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In the News (Wed 3 Dec 08)

  
 Celtic Cottages presents the history of the traditional Welsh National costume.
The early nineteenth century clothing of the Welsh countrywoman consisted of a striped flannel petticoat, worn under a flannel open-fronted bedgown, with an apron, shawl and kerchief or cap.
The tall 'chimney' hat did not appear until the late 1840s and seems to be based on an amalgamation of men's top hats and a form of high hat worn during the 1790-1820 period in country areas.
Welsh men did not have a national costume, although Welsh kilts with family tartans are now readily available, taking the men of Wales back to their Celtic roots.
www.welsh-costume.co.uk   (830 words)

  
 WELSH EMBLEMS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
To avoid confusion and loss of his army, The Welsh Prince commanded in Welsh that all his soldiers wear a leek in their hat – as there was an abundance of leeks growing nearby.
Others say the Welsh Dragon is directly descended form the griffin of the Romans and the Welsh national flag is therefore the oldest on earth.
The Welsh Hat is unique and had its origins in the styles fashionable in Tudor times, and after 1570 the high "sugar loaf" crown where its rounded top was widely adopted; it later developed into the current style.
www.wauknet.com /taliesin/welsh.htm   (637 words)

  
 National costume of Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Welsh National costume evolved in Wales in the late 18th century as a development of costume worn in town and country.
The popular image of Welsh "national" dress, of a woman in a red cloak and tall fl hat, is one which has developed as a result of various influences which arose in the nineteenth century.
She succeeded in developing the Welsh "national dress" because people felt that their national identity was under threat and the wearing of a national costume was one way to declare that identity.
www.wales-calling.com /culture/costume.htm   (293 words)

  
 Welsh hat - TheBestLinks.com - France, 18th century, 1950s, 1797, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Welsh hat, France, 18th century, 1950s, 1797, Wales, Napoleon, St David's Day...
The Welsh hat worn by women as part of Welsh costume is a tall stovepipe-style hat.
The French soldiers are said to have mistaken the women, at a distance, for an army.
www.thebestlinks.com /Welsh_hat.html   (252 words)

  
 Hats of Distinction Online
This Welsh Dragon hat is common headwear for Plaid Cymru voters, and I don't mind admitting I feel pretty uncomftorable wearing it.
This is the kind of hat that is so versatile that I believe everybody should have one.
Something of a cross between fireworks and a hat, this is perfect for all Alton Towers related tom foolery.
www.geocities.com /hats_are_great/hats.htm   (513 words)

  
 Clothing, costumes & fashion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Another peculiarity of the Gower costume is the shape of the straw hat and the rarity of the beaver, universally thought to be the typical "Welsh hat".
A writer of 1796 remarks that 'the Welsh women wear a man's hat over a coif or mob cap, or sometimes a coloured handkerchief - remarkable to see so many round hats, for when they sit the backs of the seats are so high you cannot distinguish to which sex they belong'.
Welsh girls were very good embroiderers; aprons, handkerchiefs, cases, wallets and detachable pockets were all beautifully worked in coloured silks; the aprons were of ivory satin with designs in shades of bronze, purple and green.
www.page-net.com /swansea.localhistory/llansamlet/pages/clothing.html   (3050 words)

  
 GoPSUsports.com - Official Home of Penn State Athletics
Welsh tallied the game-winner in the first half, receiving a header from senior Shari Pickett (Erie, Pa.) before heading the ball into the net herself.
In the second half, Welsh received a cross from freshman Joanna Lohman (Silver Spring, Md.) and kicked it with her left foot from 20 yards out to upper left corner for her second tally.
Welsh's third goal marked the fifth hat trick of her short 36-game PSU career while setting two school records.
www.gopsusports.com /soccerw/schedules/recap.cfm?gid=199   (463 words)

  
 Welsh Costume at The Harp and Dragon
Traditional Welsh costume, as worn by the Welsh today, was worn in Wales from about 1700 to 1900.
For example, today's perceptioin that a Welsh costume has to be fl, red and white is not actually very accurate from a historical point of view.
One of the best ways to see what Welsh costume was like is to look at how historical Welsh dolls are dressed.
www.harpanddragon.com /welshcostume.htm   (533 words)

  
 Tales of the Second City, Part 5   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Welsh thought that one over for a moment, then shook his head and let it pass.
Behind him, Welsh was huffing and puffing as he scaled the steep hills of sand.
Welsh opened his mouth to speak, but Fraser Senior cut him off with a wave of the hand.
www.certando.net /tales5.html   (6466 words)

  
 Women's Soccer Result   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Welsh's hat trick is her second this season and the fourth in school history.
In the first half, Welsh scored her first tally at the 13-minute mark on an assist from junior Shari Pickett (Erie, Pa.).
In the second half, Welsh netted the game-winner on a pass from sophomore Gillian Samuel (Brampton, Ont.).
www.psu.edu /psusportsinfo/soccer/women/1999/101599nu.html   (447 words)

  
 icWales - 'Only Wales United can reach Premiership'
The club's problems are compounded by the fact there is no sign of the first brick being laid for the new stadium, which was pivotal to the Premiership dream.
He points out that the problem for Welsh teams is that they are competing against clubs in much bigger cities like Manchester, Liverpool and London and can't begin to match their drawing power.
But in the fiercely partisan world of Welsh football, he accepts any such move would anger and infuriate the hard-core fans beyond imagination.
icwales.icnetwork.co.uk /0600soccer/0200news/tm_objectid=15260023&method=full&siteid=50082&headline=-expert-says-only-a-combined-superteam-will-bring-premiership-football-to-wales-name_page.html   (1125 words)

  
 Women's Soccer Result   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Just the second-ever hat trick in school history, Welsh also rewrote the school marks for goals in a game for a player with four and individual points in a game with eight.
Before intermission, the freshman had a hat trick, nailing a pass from Lawson for the 3-1 halftime lead.
In the second half, Welsh moved into unprecedented territory with her fourth goal of the game, becoming the first-ever player in PSU women's soccer history to score four goals in one contest.
www.psu.edu /psusportsinfo/soccer/women/1999/090599jmu.html   (497 words)

  
 Welsh Premier League Football - all the news from Aberystwyth to Welshpool
Still undefeated in 15 competitive matches - ten league and five cup - the Steelmen have emerged as the Welsh Premier's surprise package this term and stand a lofty fourth place in the table.
And they will be hoping their achievement - and Tuesday's attractive opposition - brings a few more through the gate at Victoria Road's Remax Stadium.
The majority of photographs are the property of welsh-premier.com - but please contact us before reproduction to avoid copyright problems with other photographers.
www.welsh-premier.com /index.php   (354 words)

  
 National Museum Wales | Welsh National Dress
The popular image of Welsh 'national' dress, of a woman in a red cloak and tall fl hat, is one which largely developed during the nineteenth century.
The costume regarded as national dress is based on clothing worn by Welsh countrywomen during the early nineteenth century, whch was a striped flannel petticoat, worn under a flannel open-fronted bedgown, with an apron, shawl and kerchief or cap.
She considered it important to encourage the use of the Welsh language and the wearing of an identifiable Welsh costume.
www.nmgw.ac.uk /www.php/273   (699 words)

  
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For me, these hats give a sense of the physicality of war, and the hats give people an opportunity to communicate with those who have lost loved ones.
Hats number 103 through 1000 will be part of a series that are made by a number of knitters.
This hat exists as an art object that says no to the government of the United States in its war against the people of Iraq.
www.angelfire.com /poetry/lisajarnot/iraqhat.html   (988 words)

  
 WCBC: Virtual Gallery : The Welsh Hat
Welsh national costume evolved in Wales during the 18th and 19th Centuries as a development of clothes worn by ordinary towns and country people.
Lady Llanover was very influential in encouraging the idea and the wearing of a 'national dress.' She was successful because it was an easy way for people to declare their identity.
The tall chimney hat, like the one on display, did not appear until the 1840s and was based on a high hat worn in the early 19th Century.
www.wrexham.gov.uk /english/heritage/virtual_gallery/welsh_hat.htm   (183 words)

  
 NATIONAL ANTHEM
The Welsh tradition of giving gifts of carved wooden spoons to loved ones to symbolise affection is a tradition which has its roots in centuries long past.
The Welsh lady’s hat was originally believed to have been low-crowned, similar to hats worn by men of the period, whereas the taller, more familiar hat became popular at a later date.
Century, it was recorded that women were wearing Welsh flannel with checks and stripes, this development could have been the first evidence of the Welsh Costume as we now know it.
cynthia.spindler.fr /builth/Welsh/Traditions.htm   (1591 words)

  
 Cylch-Lythr cyntaf / 1st News letter 1953 - Page 12
WELSH DANCES AT It seems a very long tinic ago since fourteen of us embarked for Sweden to represent Wales at the Lingaid.
The anxiety that accompanied us the whole way was our luggage as it included a collossal wooden box containing one harp and a large skip containing our costumes including Welsh hats.
Alhough we have been frequently informed by all and sundry that it is not correct to dance in a Welsh hat, it was this part of our costume which caused delighted interest wherever we danced.
www.welshfolkdance.org.uk /hanes/hanes_cylchllythr12.htm   (317 words)

  
 The Home of The Welsh Lady Teddy Bear
Made to the highest standards of Welsh art and craft work, our bears are sure to become cherished for many years, even a lifetime, when given with love to someone you care about.
Welsh Rarebit is our tribute to Beatrix Potter and the 100th birthday of Benjamin Bunny.
The Welsh Lady is a unique 12 inch mohair teddy bear who is dressed in our version of the Welsh national costume with the traditional tall fl hat, welsh wool shawl and lace edged fl skirt...
www.cymruted.com   (290 words)

  
 DesignTyme's Outlet Shop: Women's Accessories: Small Accessories: AbleVision, Donald J Pliner, Helen Welsh, Kangol, ...
Newsboy hats are one of the hottest trends in headwear for fall, and this wool version above the fold.
Menswear hats are hot for fall and winter, and Kangols soft Furgora trilby with a tie-dyed pattern is certainly on trend.
Menswear hats are hot for fall and winter, and this soft wool Heritage Newmarket trilby from Kangol is certainly on trend.
www.designtyme.com /bargain/small_accessories.html   (1024 words)

  
 Traditional Welsh Costume and Recipes- a resource for busy school children.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
This picture (taken in 1913) depicts a young lady wearing the popular concept of 19th Century Welsh costume.
The hat, made of fl felt, has a high crown and wide brim, and is worn over a lace cap.
We also have a Welsh flag in colour and a Welsh flag line drawing suitable for colouring.
www.data-wales.co.uk /schools.htm   (507 words)

  
 Dawnswyr Mon Costumes
The outer garments are produced from Welsh flannel, woven at a woollen mill in Felindre (Milltown), and the undergarments are produced from cotton.
The women’s costume consists of cotton pantaloons and camisole (or one-piece as shown in the photo), cotton petticoat, flannel sox, outer flannel petticoat, flannel ‘betgwn’ (a combination of jacket and skirt), cotton fischu and sleeves, cotton bonnet, flannel or paisley shawl and the ‘traditional’ Welsh hat.
According to old manuscripts the tradition for dancing at the country fairs was to discard the flannel and dance in the cotton undergarments, adorned with coulourful ribbons.
www.dawnswyrmon.org /dillads.htm   (331 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Wales | St David's Day celebrations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
This Caerphilly girl is going to be making Welsh cakes on the griddle that her father made from Cardiff East Moors steel, and sharing them with her US colleagues (to put glorious Wales on the US map), while her heart will be thinking of home.
The Welsh and Cambrophile students here at the Royal English (and Welsh) College, the Catholic Seminary in Spain which serves Wales will be doing our best to celebrate St David in the face of opposition from some of the Irish and English here.
Neither my husband nor I are Welsh, but we met and married there (in Castell Coch, outside Cardiff) and our two-year-old daughter already can tell people that one of her favourite places is "Cardiff, Wales".
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/3487046.stm   (3848 words)

  
 Hats and That - Buy Hats and Accessories
Please note this hat is not to be worn in heavy rain.
is included in the price of each hat.
If the hat has been designed and made to your own specification then cancellation cannot be made once the order is accepted.
www.hatsandthat.com /onlineshop/defaultShop.asp?id=1&_page=2   (343 words)

  
 Data Wales : Welsh costume - the tall hat
The drawing above is based on a carving in Llanvetherine church near Abergavenny in south Wales and is thought to represent the wife of a vicar who died in 1621.
Servants at her estate in south Wales were issued with her concept of a Welsh costume and she invented (and published) a series of costumes which were supposed to be typical of the various Welsh counties.
Her aim was to revive the Welsh flannel industry but there seems little doubt that she succeeded in skewing our concept of Welsh costume.
www.data-wales.co.uk /hat.htm   (594 words)

  
 Showdown ahead   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
BOXFORD -- Sean Welsh's hat trick lifted Masconomet to a 3-2 comeback win over visiting Gloucester in the Div.
Down 2-1 at the half, the Chieftains took the lead on Welsh goals in the 62nd and 66th minutes.
Welsh opened the scoring in the 16th minute, but Gloucester, with the wind at its back, notched two goals to take the lead into halftime.
www.eagletribune.com /news/stories/19991108/SP_007.htm   (563 words)

  
 costume2
According to common belief, the Welsh costume comprises a high hat, petticoat, bedgown, apron and shawl, the whole of local manufacture.
The bedgown was a sort of long coat, forming a waist, and closing over the bust, and a long tail which folded behind over the petticoat, with the apron hiding the petticoat front.
It is necessary to understand that there was nothing especially Welsh in this dress.
web.ukonline.co.uk /gwenynen.gwent/costume2.htm   (180 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
With a wide brim for sun protection and a convenient collapsible crown, this Barbour hat is great for travel, ballgames, the beach and hiking.
This Stetson hat is great for your next country hoedown, concert or trip to the rodeo.
Made of soft, breathable merino wool, this classic hat from Barbour of England will be a warm, comfortable friend whether your driving preference is a Ford F-150 or...
sierratradingpost.com /EUI/controller.asp?N=10004954+10004944+9000300   (591 words)

  
 Telegraph | Sport | Welsh pass hat for Charvis
Welsh rugby is all set to get the begging bowl out for Colin Charvis in order to take him to the World Cup.
A private backer is being sought to chip in and tide over the back-row forward while he is still seeking a club contract.
Welsh Rugby Union's chief executive, David Moffett, has already made it clear that the union will not be able to find any more money for the former Wales captain, 30, between now and the World Cup, so Charvis's agent and the Welsh management are looking at alternative means to stave off a premature international retirement.
www.portal.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2003/08/03/srwale03.xml&sSheet=/sport/2003/08/04/ixrugu.html"   (412 words)

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