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| wales history |
| The mystical and romantic land of Wales dates back to ancient times. The Welsh have descended from many people including the Celts who were later followed by the Romans and the Saxons. Wales came into being as a country in 1536 with Henry VIII's Act of Union. Interestingly, the Tudor monarchs such as Henry VIII who played such an influential role in England's history had their humble beginnings in Wales. |
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Wales History |
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| The Red Dragon flag of Wales is one of the oldest national flags in the world. The use of the dragon to symbolise Wales dates back to ancient times. Today, however, the title of Prince of Wales can only be enjoyed by the eldest son of the reigning British monarch. |
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Celts |
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| The story of Wales begins with a group of tribes collectively referred to as the Celts. The Celts began migrating from their central European homeland around 1000 BC. |
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Romans |
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| The first Roman invasion took place across the River Dee. It was aimed at dividing the people of the highlands of Wales from the highlands of the north of what would later become England. |
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Saxons |
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| By AD 550 the Saxon advance resumed. A century later, most of what would become England was under Saxon control. |
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