8 QUOTES WITH «THE WELSH»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
the Welsh.
The Welsh are all actors. It's only the bad ones who become professional.
When I moved to Wales more than twenty years ago and began to research 'Here Be Dragons,' I was fascinated from the first by the Welsh medieval laws, by the discovery that women enjoyed a greater status in Wales than elsewhere in Europe.
I still dream about that one opportunity where the Welsh Rugby Union call me up and say, 'We need you.' There is an incredibly talented Welsh hooker called Matthew Rees, so maybe some incredible quirk of misfortune for him would mean I get called up instead.
I like the Stereophonics. I know the lead singer, Kelly Jones, and there's the Welsh connection.
I've done my coaching badges, I've got my Pro Licence, but I enjoy what I'm doing now. I'm also the elite performance director of the Welsh FA. The main thing for me was always Liverpool Football Club and my country, Wales - and I'm lucky enough to still be involved with both of them.
It was in Cardiff, and the cast was 60 per cent Welsh-speaking. It's the first time I've walked into a rehearsal room speaking my mother tongue, which in itself was a breath of fresh clean air from the Welsh mountains. Singing Hans Sachs is always a milestone, but I was happy to be part of such an achievement, not personally but as a company.
You think the Welsh are friendly, but the Irish are fabulous.
I love my nice things, but I'm still the Welsh family girl.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THE WELSH»
Discover the use of
the Welsh in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
the Welsh and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Dead Men Risen:
The Welsh Guards and
the Real Story of ...
WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE 2012. This is the tale of the Welsh Guards in Helmand in 2009.
The fascinating story of Welsh from its earliest beginnings to the present day, giving the reader an insight into the development of Britain's oldest surviving living language.
3
A grammar of
the Welsh language
William Owen Pughe. fair; godeg, somewhat fair; gortheg, extremely fair; lleddeg,
partly fair; tratheg, over fair. ....'.' The terminations, which regularly mark the
degrees of comparison, are ed, ac, av. By the first is denoted equality ; by the next
a ...
4
Castles of
the Welsh Princes
The medieval castles built & occupied by the native princes of Wales hold a special place in the imagination of the Welsh and have an unique historical appeal.
5
Houses of
the Welsh Countryside: A Study in Historical Geography
When this book was first published in 1975 it was at once enthusiastically received by scholars and the general public alike and recognized as a classic of its genre.
A series of pamphlets discussing important issues in Welsh life with reference to role of the Welsh Assembly.
7
The Welsh in America: Letters from
the Immigrants
In this volume they tell their own story in letters they wrote from America to their families and friends back home.
8
Footprints of
the Welsh Indians: Settlers in North America ...
In the 12th century, the terror and turmoil brought about by the contention for the throne caused an exodus of the frightened and disillusioned populace from Wales.
Definitive treasury of more than 80 traditional Welsh tales includes such favorites as "Elidyr’s Sojourn in Fairy-Land," "Pergrin and the Mermaiden," "A Strange Otter," "Nansi Llwyd and the Dog of Darkness," "The Bride from the Red Lake," ...
10
Neighbours from Hell?: English Attitudes to
the Welsh
From the Act of Union to Anne Robinson, the author of The Rough Guide to Wales takes a humorous look at the strange relationship between the Welsh and the English. Reprint; first published in 2007. -- Welsh Books Council
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THE WELSH»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
the Welsh is used in the context of the following news items.
The Welsh ban on vaping indoors makes no sense
Contrast this with the casual manner in which the Welsh government has proposed a ban on e-cigarette use (vaping) indoors and you will that the harm principle ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
Ireland dismantle Scotland, Welsh rout of Italy in vain
But the Welsh produced a scintillating display of attacking rugby as winger George North ... There was a late sting in the tail for the inspired Welsh, however. «Reuters UK, Mar 15»
Six Nations 2015: Welsh hopes clouded by injury concerns
“We are a better team than we were before the [2011] World Cup,” Shaun Edwards, whose work as the Welsh defence coach received the severest examination, ... «The Independent, Mar 15»
Wales v Ireland: Welsh centre Jonathan Davies warns of Irish …
“There is always pressure on anyone with the Welsh jersey on to perform. We put that on ourselves, to make sure that we deliver a performance worthy of the ... «WalesOnline, Mar 15»
Six Nations 2015: Wales' French exiles central to Paris win
"I think for a lot of the Welsh players playing over here it was probably as much them wanting to prove their worth and value and the reason why they are over ... «BBC Sport, Mar 15»
Welsh Rugby Union's chief executive Roger Lewis to leave after …
The Welsh Rugby Union's chief executive, Roger Lewis, says he has given plenty of notice of his intentions in order to facilitate a smooth handover. Photograph: ... «The Guardian, Feb 15»
Six Nations 2015: Jon Welsh to miss rest of Scots' campaign
Jon Welsh is likely to miss the rest of Scotland's Six Nations campaign after ... will also be treated for concussion after suffering head knocks against the Welsh. «BBC Sport, Feb 15»
Welsh Rugby Union cleared of any wrongdoing over George North …
The Welsh Rugby Union has been cleared of any wrongdoing over the handling of George North's head injuries during the defeat by England, even though the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Feb 15»
Six Nations: England's Rowntree plays down Welsh 'mind games'
Number eight Billy Vunipola does expect the Welsh crowd to make themselves heard, however. "It's a challenge they lay down. You kind of have to take on all of ... «BBC Sport, Feb 15»
Edwards criticises Welsh boo-boys
Wales v Fiji: Coach Shaun Edwards criticises Welsh boo-boys ... you boo Rhys Priestland, you boo myself, you boo Warren Gatland, you boo the Welsh jersey.". «BBC News, Nov 14»
