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  Wales
Wales is located in the south-west of Great Britain and is bordered by the English counties of Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, and Gloucestershire to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, St George's Channel to the southwest, and the Irish Sea to the west and north.
Wales has not been politically independent since 1282, when King Edward I of England defeated Welsh monarch Llywelyn II in the Battle of Cilmeri, although Welsh law was not replaced in all cases by English law until the Laws in Wales Acts 1535-1542.
The population of Wales in the 2001 census was 2,903,085.
www.seattleluxury.com /encyclopedia/entry/Wales   (4057 words)

  
 Wales at AllExperts
Wales has never been a sovereign state although Gruffudd ap Llywelyn, King of Gwynedd and Powys brought more of what is today's Wales, together with some English territory, under independent rule, and in 1056 the English recognised his claim of sovereignty.
The capital of Wales since 1955 has been Cardiff, although the Prince of Wales is invested at Caernarfon, and Machynlleth (along with other towns) was the home of a parliament called by Owain Glyndŵr during his rising at the start of the fifteenth century.
Wales was legally annexed by the Laws in Wales Act 1535, in the reign of Henry VIII of England, who was himself of Welsh ancestry.
en.allexperts.com /e/w/wa/wales.htm   (4468 words)

  
 Wales - Wikipedia Mirror
Wales is located in the south-west of Great Britain and is bordered by the English counties of Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, and Gloucestershire to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, St George's Channel to the southwest, and the Irish Sea to the west and north.
Wales has not been politically independent since 1282, when King Edward I of England defeated Welsh monarch Llywelyn II in the Battle of Cilmeri, although Welsh law was not replaced in all cases by English law until the Laws in Wales Acts 1535-1542.
Wales was legally annexed by the Laws in Wales Act 1535, in the reign of Henry VIII of England, who was actually Welsh.
www.wiki-mirror.be /index.php/Wales   (4030 words)

  
 TOWN : Encyclopedia Entry
In general, towns can be differentiated from townships, villages, or hamlets on the basis of their economic character, in that most of a town's population will tend to derive their living from manufacturing industry, commerce, and public service rather than primary industry such as agriculture or related activities.
The defining feature of a New England town, as opposed to a city, is that a town meeting and a board of selectmen serve as the main form of government for a town, while cities are run by a mayor and a city council.
In Virginia, a town is an incorporated municipality similar to a city (though with a smaller required minimum population), but while cities are by Virginia law independent of counties, towns are contained within a county.
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 Wales
Wales remained Christian, and the "age of the saints" (approximately 500-700 AD) was marked by the establishment of monastic settlements throughout the country, by religious leaders such as David, Illtud and Teilo.
In the town the population is spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who are 65 years of age or older.
In the town the population is spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who are 65 years of age or older.
www.websters-online-dictionary.com /definition/Wales   (7387 words)

  
 Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Wales has been a principality -- since the 13th century initially the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great and later under his grandson Llywelyn Last who took the title Prince of Wales around 1258 and was recognised by English Crown in 1277 by the Treaty Aberconwy.
The Act of Union 1536 partitioned Wales into thirteen counties: Anglesey Caernarfon Cardigan Carmarthen Denbigh Flint Glamorgan Merioneth Montgomery Pembroke and Radnor and applied the of England to both England and Wales English the language to be used for purposes.
Demographics of Wales as at the 2001 Census:
www.freeglossary.com /Wales   (1354 words)

  
 Wales travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Wales was once an independent, though rarely unified nation, but when King Edward I defeated Llywelyn the Last in 1282, the nation fell under the jurisdiction of England.
Wales has its own language, Welsh (Welsh: Cymraeg), which is spoken by some 21% of the population (though this varies geographically, from under 7% in Gwent to over 61% in Gwynedd).
Wales is considered to be one of the safest parts of the United Kingdom, though visitors should be aware that criminal activity including violent crime is not uncommon.
wikitravel.org /en/Wales   (2818 words)

  
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Wales was annexed by the Laws in Wales Act 1535, in the reign of Henry VIII of England, who was himself partly of Welsh ancestry.
However, Wales is officially bilingual, with 20.5% of the population able to speak Welsh and a larger proportion having some knowledge of the Welsh language according to the 2001 census.
Wales has also produced a number of athletes who have made a mark on the world stage, including the 110m hurdler Colin Jackson who is a former world record holder and the winner of numerous Olympic, World and European medals.
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 BBC News | WALES | Welsh towns could miss city status
Towns in Wales look set to lose out in the race to gain city status to mark the Millennium.
But it is reported that two towns in England and one in Scotland are favourites to receive city status.
The list of towns in Wales applying Millennium city status is Aberystwyth, Machynlleth, Newport, Newtown, St Asaph and Wrexham.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/1041704.stm   (374 words)

  
 North Wales, Pennsylvania web design & development firms on The Firm List USA
This list of web design firms located in North Wales, Pennsylvania is not a complete list, rather it is just the firms that have either been submitted or found by the editor.
Listings are geographically organized and should consist only of firms offering web design and/or development services.
If a firm no longer exists, is listed in the wrong location, or if it is not a new media firm, please feel free to email me.
us.firmlist.com /pennsylvania/northwales.phtml   (200 words)

  
 Cities & Towns - WebTripleT.com
Towns and cities have a long history, although opinions vary on whether any particular ancient settlement can be considered to be a city.
Most towns remained far smaller places, so that in 1500 only some two dozen places in the world contained more than 100,000 inhabitants: as late as 1700 there were fewer than forty, a figure which would rise thereafter to 300 in 1900.
A traditional English town centre at RugbyIn England and Wales, a town traditionally was a settlement which had a charter to hold a market or fair and therefore became a "market town".
www.webtriplet.com /Cities_Towns.html   (8639 words)

  
 BBC - Mid Wales Towns - Town Guides
A town in the heart of Powys which is home to the annual Royal Welsh Show.
Montgomery is a town steeped in history with its own medieval castle and well-preserved Georgian square.
Ceredigion's smallest town is famous for its trotting races as well as being the birthplace of Henry Richard.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/mid/sites/towns   (554 words)

  
 Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Wales (Welsh: Cymru; pronounced "Kum-REE", IPA: /ˈkəmɹi/) is a nation, a country, and one of the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom (along with England, Scotland and Northern Ireland).
The official capital of Wales is Cardiff, although Caernarfon is the location where the Prince of Wales is invested, and Machynlleth was the home of parliaments held by Welsh princes before English rule.
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.
www.info-pedia.net /about/wales   (1567 words)

  
 Welsh Abbeys
The ruined abbeys of Wales have their own set of unique charms and special histories, tempting visitors to learn more about Britain's medieval monastic past.
In contrast, the other stream lay in the heartland of Wales, with important foundations at Whitland (1140), Strata Florida (1164/84), Aberconwy (1186) and Valle Crucis (1201), all of which were patronized by native Welsh princes.
o it came to be that, in native Wales also, these soldiers of St Bernard 'showed forth the discipline of Clairvaux whence they came, and by works of piety they spread the sweet savour of their mother-abbey, as it were, a strong perfume from their own house.
www.castlewales.com /abbeys.html   (1933 words)

  
 Wales
The Seven Wonders of Wales is a list in doggerel verse of seven geographic and cultural landmarks in Wales probably composed in the late eighteenth century under the influence of tourism from England.
The largest religion in Wales is Christianity, with 72% of the population describing themselves as Christian in the 2001 census.
Judaism was the first non-Christian faith (excluding pre-roman animism) to be established in Wales, however, due to a history of antisemitic attacks, the community has declined to a small community of about 2,000 as of 2001.
www.artistopia.com /wales   (1109 words)

  
 List of towns in Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
This is a link page for towns in Wales.
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a town is any settlement which has received a charter of incorporation, more commonly known as a town charter, approved by the monarch.
List of towns in England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland
www.mutualsearch.com /encyclopedia/l/li/list_of_towns_in_wales.html   (170 words)

  
 Cyndi's List - Wales / Cymru
The 1847 Government Report on Education is important for social historians of mid nineteenth century Wales because of the wealth of information contained in it on not only the appalling state of the education system in the country, but also on everyday life and work in both the industrialised & rural areas.
But the blue-covered report is infamously remembered for the furore and agitation it caused in Wales because of the remarks of the three non-Welsh speaking Anglican commissioners regarding the Welsh language, Nonconformity and the morals of the Welsh people in general.
List of reference works/books which volunteers are willing to search for specific entries.
www.cyndislist.com /wales.htm   (5826 words)

  
 List of towns - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of towns too modest to be in the list of cities, yet worth giving an overview on.
Quebec officially does not designate between towns and cities as the general French term for both is "ville".
This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_towns   (148 words)

  
 Wales
Visit the Wales Tourism Board for some great information to help you plan your visit to Wales.
Holiday in Wales, a great UK destination for family holidays, weekend breaks and last minute offers.
There are descriptions of accommodations, meals, activities, and the horses and riding equipment, as well as a list of equestrian travel agencies and associations.
www.gettingaway.com /directory/europe/gb/wales/main.html   (632 words)

  
 BBC - North West Wales Towns and Villages - Towns
Find out more about life in your town or village, send us your news and views about the place.
To find your town or village go to the relevant county index below - or browse the map or the list on the right.
If you'd like to contribute words or pictures from a North West Wales town or village get in touch.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/northwest/sites/towns   (131 words)

  
 City Mayors: Largest UK towns and cities
City Mayors lists and features urban events, conferences and conventions aimed at urban decision makers and those with an interst in cities worldwide.
Not all areas listed in the table are urban in nature.
For example, South Gloucestershire, north of Bristol, is predominantly rural, while Bath and North East Somerset comprises the spa city of Bath and the mainly rural area of North East Somerset.
www.citymayors.com /gratis/uk_topcities.html   (750 words)

  
 List of towns in Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a link page for towns in Wales.
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a town is any settlement which has received a charter of incorporation, more commonly known as a town charter, approved by the monarch.
List of towns in England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_towns_in_Wales   (246 words)

  
 Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, Wales web design & development firms on The Firm List UK
Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, Wales web design & development firms on The Firm List UK The Firm List UK > Wales > Carmarthenshire > Newcastle Emlyn
This list of web design firms located in Newcastle Emlyn, Wales is not a complete list, rather it is just the firms that have either been submitted or found by the editor.
Featuring 91 firm listings (90 Basic / 1 Full) in 53 Wales towns/cities.
uk.firmlist.com /wales/carmarthenshire/newcastleemlyn.phtml   (267 words)

  
 A to Z Surnames U.K. Ancestry Family Names BMD Census Parish Church, England Ireland Scotland Wales last names search ...
Search: Ireland Gazetteer and Surname Guide...Beginning in the nineteenth century, large numbers of Irish natives left the Emerald Isle seeking new lives around the world.
For genealogists unfamiliar with the towns and parishes of Ireland, research into the lives of these ancestors can be a tedious search of endless maps and atlases.
...List of Surnames...60,838 individuals and 18,909 families representing 6,359 surnames.
www.findname.co.uk   (655 words)

  
 Caravan holidays UK Campsites Caravan and Holiday Parks
Whether you are looking for a caravan holiday, touring caravan park, or a simple campsite you will find your requirements in one of the 2657 campsites and holiday parks we list in 869 towns.
North South East or West England Scotland Wales Lake District West Country Forest of Dean Peak District Cotswolds Cotswalds in fact anywhere in the UK there are holidays available tailored made just for you.
Caravan Holidays UK Caravan and Holiday Parks and Campsites listed in all these English Scottish and Welsh counties...
www.kwikbreaks.co.uk   (421 words)

  
 List of towns with accommodation in Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
List of Towns with hotel Accommodation in Wales
Choose a town from the list below :
Or click on the list below for tourist information on specific towns in Wales.
www.walesdirectory.co.uk /maps/Town_List.htm   (46 words)

  
 Best Western Hotels UK for Holidays and Short Weekend Breaks
Discover Berkshire's Thames-side towns and explore Blenheim Palace's grand gardens landscaped by Capability Brown.
Visit the hilly North Cotswolds, the dramatic Malvern Hills and the fertile reaches of Royal Gloucestershire and the arty Forest of Dean for sculpture trails, horse-riding and cycling.
Nurture the soul at the soaring remains of Tintern Abbey, capture the view from Worm's Head at the tip of the stunning Gower Peninsular, and take your camera to the moody Brecon Beacons.
www.bestwestern.co.uk   (867 words)

  
 World History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Histories of Towns and Cities, Histories of Nations, Ancient Civilisations, Prehistoric Humans and Miscellaneous Articles
Histories of Towns and Cities in Britain, Ireland, Australia and the USA
Find out which famous people were born in your town!
www.localhistories.org   (93 words)

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