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A bit about Wales

All, Wales / Mike@bitaboutbritain / 9th May 2016 / North Wales, Regions, South Wales

There are 22 ‘counties’ or ‘principal areas’ in Wales. Most modern guides differentiate between ‘North’, ‘Mid’ and ‘South’ Wales – though some don’t offer any regional breakdown at all. For the time being, that’s the approach taken by A Bit About Britain. Though politically joined with England since 1535 (see here for a bit about […]

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hilarymb on Anniversaries in 2025Hi Mike - thanks for this excellent summary ... I've sent the Stone of Scone piece on to a history fan who mentioned it this week during our talks on the Plantagenets ... it was only for info ... brilliant as usual - cheers and Happy New Year 2025 ...
grandmisadventures on Anniversaries in 2025Great post full of interesting anniversaries!
Helen Devries on Anniversaries in 2025What a super post! Still laughing at the surfeit of palfreys.... So much I remember, so much I remember at second hand from parents and grandparents and so much from 'book learning'....thank you for bringing it all back to mind.....and so much more! I remember the 1975 referendum very well....returning
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GP on Anniversaries in 2025You've had an amazing history.
April Munday on Anniversaries in 2025I don't know why I persist in reading this every year. The events of 50 years ago feel as if they happened yesterday and I can remember most of them. I just feel old and depressed. Happy New Year!
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mekslibrarian on Anniversaries in 2025Your anniversaries posts are always great. I love to read the headlines, trying to match them with what I remember (or know from history lessons and other reading), and always find fascinating information. Thank you!