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	Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wales is located in the south-west of Great Britain, and is bordered by England to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, St George's Channel in the west, and the Irish Sea to the north.
		Wales was legally annexed by the Act of Union 1536, in the reign of Henry VIII of England.
		Wales has been a principality since the 13th century, initially under the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great, and later under his grandson, Llywelyn the Last, who took the title Prince of Wales around 1258, and was recognised by the English Crown in 1277 by the Treaty of Aberconwy.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wales (1998 words)

	Culture of Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wales is primarily represented by the Welsh Dragon, but other national emblems include the leek and daffodil.
		Wales is often known by the phrase "the Land of Song" (Welsh: Gwlad y Gân) and its people have a renowned affinity for poetry and music.
		Wales also has a long tradition of folk song which, like the instrumental tradition, and for the same reasons, was long in decline but is now flourishing again.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Culture_of_Wales (748 words)

	Encyclopedia: Culture of Wales
		Events English conquest of Wales begins under Edward I of England Sicilian Vespers - Sicilians rebel against Charles of Anjou and are aided by Peter III of Aragon Births Pope Innocent VI Deaths August 25 - Thomas Cantilupe, Bishop of Hereford October 13 - Nichiren December 11 - Llywelyn the Last, Prince of Wales...
		Main article: Music of Wales Wales is a part of the United Kingdom, but has had a long history as a culturally distinct Celtic country.
		Pembrokeshire (Welsh: Sir Benfro) is a county in the southwest of Wales in the United Kingdom.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Culture-of-Wales (2627 words)

	Culture of Wales -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Wales is often known by the phrase "the Land of Song" (Welsh: Gwlad y Gân) and its people have a renowned affinity for (Literature in metrical form) poetry and (An artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner) music.
		Perhaps the most well-known musical image of Wales is that of the (The area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave) choir, in particular the male voice choir (Welsh: cor meibion).
		Wales also has a long tradition of (A song that is traditionally sung by the common people of a region and forms part of their culture) folk song which, like the instrumental tradition, and for the same reasons, was long in decline but is now flourishing again.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/cu/culture_of_wales.htm (752 words)

	Wales - language, currency, statistics, tourism, climate.
		Wales has extensive tracts of high plateaux with mountain ranges deeply dissected by river valleys radiating from the centre of the upland area.
		David was an early crusader for Christianity in Wales and is supposed to have died on March 1st, 589.
		Wales at that time was a country where the national language and culture lacked patronage because the property owning gentry had become Anglicised.
	www.data-wales.co.uk /wstats.htm (1107 words)

	Wales - A brief look at the country, language and culture of Wales.
		Wales and Scotland have limited devolved government, with a Scottish Parliament sitting in Edinburgh, the capitol of Scotland, and a Welsh Assembly meeting in Cardiff, the capitol of Wales.
		Wales has a coastline of around 1,300 Km (807 miles), ranging from flat sandy beaches in the north and south of the country, to rugged towering cliffs in the west.
		North of the old industrial Valleys of South Wales are acres of open moorland and countryside, stretching from the Blorenge and the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons, to the mighty mountains of the Snowdonia range.
	www.sewhgpgc.co.uk /wales.html (898 words)

	Visual Culture of Wales: Medieval Vision (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The Visual Culture of Wales is a major three-volume series which seeks to fill a serious gap in the literature of Wales.
		The Visual Culture of Wales is the first series of its kind to treat the subject in a comprehensive way and to explore the development of images and image-making in the broader context of the social, economic and political development of the Welsh nation.
		Peter Lord is a Research Fellow at the University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies in Aberystwyth and leader of the Centre’s research project on ‘The Visual Culture of Wales’.
	www.uwp.co.uk /book_desc/1801.html (467 words)

	Celtia.info > Country > Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		English is spoken and understood by 100% of the Welsh population.
		In 1999 Wales became an autonomous territory of the United Kingdom with with limited autonomy on economy, environment, health, social services, education and culture.
		Wales' industrial history initiated with the exploitation of the Welsh coal mine fields, now largely closed.
	www.celtia.info /country/wales (1262 words)

	Wales
		Table 3 reflects on the “third space” (or hybridity) hypothesis by showing the similarities and differences between the diaspora cultures, the mother culture and the host culture, as understood or constructed by members of the diaspora populations.
		The diaspora populations, except for Argentina, are clustered near Wales, the mother culture (highlighted in green).
		The host cultures are all distributed at some distance from Wales, with the three versions of American culture relatively close together (highlighted in red) and distant from Australia and Argentina.
	web.grinnell.edu /anthropology/Research/wales.html (1239 words)

	Wales in the 14th century
		Though not actively suppressed by the English, Welsh cultural traditions in general were overwhelmed by the Norman influx.
		Fewer monks meant fewer chroniclers of the times, and the latter half of the 14th century is notable for the paucity of written records from the previously prolific monastic chroniclers.
		In general, although there were brief periods when trade flourished, the economic life of Wales suffered in the 14th century, particularly in the 50 years folowing the outbreak of the Black Death.
	www.britainexpress.com /wales/history/14th-century.htm (403 words)

	ipedia.com: Culture of Wales Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		St David's Day is celebrated on March 1st, which some people argue should be a public holiday in Wales (although others disagree).
		However, the traditional seasonal festivals in Wales were Calan Gaeaf (Hallowe'en), Calan Mai, and Midsummer.
		The Welsh music industry is currently in rude health, with boundless creativity from many lesser known groups, and labels such as Ankstmusik, Crai and Boobytrap.
	www.ipedia.com /culture_of_wales.html (751 words)

	Read about Culture of Wales at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Culture of Wales and learn about Culture of Wales ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Wales has managed to preserve its own distinctive culture, including its language, holidays and
		March 1st, which some people argue should be a public holiday in Wales (although others disagree).
		Wales is often known by the phrase "the Land of Song" (Welsh: Gwlad y Gân) and its people have a renowned affinity for poetry and
	encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Culture_of_Wales (545 words)

	BBC - Wales - Culture in Wales
		Wales is sometimes known as the land of song, and is famed for its singers.
		Dylan Thomas is Wales' best-known writer, though for notoriety as much as for his literary achievements.
		During Wales' cultural resurgence, Newport in South Wales was briefly held to be the 'new Seattle' (a reference to that city's grunge boom in the 90s), and bands such as Super Furry Animals, 60ft Dolls and Big Leaves were expected to do great things.
	bbc.co.uk /go/.../-/wales/culture/sites/aboutwales/pages/culture.shtml (954 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Wales \| Cardiff's culture capital bid submitted
		It is hoped it will raise the profile of Wales in Europe, and encourage long term social, economic and cultural development.
		The award is designed to encourage cities to develop their cultural heritage, and is used to promote a greater awareness of the area's main attractions and traditions.
		In a report obtained by BBC Wales, McCann, Matthews, Millman highlighted a number of serious weaknesses in the city's cultural life, including the lack of a modern Welsh art gallery.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/wales/1898190.stm (393 words)

	BBC News \| WALES \| Culture consortium plan for creativity
		Wales is set to get a "cultural consortium" to bring together sectors like the arts, tourism, and sport.
		The Welsh minister for culture, Jenny Randerson is expected to announce the establishment of the new body when the National Assembly for Wales debates its arts and culture policy on Tuesday.
		The idea is to encourage the creative industries such as film making, pop music and cultural tourism - sectors which are currently growing at twice the rate of the rest of the economy.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/1119252.stm (284 words)

	BBC - Wales - The Visual Culture of Wales
		The Visual Culture of Wales Research Project was established at the University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies in 1994.
		The oldest substantial body of surviving visual imagery from Wales, the carved stone crosses of the early middle ages, coincided with the emergence of the idea of the Welsh as a nation.
		Following the ravages of the Glyndwr Rebellion in the first quarter of the 15th century, Wales experienced a rapid and large-scale expansion of patronage, reinforced by the accession of Henry VII to the English throne.
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/onshow/onreview/pages/medievalimages.shtml (663 words)

	WALES, getting there!
		Our maps of Wales are not as detailed as we'd like but should download quickly.
		Wales is easily accessible from London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports but Cardiff, the capital city, has its own airport.
		Swansea in south Wales is a notorious flspot.
	www.data-wales.co.uk /wmap.htm (650 words)

	Wales - Culture - The Arts
		Paintings by eminent Victorian artists are the theme at Bodelwyddan Castle, North Wales, a regional outpost of the National Portrait Gallery.
		Ewenny Pottery near Bridgend is reputedly the oldest in Wales.
		Folk dancing, an important ingredient of Wales's cultural life, brings fun and colour to summer festivals.
	www.britain.tv /travel_wales_culture_thearts.htm (496 words)

	GO BRITANNIA! Wales: The History of Wales
		It is a tribute to the people of Wales' determination to survive against overwhelming odds -- a struggle reflected not only in its castle-dominated landscape and its surviving Celtic language, but also in its long literary history.
		It tells the story of a people who are still struggling to avert the loss of their ancient culture and language upon which much of that culture depends.
		This is the story of that struggle: the theme is constant: it is a struggle for survival against almost impossible odds.
	www.britannia.com /wales/whist.html (125 words)

	wales travel
		Wales is an ancient land, the origins of its people and language go back civilizations--some believe even before the pyramids were built in Egypt 7000 years ago.
		North Wales is dominated by the rugged Snowdonia mountain range; Mount Snowdon is the highest point in England and Wales, and a trip to this part of Wales is not complete without a ride on the narrow gauge railway up the summit.
		Mid Wales is an area of rolling hills, remote uplands, unspoiled mountain roads, cool forest lakeland and long sweeping bays, from the coast in the west to the border towns of the east.
	www.your-travel-guide.com /england/wales.html (1025 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		CHARTER: soc.culture.wales This newsgroup soc.culture.wales will be established for the discussion of all matters relating to the country of Wales, its people, its culture, and its history excluding those matters which relate specifically to the use of the Welsh language.
		The rationale behind its formation was that the forum previously used for the discussion of welsh affairs, soc.culture.celtic, had failed to encourage participation in matters pertaining to Wales because of the "domination of Irish affairs".
		Both cultures are now catered for by their own discussion groups - soc.culture.breton and soc.culture.cornish.
	www.faqs.org /usenet/news.announce.newgroups/soc/soc.culture.wales (729 words)

	WALES FROM WITHIN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Wales is populated by fiercely proud small communities, each with its own history, its own particular story.
		Wales was never "priest ridden" in the way that Ireland was/is, and yet, religion is part of the very fabric of Welsh History.
		The Eisteddfodau (plural) are the glory of Wales.
	members.aol.com /aaocompose (1121 words)

	Wales Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		In many ways, Wales is just what you picture it to be: rolling moorlands, glaciated mountain areas, mellifluous male-voice choirs, tongue-twisting place names, Rugby Union, 'Bread of Heaven', romantic castles, people with querying lilts, cheese on toast and old mining towns.
		The last land invasion of Britain was attempted by a small, overambitious group of French mercenaries who landed in Wales near the town of Fishguard, on February 22, 1797.
		Disclaimer: We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/wales (198 words)

	Ali-Baba.com » Regional » Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Society and Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Greyhound Rescue Wales - A registered charity dedicated to adoption and rescue of Greyhounds and Greyhound cross breeds to be re-homed as pets.
		North Wales Police - A comprehensive view of North Wales Police from statistics reports and crime prevention information to recruitment and community safety, in Welsh and English.
		Virtual Wales - History of some towns and cities, the lyrics of the national anthem in English and Welsh, and a recipe for Welsh cakes.
	ali-baba.com /Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Wales/Society_and_Culture (503 words)

	Central College Study Abroad - Carmarthen, Wales - Orientation & excursion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Visits to the Roman ruins at Caerleon, the stunning Tintern Abbey, the town and castle of Caernarfon, the seaside town of Aberystwyth, Snowdonia and the Preseli Hills are just some of the stops on the itinerary.
		The emphasis is on introducing students to the diversity of the Welsh landscape and the richness of Welsh history and culture.
		Many cultural activities and excursions are included in the program at no extra cost.
	www.central.edu /abroad/wales/orientation.html (416 words)

	Wales - The Greatest Unknown
		Wales, for many people, is an unknown country.
		For most who have heard of us, Wales isn't even a country; for them it is just a part of England.
		Wales is a land full of mystery and legend and one where the ancient language of Welsh is still widely spoken.
	www.thislandwales.com (351 words)

	Wales: Travel, Culture, History, Language
		The Welsh Dragon Tours team would like you to share the history, culture and breathtaking natural beauty of North Wales, a land of mountains and mist, of tranquil lakes and rushing rivers, of beaches ranked amongst the most beautiful on Earth and sunsets that will stay in your memory forever.
		Cultural Traditions - Examine the many cultural traditions of Wales, including: the Eisteddfod, the Noson Lawen and the Cymanfa Ganu.
		Welsh - The Eighth Wonder of Wales - The fascinating story of the Welsh language and the miracle of its survival against all odds.
	www.britannia.com /celtic/wales (421 words)

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