Welsh History Podcast

Mar 03 2025 257 ep. 28 mins 468
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Welsh History Podcast tells the story of Wales from the early stone age to present day.

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Episode 235 - Charlotte Guest: Cultural Icon in Victorian Wales

Mar 03 2025 28 mins  
A Welsh industrialist's English wife changes the course of Welsh history with her care for the poor and labour as well as her desire to learn Welsh language and culture. Welsh History Podcast is sponsored by Wales Outdoors for fabulous natural and historic guided tours of Wales please check them out at walesoutdoors.co.uk/tours Follow us on social media: Instagram, Bluesky and Tw

Freeform Episode 11 - Learning Welsh

Feb 24 2025 45 mins  
My journey to learning Welsh, and why it is important to remember the language and its significance to my life. Welsh History Podcast is sponsored by Wales Outdoors for fabulous natural and historic guided tours of Wales please check them out at walesoutdoors.co.uk/tours Follow us on social media: Instagram, Bluesky and Twitter: Welshhistorypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/

Episode 234 - The Crimean War

Feb 17 2025 35 mins  
This episode we discuss the Crimean War and the role of Welsh people in the 3 year war. Welsh History Podcast is sponsored by Wales Outdoors for fabulous natural and historic guided tours of Wales please check them out at walesoutdoors.co.uk/tours Follow us on social media: Instagram, Bluesky and Twitter: Welshhistorypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welshhistorypodcast Ple

Ancient Wales Episode 5 - Religion, Myth and Ritual in the Iron Age

Feb 10 2025 53 mins  
The mystical side of the British Iron Age is the focus of this episode. Including rituals, gods, and spiritual spots. Follow us on social media: Twitter, Bluesky, or Instagram: @Welshhistorypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welshhistorypodcast Please consider becoming a supporter at: http://patreon.com/WelshHistory Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licens

Episode 233 - The Politics of Educational Change

Feb 03 2025 29 mins  
The rise of the Liberal party and its agenda forces educational reforms on the United Kingdom featuring even more English language based schooling. Leading to a revival of calls for Welsh language teaching. Welsh History Podcast is sponsored by Wales Outdoors for fabulous natural and historic guided tours of Wales please check them out at walesoutdoors.co.uk/tours Follow us on so

Freeform Episode 10 - Mistakes, Bad Choices and Ambitious Plans

Jan 27 2025 50 mins  
Lets talk about mistakes, bad decisions and what I think we can do with the podcast. Welsh History Podcast is sponsored by Wales Outdoors for fabulous natural and historic guided tours of Wales please check them out at walesoutdoors.co.uk/tours Follow us on social media: Instagram, Bluesky and Twitter: Welshhistorypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welshhistorypodcast Please

Episode 232 - From Voluntaryism to Public Education

Jan 20 2025 32 mins  
In this episode we are going to discuss three systems that largely were running education in this mid century period and why they struggled to meet the needs of students, parents and even the educators. Welsh History Podcast is sponsored by Wales Outdoors for fabulous natural and historic guided tours of Wales please check them out at walesoutdoors.co.uk/tours Follow us on socia

Ancient Wales Episode 04 - Warriors and Warfare in Iron Age Britain

Jan 13 2025 29 mins  
From stone arrows to iron swords the way of warfare changed dramatically as metalworking entered into Britain. Today we are going to discuss aspects of that change. Welsh History Podcast is sponsored by Wales Outdoors for fabulous natural and historic guided tours of Wales please check them out at walesoutdoors.co.uk/tours Follow us on social media: Twitter, Bluesky, or Instagra

Episode 231 - Dim Siarad Cymraeg

Jan 06 2025 33 mins  
Education in the mid 19th century was crude, often violent and was taught in English with the idea of enforcing Welsh language out of the classroom. Welsh History Podcast is sponsored by Wales Outdoors for fabulous natural and historic guided tours of Wales please check them out at walesoutdoors.co.uk/tours Follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Welshhistorypod F

Freeform Episode 009 - Looking Ahead in 2025

Dec 30 2024 31 mins  
As we reach the end of 2024 lets talk about where the podcast has been and where it is going in the next year. Hopefully a truly exciting one! Welsh History Podcast is sponsored by Wales Outdoors for fabulous natural and historic guided tours of Wales please check them out at walesoutdoors.co.uk/tours Follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Welshhistorypod Facebook: