[188], From the middle of the 19th century until the post-war era, the mining and export of coal was the dominant industry. [345], Most of the newspapers sold and read in Wales are national newspapers available throughout Britain. [351] Around 600–650 books are published each year, by some of the dozens of Welsh publishers. [141][142] The 14 Welsh mountains, or 15 if including Garnedd Uchaf – often discounted because of its low topographic prominence – over 3,000 feet (910 metres) high are known collectively as the Welsh 3000s and are located in a small area in the north-west. Wales is represented at major world sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup, Rugby League World Cup and the Commonwealth Games. Average maximum temperatures range between 19 and 22 °C (66 and 72 °F). [382] Calan Gaeaf, associated with the supernatural and the dead, is observed on 1 November (All Saints Day). Arts, culture and sport. More than 400 employees have provided samples to date with more expected to arrive […] [151] Because of offshore rocks and unlit islands, Anglesey and Pembrokeshire are still notorious for shipwrecks, most notably the Sea Empress oil spill in 1996. [275] Poems such as Cad Goddeu (The Battle of the Trees) and mnemonic list-texts like the Welsh Triads and the Thirteen Treasures of the Island of Britain, also contain mythological material. [235] NHS Wales employs some 80,000 staff, making it Wales' biggest employer. Looking forward to going back again next year! [98], By the end of the 1960s, the regional policy of bringing businesses into disadvantaged areas of Wales through financial incentives had proven very successful in diversifying the industrial economy. 633. [172] The pine marten, which has been sighted occasionally, has not been officially recorded since the 1950s. [158] Temperatures in Wales remain higher than would otherwise be expected at its latitude because of the North Atlantic Drift, a branch of the Gulf Stream. Northern Ireland, meanwhile, went into a six-week lockdown on December 26, under which car dealers were forced to stop operating without the option to run a click-and-collect service. [153] The Act of Union of 1536 formed a linear border stretching from the mouth of the Dee to the mouth of the Wye. [379], Wales has some unique celebratory days. In April 2001, the attractions attached to the National Museum were granted free entry by the Assembly, and this action saw the visitor numbers to the sites increase during 2001–2002 by 87.8 per cent to 1,430,428. [332][333] Champion cyclists include Nicole Cooke[334] and Geraint Thomas. [86], After economic growth in the first two decades of the 20th century, Wales' staple industries endured a prolonged slump from the early 1920s to the late 1930s, leading to widespread unemployment and poverty. According to historian John Davies, Wenglish has "been the object of far greater prejudice than anything suffered by Welsh". ', The newborn calf that 'crashed our wedding' Video, The newborn calf that 'crashed our wedding', Queen wishes great-grandson Archie happy birthday, Royal Navy ships patrolling Jersey amid fishing row, US vows to respond to 'irresponsible' Russian acts, Duterte apologises for taking unapproved China jab. [74], Prior to the British Industrial Revolution there were small-scale industries scattered throughout Wales. The Welsh Government has a 5-year economic plan for the national tourism industry. An early festivity was Mabsant when local parishes would celebrate the patron saint of their local church. [284] Renaissance scholars such as William Salesbury and John Davies brought humanist ideals from English universities. The app will be used, alongside traditional contact tracing, to notify users if they come into contact with someone who later tests positive for coronavirus. [313], More than 50 national governing bodies regulate and organise their sports in Wales. [286] Initially excluded, religious denominations came to dominate the competitions, with bardic themes becoming scriptural and didactic. The inter-war period is dominated by Saunders Lewis, for his political and reactionary views as much as his plays, poetry and criticism. [348], Traditional Welsh dishes include laverbread (made from Porphyra umbilicalis, an edible seaweed); bara brith (fruit bread); cawl (a lamb stew); cawl cennin (leek soup); and Welsh cakes. ... from now they will be trying very hard very quickly to impose local controls to prevent the whole country needing to go into lockdown again. It has largely been replaced by Hallowe'en. A number of illuminated manuscripts from Wales survive, including the 8th-century Hereford Gospels and Lichfield Gospels. Rachel Bromwich, editor and translator. Going to the pub was once an experience many of us took for granted. [218][219], A distinct education system has developed in Wales. [347] Wales-based regional daily newspapers include: Daily Post (which covers north Wales); South Wales Evening Post (Swansea); South Wales Echo (Cardiff); and South Wales Argus (Newport). [113], The twenty areas of responsibility devolved to the Welsh Government, known as "subjects", include agriculture, economic development, education, health, housing, local government, social services, tourism, transport and the Welsh language. [363] Many of the historic choirs survive in modern Wales, singing a mixture of traditional and popular songs. [276][277][278] These texts include the earliest forms of the Arthurian legend and the traditional history of post-Roman Britain. Thus, from about 1057 until his death in 1063, the whole of Wales recognised the kingship of Gruffydd ap Llywelyn. The dullest time of year is between November and January. Actor and Oscar winner Sir Ben Kingsley has been spotted shooting a new film on Anglesey.. [194][195], Poor-quality soil in much of Wales is unsuitable for crop-growing so livestock farming has been the focus of farming. [150] The 19th century saw over 100 vessels lost with an average loss of 78 sailors per year. ... b/ In the event that Your given address is put into Local/Regional Lockdown, rendering you unable to travel, and the period of restriction covers your booking. 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