Wales

Over the next four issues we will be looking at the history of the British Isles by examining its former and present constituent parts – Wales, Scotland, Ireland and, finally, England. This month Hywel Williams writes about Wales.

On August 1st, 1259, the English renewed a truce which recognised Llywelyn ap Gruffydd as Prince of Wales.

Robin Evans assesses the contribution of the Welsh to the troubles of 1642-49.

Robert Hume investigates the first major railway disaster in Britain, which took the lives of over thirty people in a collision in North Wales.

O.H. Creighton examines the many and varied reasons behind the siting of Norman castles, and considers their decisive effect on the cultural landscape of Britain.

Robin Evans puts Henry Tudor's victory into Welsh historical perspective.

The son and heir of Henry VII died on 2 April 1502.

Geraint H. Jenkins examines the vicissitudes of modern Welsh history.

Robin Evans shows that the neglect of the history of Wales, and of other small nations, impoverishes our historical understanding.

Martin Johnes and Iain McLean examine the political aftermath of the Aberfan disaster.