled to America fearing capture by the authorities, and also that rebuttal witness James Abbott, who had testified at Penderyn's trial, admitted that he had lied under oath, under the orders of Lord Melbourne, in order to secure a conviction.

when wales came to be and the world turned strange, welsh is a horrible language

yes it is what made u ask that

"Rwyf wedi blino"

or

"Dwi wedi blino"

Welsh :-) The "ancient Britons" who occupied most of Britain at the time of the Roman invasion, were the ancestors of the modern Welsh and spoke an earlier form of Welsh. The name of Caratacus, who led a rebellion against Roman rule, has survived as the modern Welsh name Caradog.

So the Welsh have been in Britain, speaking something like Welsh, since some centuries BC.; the English arrived during the 5th century AD.

Most people in Wales are non-Conformist Christians- you would know them better as 'Wesleyans' in the United States. They are neither Anglican nor Roman Catholic, instead being either Methodists or Baptists.

There is an Anglican offshoot of the Church of England known as the 'Church in Wales' which has a considerable following, but not in the same league as non-Conformism.

A minority of Welsh are Catholic, but only a small number- Wales used to be a Catholic nation up until the early 18th Century, but a great religious revival later that Century swept much of this away. It also has Islamic and Hindu communities from Asian immigrants who have setled there, as do most other countries nowadays.

The most notorious is the Aberfan Mining Disaster

The Three Castle, Grosmont, Skenfrith and The White Castle on the Wales England border?

The River Taff, which is the origin of the nickname 'Taffy' given to Welsh people, is in south Wales.

One can find information about hiring a cottage in Wales on websites such as Wales Cottages, Holiday Lettings, Home Away, Cottages Direct, Sykes Cottages and Stay in Wales.

The Welsh language emerged in the 6th century and is still in use.

for some people

24 from Northern Ireland and 24 from Wales.

The welsh lives for 9 to 14 years, the average is 11 to 12. Some have lived as long as 17, but this is unusual.

As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, there are approximately 15 McDonald's locations in North Wales. The number may vary due to new openings or closures, so it's always a good idea to check the official McDonald's website or local listings for the most current information.

As of recent data, Wales has approximately 90 hospitals, including both NHS and private facilities. The NHS operates the majority of these hospitals, which provide a range of services from emergency care to specialized treatments. The number can vary slightly due to changes in healthcare services and facilities. For the most accurate and current information, it's best to consult the Welsh Government or local health boards.

Tom Jones sang about the Welsh coalmines in his rendition of "Green Green Grass of Home," which reflects themes of longing and nostalgia for home, often associated with the coal-mining regions of Wales. Additionally, he performed "The Green Green Grass of Home," which, while not exclusively about coalmines, evokes the landscape and culture of Wales, including the mining heritage. These songs resonate with the working-class experience in Wales and celebrate the connection to the land.

Wales receives an average of about 1,200 to 1,600 hours of sunshine per year, varying by region. The eastern parts tend to be sunnier compared to the west, which is often cloudier and wetter. Overall, Wales experiences a temperate maritime climate, leading to relatively mild conditions with no extreme seasonal variations in sunlight.

The five Rugby World Cup winners who have played for a Welsh club or region are: Gareth Thomas, who won in 1999; Stephen Jones, who was part of the 2003 squad; Sam Warburton, a member of the 2011 and 2015 teams; Alun Wyn Jones, who played in the 2011, 2015, and 2019 tournaments; and George North, who participated in the 2015 and 2019 editions. These players have made significant contributions to both their national team and their respective Welsh clubs or regions.