1947 in Wales - Arts and Literature

Arts and Literature

  • June 11–15 - First Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is held.
  • First Cerdd Dant festival is held.
  • The BBC Welsh Chorus is formed.
  • Caradog Prichard begins writing for The Daily Telegraph.

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