1963 in Wales - Arts and Literature

Arts and Literature

  • The home and cultural centre of Gregynog Hall at Tregynon in Montgomeryshire is given to the University of Wales by owners and art-collectors, Margaret and Gwendoline Davies, granddaughters of Victorian industrialist David Davies.
  • A scientific journal in the Welsh language, Y Gwyddonydd, is launched.

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