Urdd Gobaith Cymru - The Beginnings

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Creation of Urdd Gobaith Cymru in the 1920's

The beginnings of Urdd Gobaith Cymru involving young people in social activities through the medium of Welsh at a time in the 1920's when the language was in crisis.
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 : Urdd Gobaith Cymru, History of the Welsh language, Ifan ab Owen Edwards,

Notes : Why did Ifan ab Owen Edwards set-up the Urdd? Why did children and young people want to join the Urdd in the 1920s and 1930s? Why do children and young people join the Urdd today? How many members belong to the Urdd today?

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