Iolo Morganwg - Forger

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Iolo Morganwg's role in forging the works of medieval poets to preserve Welsh traditions.

Explanation of poet Iolo Morganwg's role in forging the works of medieval poets in an effort to preserve Welsh traditions before they disappeared in the new industrial and increasingly anglicised Wales.
From: The Story of Welsh Brought to Book
First broadcast : 22 January 2003

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Early modern world

Keywords : Welsh language, History of the Welsh language, Iolo Morganwg, Welsh traditions, National Eisteddfod

Notes : This clip could be used to support a study of the Welsh language and a history of Welsh traditions. Investigate Morganwg's life and his influence.

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