Hedd Wyn - The Hero
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Story of Hedd Wyn, a poet from World War 1.
The history of Hedd Wyn ( born Ellis Evans), Trawsfynydd poet who won the chair in the 1917 National Eisteddfod in Birkenhead having died at the First World War battle of Passchendaele a few days before. That year the Chair was covered in a black cloth.
From:
Wales and the History of the World ; Conflicts
First broadcast
:
17 March 2010
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 11-14
Subject : History
Topic : Twentieth century world
Keywords : First World War, National Eisteddfod, Hedd Wyn, War poetry,
Notes : What is the significance of Hedd Wyn's bardic name? Study the National Eisteddfod - ceremonies and history. See film 'Hedd Wyn' (1992) , nominated for an Oscar. Curriculum Cymreig studies.
