For Starters note: A Must Have Ref Book, published by the University of Wales Press, Cardiff 1994.
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For Wales 100 years ago check out. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1908_in_Wales
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A Medieval Morgannwg Initiative.
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LLYWELYN BREN REVOLT 1316.
LLYWELYN BREN REVOLT 1316.
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“It is better for one man to die …
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It was with the above words so came to an end the great southern rebellion of 1316, it was the 18 March of that year at the Castle of Ystrad Felte that Llywelyn Bren, two of his sons and other leading followers were to surrender. Only a matter of seven weeks earlier on 28 Ionawr 1316 that the revolt had began. On that day the tax collectors of Caerffili castle had set up table outside the castle gate....but no sooner had they began their business when they were set upon by the local Welsh and killed. Thus began an uprising of the long suffering native Cymry of Blaenau Morgannwg...today little remembered and certainly not memorialised by either plaque or statue * of a most noble patriot chief Llywelyn ap Gruffydd ap Rhys, ( a great grandson of the famous Ifor Bach) who we have come to know better as Llywelyn Bren....who was finally executed by means of being hung, drawn & quartered in Caerdydd sometime during the summer of 1318.
“It is better for one man to die …
….than for a whole population to be killed by the sword”....
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It was with the above words so came to an end the great southern rebellion of 1316, it was the 18 March of that year at the Castle of Ystrad Felte that Llywelyn Bren, two of his sons and other leading followers were to surrender. Only a matter of seven weeks earlier on 28 Ionawr 1316 that the revolt had began. On that day the tax collectors of Caerffili castle had set up table outside the castle gate....but no sooner had they began their business when they were set upon by the local Welsh and killed. Thus began an uprising of the long suffering native Cymry of Blaenau Morgannwg...today little remembered and certainly not memorialised by either plaque or statue * of a most noble patriot chief Llywelyn ap Gruffydd ap Rhys, ( a great grandson of the famous Ifor Bach) who we have come to know better as Llywelyn Bren....who was finally executed by means of being hung, drawn & quartered in Caerdydd sometime during the summer of 1318.
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* Comedian Tommy Cooper who was born in Caerffili but only lived there for four years of his life, is to get a statue but Llywelyn Bren? C'mon Caerffili get to it! I suggest Senghenydd Patriots meet and discuss this on 28 Ionawr 2008, why not establish a local Cymdeithas Llywelyn Bren after all there is a local Tommy Copper Society and just look what they have achieved.
* Comedian Tommy Cooper who was born in Caerffili but only lived there for four years of his life, is to get a statue but Llywelyn Bren? C'mon Caerffili get to it! I suggest Senghenydd Patriots meet and discuss this on 28 Ionawr 2008, why not establish a local Cymdeithas Llywelyn Bren after all there is a local Tommy Copper Society and just look what they have achieved.
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Note: Llywelyn Bren was imprisoned at Brecon on 22 March 1316 and also recorded has being imprisoned from 27 July 1316 to 17 June 1317 in the Tower of London with a number of his fellow rebels
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The Medieval Morgannwg Initiative. is seeking to discover the remains of Llywelyn Bren and to ensure that they are restored to suitable resting place, this has possibly already been done but such information has not been made available to the general public which we feel is a justifiable request so that we may mark with commemorative indication this noble chiefs last resting place. Further, to motivate the commemoration of Llywelyn Bren and Revolt of 1316 and of his execution in 1318 by following commemorative means:
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* A suitable statue memorial in Caerffili.
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* Sengheneydd & other associated areas commemorative plaques.
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* A commemorative memorial at Ystrad Felte.
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* A plaque to mark both site of execution & burial at Greyfriars.
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* Establishing of a Llwybr Llywelyn Bren with along trail memorial markers.
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* The setting up of Llywelyn Bren Revolt 1316 history interpretations boards.
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Note: Llywelyn Bren was imprisoned at Brecon on 22 March 1316 and also recorded has being imprisoned from 27 July 1316 to 17 June 1317 in the Tower of London with a number of his fellow rebels
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The Medieval Morgannwg Initiative. is seeking to discover the remains of Llywelyn Bren and to ensure that they are restored to suitable resting place, this has possibly already been done but such information has not been made available to the general public which we feel is a justifiable request so that we may mark with commemorative indication this noble chiefs last resting place. Further, to motivate the commemoration of Llywelyn Bren and Revolt of 1316 and of his execution in 1318 by following commemorative means:
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* A suitable statue memorial in Caerffili.
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* Sengheneydd & other associated areas commemorative plaques.
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* A commemorative memorial at Ystrad Felte.
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* A plaque to mark both site of execution & burial at Greyfriars.
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* Establishing of a Llwybr Llywelyn Bren with along trail memorial markers.
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* The setting up of Llywelyn Bren Revolt 1316 history interpretations boards.
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* Establishing a Llwybr Llywelyn Bren Trail.
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Further, to hold annually events that will commemorate Llywelyn Bren particularly on 28 Ionawr date revolt began, 18 Mawrth date revolt ended and if discovered on date of his execution. finally also to celebrate his life, times & society by means of various activities.
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Further History information on Llywelyn Bren will be posted soon in my blog: I'r Gad Welsh Battlefield Campaign http://brwydr.blogspot.com/ and later in my new blog URDD BRENHINOL CYMRU at http://brenhinolcymru.blogspot.com/
Further, to hold annually events that will commemorate Llywelyn Bren particularly on 28 Ionawr date revolt began, 18 Mawrth date revolt ended and if discovered on date of his execution. finally also to celebrate his life, times & society by means of various activities.
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Further History information on Llywelyn Bren will be posted soon in my blog: I'r Gad Welsh Battlefield Campaign http://brwydr.blogspot.com/ and later in my new blog URDD BRENHINOL CYMRU at http://brenhinolcymru.blogspot.com/
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The Medieval Morgannwg Initiative will also be developing similar projects regards other "patriot lords" of the South - "Blaenau Morgannwg" as example those native.... "Uchelwyr" of Meisgyn, Glyn Rhonda, Ogwr Fach and Afan. For further details in due course from G.Gruffydd at gethingruffydd@ntl.com.
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Other Anniversaries/Commemorations.
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14 Chwefror, The Welsh St Valentines Day Massacre, Harlech 1345.
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Other Anniversaries/Commemorations.
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14 Chwefror, The Welsh St Valentines Day Massacre, Harlech 1345.
I'R GAD: Welsh Medieval Battlefields Campaign.: I'r Gad 2008: A ... Welsh Medieval Battlefields speak of important episodes in our history that ....1316 and the Revolt of 1345 which began on St Valentines Day of that year. ...brwydr.blogspot.com/2008/01/ir-gad-2008-new-year-hello.html - 80k - cached - related
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A 22 February Welsh Republic Day?http://welshpatriot.blogspot.com/2007/02/22-february-1797-our-welsh-republican.html
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6 March 1406: The Death of Hywel Gwynedd.
http://owain-glyndwr-embassyllysgenhadaeth.blogspot.com/2007/01/6-march-1406-death-of-hywel-gwynedd.html
http://owain-glyndwr-embassyllysgenhadaeth.blogspot.com/2007/01/6-march-1406-death-of-hywel-gwynedd.html
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World Wide Anniversaries/Commemorations of Interest.
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Quebec 400th Anniversary. http://www.quebec400.gc.ca/apercu-overview-eng.cfm
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The Black Hand of Irish Republicanism: the Fenians and History A Conference marking the 150th anniversary of the founding of the IRB Belfast, June 20-21 2008 http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=157550
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799th Anniversary of the assassination of Peter de Castelnau on 15 Ionawr 1209, whilst he awaied to cross the river Rhone. This would be the most singular event which prompts the Pope to call a crusade against the Cathars and as with many assassinations in history there are many conspiracies as to who give the order 'To Kill Peter de Castelnau'. I have read that a film on this story is being considered, if I hear any more I will post the information for your attention. In the mean time check up on the Albeginesian Crusade via Albigensian Crusade - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Albigensian Crusade or Cathar Crusade (1209–1229) was a 20-year military campaign initiated by the Roman Catholic Church to eliminate the heresy of the ...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albigensian_Crusade - 64k - cached - related [More results from en.wikipedia.org]
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More to follow in due course.
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Gethin.
