The Bardic Tradition

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The role of bards in medieval Wales.

A look at the role and status of bards at the courts of the Welsh princes in medieval Wales.
From: The Story of Welsh Conquest
First broadcast : 15 January 2003

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Medieval world

Keywords : Culture and beliefs, Bards, Welsh poetry, History of the Welsh language

Notes : This clip could be used to support a study of Welsh bards and the Welsh language


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