The Beasleys

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A Welsh family's protest against their local council.

Story of an early Welsh language protest from the 1950's - the Beasleys' fight to receive their rate demand from Llanelli Council in the Welsh language.
From: The Story of Welsh On the Brink
First broadcast : 05 February 2003

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Twentieth century world

Keywords : Culture and beliefs, History of Welsh language, Welsh langauge protests

Notes : What was the nature of the Beasley family's protest? Are the Beasley family members national heroes? See Celtic Languages for further details on language protests in Wales.

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