SettingsBards of the Gorsedd
Alwyn Rice Jones
The Right Reverend Alwyn Rice Jones was Bishop of St Asaph from 1982 to 1999 and also Archbishop of Wales, the Welsh province of the Anglican Communion, from 1991 to 1999.
The Right Reverend Alwyn Rice Jones was Bishop of St Asaph from 1982 to 1999 and also Archbishop of Wales, the Welsh province of the Anglican Communion, from 1991 to 1999.
Cledwyn Hughes, Baron Cledwyn of Penrhos
Cledwyn Hughes, Baron Cledwyn of Penrhos, CH, PC, (14 September 1916 – 22 February 2001), was a Welsh Labour politician.
Cledwyn Hughes, Baron Cledwyn of Penrhos, CH, PC, (14 September 1916 – 22 February 2001), was a Welsh Labour politician.
Connie Fisher
Connie Fisher (born 17 June 1983) is a Welsh actress and singer, who won the BBC One talent contest, How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? On 15 November 2006, she opened to excellent revie...
Connie Fisher (born 17 June 1983) is a Welsh actress and singer, who won the BBC One talent contest, How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? On 15 November 2006, she opened to excellent revie...
Cynog Dafis
Cynog Glyndwr Dafis is a Welsh politician and member of the Plaid Cymru party.
Cynog Glyndwr Dafis is a Welsh politician and member of the Plaid Cymru party.
Delme Thomas
William Delme Thomas is a former rugby union player who became one of Wales' best known rugby players in the 1960s and 70s.
William Delme Thomas is a former rugby union player who became one of Wales' best known rugby players in the 1960s and 70s.
Eluned Phillips
Eluned Phillips (27 October 1914 – 10 January 2009) was the only woman to win the bardic crown at the National Eisteddfod of Wales twice, a feat she accomplished in 1967 at Bala and 1983 a...
Eluned Phillips (27 October 1914 – 10 January 2009) was the only woman to win the bardic crown at the National Eisteddfod of Wales twice, a feat she accomplished in 1967 at Bala and 1983 a...
Emrys Jones
Emrys Jones FBA, FRGS was Professor of Geography at the London School of Economics and a renowned author and consultant in the fields of geography and urban planning.
Emrys Jones FBA, FRGS was Professor of Geography at the London School of Economics and a renowned author and consultant in the fields of geography and urban planning.
Gareth Alban Davies
Gareth Alban Davies, was a Welsh poet, educator and Hispanist who spent the largest span of his academic career lecturing at the University of Leeds.
Gareth Alban Davies, was a Welsh poet, educator and Hispanist who spent the largest span of his academic career lecturing at the University of Leeds.
Gareth Edwards
Gareth Owen Edwards CBE is a former Welsh rugby union footballer who played scrum-half and has been described by the BBC as "arguably the greatest player ever to don a Welsh jersey".
Gareth Owen Edwards CBE is a former Welsh rugby union footballer who played scrum-half and has been described by the BBC as "arguably the greatest player ever to don a Welsh jersey".
Geoffrey Crawshay
Capt. Geoffrey Crawshay (20 June 1892 – 8 November 1954) was a Welsh soldier and social benefactor who is most notable for his connections to rugby union.
Capt. Geoffrey Crawshay (20 June 1892 – 8 November 1954) was a Welsh soldier and social benefactor who is most notable for his connections to rugby union.
Geraint Bowen (poet)
Geraint Bowen was a Welsh language poet.
Geraint Bowen was a Welsh language poet.
Gillian Clarke
Gillian Clarke (born 8 June 1937) is a Welsh poet, playwright, editor, broadcaster, lecturer and translator from Welsh.
Gillian Clarke (born 8 June 1937) is a Welsh poet, playwright, editor, broadcaster, lecturer and translator from Welsh.
Glyn Jones (Welsh writer)
Glyn Jones was a 20th century Welsh author, poet and a very important figure in Anglo-Welsh literature.
Glyn Jones was a 20th century Welsh author, poet and a very important figure in Anglo-Welsh literature.
Ieuan Evans
Ieuan Evans is a former rugby union player who played on the wing for Wales and the British and Irish Lions.
Ieuan Evans is a former rugby union player who played on the wing for Wales and the British and Irish Lions.
Ifor Owen
Ifor Owen (3 July 1915 - 22 May 2007) was a Welsh educator who was notable for writing, illustrating and publishing Hwyl, the first children's comic book in the Welsh language.
Ifor Owen (3 July 1915 - 22 May 2007) was a Welsh educator who was notable for writing, illustrating and publishing Hwyl, the first children's comic book in the Welsh language.
Iolo Morganwg
Edward Williams, better known by his bardic name Iolo Morganwg, (10 March 1747 – 18 December 1826) was an influential Welsh antiquarian, poet, collector, and literary forger.
Edward Williams, better known by his bardic name Iolo Morganwg, (10 March 1747 – 18 December 1826) was an influential Welsh antiquarian, poet, collector, and literary forger.
Iris Williams
Iris Williams OBE (born 20 April 1946) is a Welsh singer.
Iris Williams OBE (born 20 April 1946) is a Welsh singer.
L. C. R. Duncombe-Jewell
Louis Charles Richard Duncombe-Jewell (10 September 1866–1947), born Louis Charles Richard Jewell, was a soldier, special war correspondent of The Times and Morning Post, sportsman a...
Louis Charles Richard Duncombe-Jewell (10 September 1866–1947), born Louis Charles Richard Jewell, was a soldier, special war correspondent of The Times and Morning Post, sportsman a...
Mary Hopkin
Mary Hopkin, credited on some recordings as Mary Visconti, is a Welsh folk singer best known for her 1968 UK number one single "Those Were The Days".
Mary Hopkin, credited on some recordings as Mary Visconti, is a Welsh folk singer best known for her 1968 UK number one single "Those Were The Days".
Matthew Rhys
Matthew Rhys Evans, known professionally as Matthew Rhys, is a Welsh actor, best known as Kevin Walker on the U.S. ABC family drama Brothers & Sisters, and as Dylan Thomas in The Edg...
Matthew Rhys Evans, known professionally as Matthew Rhys, is a Welsh actor, best known as Kevin Walker on the U.S. ABC family drama Brothers & Sisters, and as Dylan Thomas in The Edg...
Meic Stephens
Meic Stephens is a Welsh literary editor and journalist.
Meic Stephens is a Welsh literary editor and journalist.
Meredith Edwards (actor)
Gwilym Meredith Edwards was a Welsh character actor and writer.
Gwilym Meredith Edwards was a Welsh character actor and writer.
Non Evans
Non Evans MBE is a Welsh sportswoman who has competed internationally in four different sports, rugby union, judo, weightlifting and freestyle wrestling.
Non Evans MBE is a Welsh sportswoman who has competed internationally in four different sports, rugby union, judo, weightlifting and freestyle wrestling.
Ray Gravell
Raymond William Robert "Ray" Gravell was a Welsh rugby union Centre who played club rugby for Llanelli RFC. At international level Gravell earned 23 caps for Wales and was selected for the 1980 ...
Raymond William Robert "Ray" Gravell was a Welsh rugby union Centre who played club rugby for Llanelli RFC. At international level Gravell earned 23 caps for Wales and was selected for the 1980 ...
Richard Williams Morgan
Richard Williams Morgan (bardic name "Mor Meirion", c.1815-c.1889) was a Welsh clergyman and author.
Richard Williams Morgan (bardic name "Mor Meirion", c.1815-c.1889) was a Welsh clergyman and author.
Robert Croft
Robert Damien Bale Croft is a Welsh cricketer who has played international cricket for both England and Wales.
Robert Damien Bale Croft is a Welsh cricketer who has played international cricket for both England and Wales.
Ron Davies (Welsh politician)
Ronald Davies is a Welsh politician, former Secretary of State for Wales, former Member of Parliament and former member of the Welsh Assembly.
Ronald Davies is a Welsh politician, former Secretary of State for Wales, former Member of Parliament and former member of the Welsh Assembly.
Selwyn Griffith
Selwyn Griffith was a Welsh language poet and the Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales, known by the bardic name Selwyn Iolen.
Selwyn Griffith was a Welsh language poet and the Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales, known by the bardic name Selwyn Iolen.
Tanni Grey-Thompson
Carys Davina "Tanni" Grey-Thompson, Baroness Grey-Thompson, DBE (born 26 July 1969 in Cardiff, Wales) is a Welsh former athlete, and currently is a parliamentarian and TV presenter.
Carys Davina "Tanni" Grey-Thompson, Baroness Grey-Thompson, DBE (born 26 July 1969 in Cardiff, Wales) is a Welsh former athlete, and currently is a parliamentarian and TV presenter.
Terry Davies
Terry Davies (born 24 September 1933) was a Welsh international full back who played club rugby for Swansea and Llanelli.
Terry Davies (born 24 September 1933) was a Welsh international full back who played club rugby for Swansea and Llanelli.
Thomas L. Thomas
Thomas Llyfnwy Thomas (23 February 1911 - 17 April 1983) was a Welsh - American baritone concert singer who achieved fame for his performances both in concert halls and on television and radio...
Thomas Llyfnwy Thomas (23 February 1911 - 17 April 1983) was a Welsh - American baritone concert singer who achieved fame for his performances both in concert halls and on television and radio...