The Golden Dragon

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How the Golden Dragon of Owain Glyndŵr became the red dragon of the Tudors.

Eddie Butler takes us on a romp through Welsh history to discover the very first Welsh dragon flag, as we know it today. The Old Glory of Wales, the very first Red Dragon on a green and white background. And how it played a key part at a crucial moment not just in the history of Wales, but of the United Kingdom.
From: Welsh Icons
First broadcast : 1 March 2011

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 9-11,11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Aspects of History of Wales and England, Medieval Wales, Tudors and Stuarts

Keywords : Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship, English, Tudors, national identity, Welsh myths

Notes : History of Welsh myths - King Arthur. History topics - Tudors, life of Owain Glyndŵr. English - Arthurian myths. ESDGC - study of national identity

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