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1940 In Wales
This article is about the particular significance of the year 1940 to Wales and Welsh people, its people. Incumbents *Archbishop of Wales – Charles Green (bishop), Charles Green, Bishop of Bangor *Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales – William Williams (Crwys), Crwys Events *21 January - Lowest ever temperature recorded in Wales, -23.3 °C (-9.9 °F) at Rhayader. *27 January - A freak ice storm across the UK brings down telephone and electricity lines in many parts of Wales. *3 March - The steamer ''Cato'' is damaged by a mine off Nash Point and 13 of the crew are killed. *March - The Roller coaster, scenic railway opens at Barry Island Pleasure Park#Scenic Railway, Barry Island Pleasure Park. *May **The newly created Coalition Government 1940-1945, Coalition Government includes Hugh Dalton as Minister of Economic Warfare. **Alun Lewis (poet), Alun Lewis enlists. *8 May - Three Nazi German Luftwaffe Heinkel 111s crash in separate incidents over Wales: one nea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wales
Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 2021 of 3,107,500 and has a total area of . Wales has over of coastline and is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon (), its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate. The capital and largest city is Cardiff. Welsh national identity emerged among the Celtic Britons after the Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century, and Wales was formed as a kingdom under Gruffydd ap Llywelyn in 1055. Wales is regarded as one of the Celtic nations. The conquest of Wales by Edward I of England was completed by 1283, though Owain Glyndŵr led the Welsh Revolt against English rule in the early 15th century, and briefly re-establis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |