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    The music you are listening to is the National Anthem. When you've had enough, click on the two small vertical lines in the small console above. To start it again, click on the triangle.


    THIS LAND OF MY FATHERS

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    Hen Wlad fy Nhadau (Land of my Fathers)


    1. Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn anwyl i mi,
    Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;
    Ei gwrol rhyfelwyr, gwlad garwyr tra mad,
    Tros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.
    Cytgan: (chorus)
    Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad,
    Tra mor yn fur
    I'r bur hoff bau,
    O bydded i'r heniaith barhau.

    2. Hen Gymru fynyddig, paradwys y bardd,
    Pob dyffryn, pob clogwyn, i'm golwg sydd hardd;
    Trwy deimlad gwladgarol, mor swynol yw si
    Ei nentydd, afonydd, i mi.
    Cytgan:
    3. Os treisiodd y gelyn fy ngwlad dan ei droed,
    Mae hen iaith y Cymry mor fyw ag erioed,
    Ni luddiwyd yr awen gan erchyll law brad,
    Na thelyn berseiniol fy ngwlad.
    Cytgan:





    Land Of My Fathers

    The land of my fathers is dear unto me.
    The land of the poets, the land of the free
    Her patriots and heroes, her warriors so brave
    For freedom their life's blood they gave.

    Chorus

    Wales! Wales!
    Pledged am I to Wales
    Whilst seas surround
    this land so proud
    Oh, long may our old tongue remain.

    It is believed that a weaver from Mid Glamorgan, Evan James, wrote the words one morning in January 1856 to a tune composed by his son James James.

    The date of the song's adoption as the national anthem is subject to debate,, but it is known that the tune was given prominence in 1874, and since that date has been considered the song which expresses Welsh nationalism.



    Click here NORTH WALES where among other interesting links, you will find the link to the longest URL on the web

    This site also contains a message board for those interested in genealogy or seek information about their ancestry


    For connection to information of WEST WALES, you can click on West Wales Web Which is a network of pages to introduce you to the scenic splendour of Wales, and to tell you about some of the things you can do there, places where you can stay, and the products for which Wales is famous.


    For connection to information of SOUTH WALES, you can click on South Wales Online This gives the news of the day and links to a variety of other sites such as the recently formed Welsh Assembly and pages dedicated to Dylan Thomas etc.


    PLEASE NOTE. MY PAGE DOES NOT HAVE A LINK TO EAST WALES. WE DON'T TALK ABOUT THAT PLACE.

    It's called England.


    There is a lot more to come on this fascinating country. Meanwhile, you can click on WALES to get a start on the culture, history etc.


    PLEASE NOTE! WALES IS A VERY ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO VISIT.

    REMEMBER TO KEEP WALES TIDY.

    DISPOSE OF LITTER THOUGHTFULLY.

    THROW IT OVER THE BORDER INTO ENGLAND

    For information on Welsh Choirs and links to a broad range of Welsh Folk songs, you can start by clicking on PORTHCAWL CHOIR



    Bye! Thanks for calling.

    Come again.


    The Rippling Lake applet is of course the creation of David Griffiths yet another brilliant Welshman Click the button to enter his world.


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    e-mail me at norm@hotkey.net.au

    Updated May 30th 1999





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