Why the Manuscript for Hymns & Arias Is Up There with Wales' Most Historic Objects
Western Mail › February 28, 2011
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THERE are many precious objects cherished as jewels of Welsh civilisation from the prehistoric beads found on Llandudno's Great Orme to the parchment inscribed with the laws of Hywel Dda.
There are the items of antiquity that reflect a distinctively Cymric culture. We're particularly good at furniture - from the oldest Welsh dresser dating from the mid-17th century, to Hedd Wyn's Eisteddfod chair.See the full content of this document
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Why the Manuscript for Hymns & Arias Is Up There with Wales' Most Historic Objects
There are sporting gems - I've handled the tiny red wool jersey worn by Percy Bush, the fly-half who helped Wales beat New Zealand in 1905 and touched the ball that Cardiff City kicked to FA Cup glory in 1927.
I've seen the dark side of Welsh historical objects too, opening the treacherous Blue Books of 1847. Used as a psy...See the full content of this document
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