The Wrexham Kop, Winston Churchill, Gandhi and the hill in South Africa

The link between the Kop at Wrexham, Winston Churchill, Gandhi and a hill in South Africa.

Does Viktor Orban’s Rise to Power Teach us Anything about Boris Johnson’s Intentions?

Does Viktor Orban's rise to power in Hungary teach us anything about Boris Johnson's intentions? "We didn't expect it to happen to us. When we found out what was going on, it was too late. We had lost our democracy"

Wilfrid Owen, Oswestry, Baron Owen and Welsh Football

He was born in a house called Plas Wilmot. His father believed he was descended from Baron Owen of Dolgellau. His wayward uncle played football for Wales, but don't suggest that Wilfrid Owen was anything but English.

‘My Name is Colin’ – Dewi Morris

In rugby there have been numerous instances of those who were eligible to play for Wales but opted instead to wear the ‘Red Rose’. Jonathan Callard and Stuart Barnes both went through the Welsh Schools system. Martin Corry and Josh Lewsey would probably have had some grasp of the Welsh language, both having Welsh speaking …

Nathan Gill, Viktor Medvedchuk and Russia

Nathan Gill is one of Wales’ MEP’s. He was elected to serve the people of Wales but at the European Parliament he seems more interested in Russia and her neighbours. Who does Nathan Gill work for? Does he work for Wales?      Ukrainian news is dominated by its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, Vladimir Putin and …

Nathan Gill and the UKIP/Brexit Party’s Voting Record on Russia in the European Parliament

Nathan Gill and his Party's history of voting On 11/6/2015 a motion for an European Parliament Resolution was brought on the Strategic military situation in the Black Sea Basin following the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia – condemning Russia for the invasion in Eastern Ukraine but also condemning Russia for aggressive activities in Georgia …

The Bloodied Hand of Chirk Castle

There are a number of pubs in the Dee valley called The Hand. There's a legend of a hand being chopped off. A Bloodied Red Hand appears on Chirk Castle's Coat of Arms. What's the story behind this?

Gareth Jones – Murdered because he knew too much

An ordinary name, but by no means an ordinary man. Gareth Jones was born in Barry, in 1905, but his life would be cut short at the age of 29. He had seen too much, he knew too much and talked too much.    Gareth Jones’ mother had been a tutor to John Hughes’ grandchildren. …

The Cardiff City Goalkeeper, the IRA, the Taoiseach and the Gun

Cardiff winning the F.A Cup in 1927 was remarkable, but this was only half the story. The other half of the story involved a goalkeeper, the IRA, a Taoiseach, and a gun in a kitbag.     In goal at Wembley in 1927 was Tom Farquharson, an Irishman, born in Dublin in 1899. He was responsible …

A Gruesome Execution in Welsh History

As you cross the Welsh  Bridge into town you appreciate the beauty that surrounds you, the river, the willow trees, the ideally located restaurants. Sabrina the picturesque passenger boat is setting off on her trip and the ‘Eights’ are returning to their Pengwern Rowing club, a name that harks back to times when here was …