Events
- 20 April — John Jones (Shoni Sguborfawr) is given a conditional pardon for his role in the Rebecca Riots.
- 29 August — Musician Robert Davies (Asaph Llechid) is killed by a rockfall while at work in Cae-braich-y-cafn quarry.
- 13 October — 20 men are killed in a mining accident at Lower Duffryn Colliery, Mountain Ash.
- Bangor Normal College is founded by Hugh Owen.
- David Davies Llandinam builds the Vale of Clwyd Railway.
- Erection of the Town Clock at Tredegar.
- Major General Charles Hinde plays a major role in the suppression of the Indian Mutiny.
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