Iolo Morganwg and the Gorsedd

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The role of Iolo Morganwg in re-starting the Eisteddfod in the early 19th century.

Proclamation by the Gorsedd before the National Eisteddfod of Wales with voice over on the role of Iolo Morganwg in re-starting the whole movement in the early 1800s, focussing in particular on how many of the ceremonies he invented.
From: The Celts Secrets of The Gods
First broadcast : 12 November 1978

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 9-11,11-14 , 14-16

Subject : History

Topic : Industrial Wales and Britain

Keywords : Eisteddfod

Notes : Points to study - What is Celtic heritage? What is common to the Celtic countries now? Why is the eisteddfod so important to us today?

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