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Wales
Questions related to Wales, the mountainous country in the west of the island of Britain, which is part of the United Kingdom. It is known as Cymru in the Welsh language.
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Were the Rebecca riots successful?
yes, if you consider the ringleaders were transported to Australia for leading a rebellion
Where did the inauguration of the first Prince of Wales take place?
According to legend the first Prince of Wales (in the modern sense) was Edward II, who was born at Caernarfon Castle and offered to the Welsh as their new prince by his father - Edward I - who had just annexed the country.
Investiture as a show-biz spectacle (the modern way) began when the future Edward VIII was invested at Caernarvon Castle in 1911.
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This makes as much sense as your question
What was the capital of Wales before 1955?
In the early middle ages it was Pengwern, thought to be either modern day Shrewsbury or Bascchurch. During Norman times it was Abergwyngregyn overlooking the Menai Straits.In the late middle ages Owain Glyndŵr made his capital at Machynlleth where he held the first Welsh parliament. Cardiff only became the capital of Wales in 1955.
Cardiff has always been regarded as the Welsh capital over the past few Centuries, although it was only officially designated so by the Welsh Minister in '55.
In Mediaeval times, Strata Florida was the capital, as it was the seat of Welsh King Llewellyn the Great from 1238 in the old Cistercian Abbey there.
During the Glyndwr Rebellion. Machynlleth was effective capital as Glyndwr had his Parliament there from 1404-10.
St. Davids in Pembrokeshire is the ecclesiastical capital of Wales (like Canterbury is in England) as it is the birthplace of St. David, wales's patron saint.
From 1473 to 1689, the English border town of Ludlow was the seat of The Council of Wales and the Marches.
Garth Celyn at Aber Garth Celyn, now known as Abergwyngregyn, Aber, in Gwynedd, north Wales
there wasnt an official capital althogh in the middle ages it was machynlleth and a thousand yrs before that it was pengwern (in powys)
Cardiff became the capital city of Wales in 1955.
The former Welsh capital cities, Deganwy and Aberffraw had been slighted or demolished to prevent them from falling into the hands of English invaders during the twelfth century. From about 1170 until 1955 Wales had no capital.
This only became a problem when Queen Elizabeth II announced her intention of visiting all the UK's capitals after her coronation in 1953, when it was noticed that Wales didn't have a capital.
A competition was held.
Where can you buy Wales rugby shirts?
Wales rugby shirts can be bought from many different stores online and offline. Some examples of stores that sell Wales rugby shirts include World Rugby Shop and Shop Rugby.
What are the 5 synagogues in wales called?
- Cardiff Reform Synagogue (Reform)
- Cardiff United Synagogue (Orthodox)
- Llandudno Synagogue
- Newport Mon Hebrew Congregation
- Swansea Hebrew Congregation (Orthodox)
- Chavurat Emak vaYa'ar (Wye)
What is the meaning of Welsh name Rhosddu?
The likeliest meaning of Rhosddu is Black Moor.
There are other possible derivations - but as a placename this is by far the most likely.
What sort of factory was Currans of Cardiff in World War 2?
The Holoware Factory presses were used to press shell cases of many sizes, some of the presses were purchased by the MOD and later used to press washing machine tubs. There was a exhibition case of the shells on display until new owners of the company " Caradon" decided to remove all traces of the name Curran and its history. In my opinion this was an absolute disgrace !
Which part of Wales owns castle coch?
It is in Cardiff. Just above the suburb of Tongwynlais..
The Castle itself is owned by Cadw.
I can see Castell Coch from where I am sat now
Is there accommodation near mount snowdon?
Tonnes. Especially near the start of the Llanberis Path (route up Snowdon). Check Welsh Tourist board, or google 'accomodation', 'mount snowdon'. If you take the Llanberis Path up Snowdon it takes 3 1/2 hours up, and 3 1/2 hours down approximately. Great fun!
How does Sion Corn get to houses in Wales?
He comes down the chimney.
Siôn Corn is the welsh name for Santa Claus. "Siôn" is the Welsh version of John and "Corn" comes from "corn simne" meaning "chimney stack".
How do you say i dont like in welsh?
Dw i ddim yn hoffi............I dont like say do-wee thim(like thimble) un- hoff-e (like coffee)
Dw i'n hoffi........................I like say do-ween hoff-e
How do you pronounce the Welsh name Penrhiwceiber?
It will be easier if you break it up and find similar sounding words in the English language.
Pen - this is the same sound as a pen (writing instrument e.g. fouintain pen)
rh - the rh sound is the same one as you make at the beginning of the word right
iw - is the exact sound of the slang word eeww (as in something gross or discusting)
cei - is the same sound as the female name Kay
b - the same sound as you would make for the word banana
er - the same sound as you would make at the beginning of the word error
Now try saying it together using the examples
Penrieewwkayberr
Penrhiwceiber
Hope this helps x
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The above is excellent. The locals pronounce the name slightly differently which is of course expected in colloquialism - the the area we pronounce it as
pen roo (as in kangaroo) ki (as in kite) bar
penrookibar
How do you say hakin in Welsh?
What does Hakin mean in English? It is a word I'm totally unfamiliar with.
Wales has a Coalition Goverment. Wlesh Labour hold 26 of 60 seats in the National Assembly for Wales (where it is the senior partner in the coalition government with Plaid Cymru).
Welsh isn't really that hard to learn.=I suppose it's easier if you are young or have a welsh family, otherwise no it's not hard you might get a few learning difficulties but otherwise NO!=
Edmund Tudor, the father of Henry VII & grandfather to Henry VIII was Welsh.
His son, Henry VII was born in Pembroke - therefor Welsh
His son, Henry VIII was welsh due to the welsh conections from his father
What is the Postcode for 14 Abbot St Wrexham north Wales?
According to the Royal Mail the postcode for that address is... LL11 1TA
What does cariad in welsh mean?
It means love. For Example: Dw i'n cariad ti, translation: I love you.
