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Welsh not

This ‘Welsh Not’ dates to 1852. In some schools it was used to stop children speaking Welsh. Pupils caught speaking Welsh had to wear it around their neck. The pupil wearing it at the end of the day was punished. Some historians think that the use of the Welsh Not has been exaggerated.

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Two examples of the 'Welsh Not'
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Welsh Not
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Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

25.288

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Donation

Measurements

length (mm):58mm
width (mm):20mm
depth (mm):12mm

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St Fagans Wales Is gallery : Still Speaking Welsh

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Comments - (2)

Jayne Murphy Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales Staff
24 March 2022, 11:20
Dear Brian
Thank you for writing to us about your grandparents' memories of the use of the 'Welsh Not' in their schooldays. It is always interesting for us staff to learn about people's experiences when they have been passed down to their family members. As you may know, the Museum organizes Maestir School sessions for children and one of the most important parts of this is learning about the 'Welsh Not'.
With very kind regards and thanks again for your interest in National Museum Wales.
Jayne Murphy
Digital Learning Team
Brian
21 March 2022, 23:55
It is stated by historians that stories concerning the Welsh Not were grossly exaggerated. My Grandparents assured me that they were not and, historians made that claim as they considered it harmful for Welsh History. However, to deny such facts is an abuse of the Welsh History and, the cruelty to Welsh Speaking children and what they had to endure.
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