Act of Union

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Effects of Henry Vlll's Act of Union in 1536 on the Welsh language.

Description of the Act of Union between England and Wales in 1536 and the effects of this on the Welsh language. The Act, established by Henry Vlll, or Henry Tudor, made English the only official tongue.
From: The Story of Welsh Conquest
First broadcast : 15 January 2003

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14,14-16

Subject : History

Topic : Early modern world, Tudors and Stuarts

Keywords : Culture and beliefs, History of the Welsh language

Notes : Why is there sculpture of Henry Tudor in Cardiff's City Hall. What was the effect of the Act of Union on Wales? What's the purpose of the House of Common and the House of Lords? Visit Celtic languages for more information on the history of the Welsh language.

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