Llangollen Eisteddfod and the German Choir

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Memories of the 1949 Eisteddfod.

Emotions inspired by the visit of a youth choir from Germany in 1949 to the Llangollen International Eisteddfod - the first visit by a German choir to Britain after the end of the Second World War.
From: Llangollen's Story
First broadcast : 16 November 1986

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9

Subject : History

Topic : History of Wales and England 1880-1980, Twentieth century world

Keywords : Second World War, Germany, Post war Wales, Llangollen International Eisteddfod

Notes : How did people view Germans after the war? Compare with perceptions of Germany now. Why did the war make us see Germany in this way? Could look at the effects of propaganda in war time.

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