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Articles: Cultural Life

Wooden spoon with an intricately carved handle. The handle is carved into an elaborate symmetrical shape with two hearts cut out of the centre.
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Welsh love spoons

25 January 2024
Watercolour drawing of Victorian woman in traditional welsh dress
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The Welsh Hat - Then and Now

27 July 2023
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Uncovering our Collections: Half a Million Records now Online

26 March 2018
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"Here comes the Devil": Welsh Suffrage and the Suffragettes

1 February 2018
Close-up of a wooden spoon with flowers and hearts carved into its handle, laid on a dark green tablecloth with more spoons in the background.
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St Dwynwen's Day

14 June 2014
A Welsh flag, featuring a red dragon on a green and white background.
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National emblems (FAQ)

14 June 2014
Plygain
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Christmas Traditions: 'Plygain' Singing

14 June 2014
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Christmas Traditions: The Mari Lwyd

14 June 2014
Collecting 'Calennig' in Llangynwyd c.1904 - 1910
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New Year Traditions: Collecting Calennig

14 June 2014
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A History of Doll-Making: A Welsh Perspective

10 August 2012
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