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1953 In Wales
This article is about the particular significance of the year 1953 to Wales and its people. Incumbents *Archbishop of Wales – John Morgan, Bishop of Llandaff *Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales **Cynan (outgoing) **Dyfnallt (incoming) Events * 7 March – A "Saint David's Day" pageant is held by the London Welsh Association in the streets of London. *11 March – The Royal Badge of Wales is granted an augmentation of honour including the motto ''Y Ddraig goch ddyry cychwyn'' ("The red dragon inspires action"). *1 June – In the Queen's Coronation Honours List, Victoria Cross recipient Ted Chapman is awarded the British Empire Medal. *9 July – Elizabeth II makes her first visit to Wales since her 2 June Coronation. *10 July – The royal tour of Wales concludes with a ceremony at Caernarfon Castle and visits to the National Eisteddfod site at Rhyl, Wrexham and the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. * 2 December – Llandudno experiences unusually warm w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wales
Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the Wales–England border, east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 2021 of 3,107,500 and has a total area of . Wales has over of coastline and is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon (), its highest summit. The country lies within the Temperateness, north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate. The capital and largest city is Cardiff. Welsh national identity emerged among the Celtic Britons after the Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century, and Wales was formed as a Kingdom of Wales, kingdom under Gruffydd ap Llywelyn in 1055. Wales is regarded as one of the Celtic nations. The Conquest of Wales by Edward I, conquest of Wales by Edward I of England was completed by 1283, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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