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    The history of what is now Wales (Welsh: Cymru) begins with evidence of a Neanderthal presence from at least 230,000 years ago, while Homo sapiens arrived...
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    Wales (Welsh: Cymru [ˈkəm.rɨ] ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the...
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    Prince of Wales (Welsh: Tywysog Cymru, pronounced [təu̯ˈəsoɡ ˈkəmrɨ]; Latin: Princeps Cambriae/Walliae) is a title traditionally given to the male heir...
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    The modern history of Wales starts in 1800 and continues until the present day. In the 19th century, South Wales became heavily industrialised with ironworks;...
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    The flag of Wales (Welsh: Baner Cymru or Y Ddraig Goch, meaning 'the red dragon') consists of a red dragon passant on a green and white field. As with...
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  • The Oxford History of Wales is a history series on the history of Wales, written by leading historians for each period. One of the volumes in the series...
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    500 residents. Wales is named after the country Wales.[citation needed] The 1918 flu pandemic decimated the population and economy of Wales. In 2002 a wind-diesel...
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  • was the world's largest, and Wales' significant coalfields led to the industry transforming many parts of Wales. Wales experienced de-industrialisation...
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    People in History and Legend Up to about A.D. 1000. National Library of Wales. pp. 2–3. ISBN 0907158730. K. L. Maund (1991). Ireland, Wales, and England...
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    native to Wales. Wales is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. The majority of people living in Wales are British citizens. In Wales, the Welsh...
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    The culture of Wales is distinct, with its own language, customs, festivals, music, art, mythology, history, and politics. Wales is primarily represented...
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    England and Wales in 1534 as a result of the English Reformation. In Wales, disestablishment took place in 1920 when the Church in Wales became independent...
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    history of the Jews in Wales begins in the 13th century. However, after the English conquest of Wales (1287-1283), Edward I issued the 1290 Edict of Expulsion...
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  • see History of England, History of Wales, History of Scotland, History of Ireland, History of the formation of the United Kingdom and History of the United...
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  • A History of Wales or Hanes Cymru (Welsh language equivalent) is a book on the History of Wales by the Welsh historian, John Davies. The book was first...
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    North Wales (Welsh: Gogledd Cymru) is a region of Wales, encompassing its northernmost areas. It borders mid Wales to the south, England to the east, and...
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    as sporting events, but Wales has a history of music that has been used as a primary form of communication. Historically, Wales has been associated with...
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    This is a list of rulers in Wales (Welsh: Cymru; and neighbouring regions) during the Middle Ages, between c. 400s – 1500s. The rulers were monarchs who...
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    two-thirds of modern Wales during its height of 1267–1277. Following the conquest of Wales by Edward I of England of 1277 to 1283, those parts of Wales retained...
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    Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542 (Welsh: Y Deddfau Cyfreithiau yng Nghymru 1535 a 1542) or the Acts of Union (Welsh: Y Deddfau Uno), were Acts of the Parliament...
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  • devolution in 1999. NHS Wales Wales, NHS. "NHS Wales | 1960's". www.wales.nhs.uk. Retrieved 22 November 2016. Website of NHS Wales History of the NHS. Archived...
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    Anglesey (redirect from History of Anglesey)
    The Isle of Anglesey (/ˈæŋɡəlsiː/; Welsh: Ynys Môn [ˈənɨs ˈmoːn]) is a county off the north-west coast of Wales. It is named after the island of Anglesey...
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    Religion in Wales has, over the years, become increasingly diverse. Christianity was the religion of virtually all of the Welsh population until the late...
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    devolution is the transfer of legislative power for self-governance to Wales by the Government of the United Kingdom. Wales was conquered by England during...
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    Demographics of Wales include the numbers in population, place of birth, age, ethnicity, religion, and number of marriages in Wales. The population of Wales doubled...
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    ˈɡoːχ]) is a heraldic symbol that represents Wales and appears on the national flag of Wales. Ancient leaders of the Celtic Britons that are personified as...
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    The history of education in Wales spans from the period of Roman rule to the present day. Early forms of formal education were church or privately run...
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    impacted the history of Wales. Rhodri rose to power during a tumultuous era, where the fate of Welsh kingdoms was often determined by the power of their leaders...
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    advocating for Wales to become a sovereign state, independent from the United Kingdom. Wales was conquered during the 13th century by Edward I of England following...
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  • Welsh Marches (redirect from March of Wales)
    defined area along the border between England and Wales in the United Kingdom. The precise meaning of the term has varied at different periods. The English...
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