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In the Welsh folkloric tradition of Mari Lwyd, a horse skull visits your home around Christmas, and you must best it in poetry or allow it inside.
This is the Welsh tradition of the Mari Lwyd, a mid-winter custom wherein the skull of a horse, decked out with bells and ribbons, is paraded on a stick by a reveler beneath a sackcloth, who challenges neighbors in exchange for drink and food.
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- 1737 - July 31 - Prince Frederick of Wales escapes English court
onthisday.com - 1800 - Population of the Kingdom of Great Britain - 10,481,401
The Wye at Aberedwy, Radnorshire
Wales Illustrated: In a Series of Views, Comprising the Picturesque Scenery, Towns, Castles, Seats of the Nobility & Gentry, Antiquities, &c, 1830
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The Wye Bridge at Builth
Wanderings in South Wales by Thomas Roscoe, 1836
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Llandaff Cathedral
Winkles's architectural and picturesque illustrations of the cathedral churches of England and Wales, 1836
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1868 - There are over 1,500,000 old maids in England and Wales.
Sad to say, one third of the number cannot hope to marry, as there are note enough men to go round. Of every 100 women in England, 58 are wives, 39...Read MORE...- 1870 - A ship-load of Mormon emigrants, mostly from Wales, arrived at New York on the 9th, and would start overland immediately.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
February 19, 1870 - 1870 - Another terrible explosion occurred in the colliery at Llansamlet, in Wales, on the 27th. Nineteen persons were killed and many injured.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
August 6, 1870 - 1887 - The Prince of Wales has granted a warrant for a new Masonic lodge to be called the "Anglo-American."
The lodge is formed with a view of affording facilities for American residents in England meeting their brethren of the English Grand Lodge under the ...Read MORE... - 1888 - The silver wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales was celebrated in London on the 10th.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 17, 1888 - 1888 - By the falling of a bridge in a quarry in Carnarvonshire, Wales, on the 17th five men were killed.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
February 25, 1888 - 1900 - Population of United Kingdom (including Ireland) - 39,875,900
(IL) - Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois- 1916 - Wales
Wales, a division of Great Britain, with the title of principality, consisting of a large peninsula projecting westward from England, of which...Read MORE...
Old Photos, Pictures, Advertisements and Postcards from Wales
Wales
 - The Wye at Aberedwy, Radnorshire
Wales Illustrated: In a Series of Views, Comprising the Picturesque Scenery, Towns, Castles, Seats of the Nobility & Gentry, Antiquities, &c, 1830)
The Wye at Aberedwy, Radnorshire
Wales Illustrated: In a Series of Views, Comprising the Picturesque Scenery, Towns, Castles, Seats of the Nobility & Gentry, Antiquities, &c, 1830
Artwork
Wales
 - The Wye Bridge at Builth
Wanderings in South Wales by Thomas Roscoe, 1836)
The Wye Bridge at Builth
Wanderings in South Wales by Thomas Roscoe, 1836
Artwork
Wales
 - Llandaff Cathedral
Winkles's architectural and picturesque illustrations of the cathedral churches of England and Wales, 1836)
Llandaff Cathedral
Winkles's architectural and picturesque illustrations of the cathedral churches of England and Wales, 1836
Artwork
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(IL) - Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois
History, News and Stories of Wales
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1737 - July 31 - Prince Frederick of Wales escapes English court
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1800 - Population of the Kingdom of Great Britain - 10,481,401
1868 - There are over 1,500,000 old maids in England and Wales.
Sad to say, one third of the number cannot hope to marry, as there are note enough men to go round. Of every 100 women in England, 58 are wives, 39... Read MORE...
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1870 - A ship-load of Mormon emigrants, mostly from Wales, arrived at New York on the 9th, and would start overland immediately.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
February 19, 1870
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1870 - Another terrible explosion occurred in the colliery at Llansamlet, in Wales, on the 27th. Nineteen persons were killed and many injured.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
August 6, 1870
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1887 - The Prince of Wales has granted a warrant for a new Masonic lodge to be called the "Anglo-American."
The lodge is formed with a view of affording facilities for American residents in England meeting their brethren of the English Grand Lodge under the ... Read MORE...
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1888 - By the falling of a bridge in a quarry in Carnarvonshire, Wales, on the 17th five men were killed.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
February 25, 1888
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1888 - The silver wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales was celebrated in London on the 10th.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 17, 1888
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1900 - Population of United Kingdom (including Ireland) - 39,875,900
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1916 - Wales
Wales, a division of Great Britain, with the title of principality, consisting of a large peninsula projecting westward from England, of which... Read MORE...
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