A Welsh language newspaper, which was established, initially unsuccessfully, in Carmarthen in 1851 by Samuel Evans (Gomerydd, 1793-1856), but was later re-established in 1856, under the editorship of J.
A Welsh language newspaper, which was established, initially unsuccessfully, in Carmarthen in 1851 by Samuel Evans (Gomerydd, 1793-1856), but was later re-established in 1856, under the editorship of J. Emlyn Jones (Ioan Emlyn, 1818-1873). The newspaper's main content included local, national and foreign news, together with radical viewpoints. It began as a biweekly paper, but in 1863 it changed to a weekly one. The printer W. Morgan Evans owned the paper until 1880, when he sold it onto a Baptist company. Amongst the newspaper's editors were Benjamin Thomas (Myfyr Emlyn, 1836-1893), John Gwili Jenkins (1872-1936) and D. Eirwyn Morgan (1918-1982).
This was the first Welsh language newspaper, which was founded by Joseph Harris (Gomer, 1773-1825) in 1814, who also edited the paper for a time.
This was the first Welsh language newspaper, which was founded by Joseph Harris (Gomer, 1773-1825) in 1814, who also edited the paper for a time. It was a weekly paper and circulated throughout Wales. The newspaper's main content included national, foreign, political and religious news, together with literary contributions, from such notable names as Henry Charles (1778-1840) and Henry Davies (1696?-1766).
A daily English language newspaper, being one of the chief organs of Welsh Liberal politics and which circulated in Glamorganshire, Monmouthshire, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Montgomeryshire, Cardiganshire, Breconshire, Radnorshire, the Forest of Dean and many portions of the West of England.
A daily English language newspaper, being one of the chief organs of Welsh Liberal politics and which circulated in Glamorganshire, Monmouthshire, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Montgomeryshire, Cardiganshire, Breconshire, Radnorshire, the Forest of Dean and many portions of the West of England. The newspaper's main content included a digest of local and national events, together with the London and provincial markets. It also covered the agricultural, mining and shipping information of South Wales. D. Duncan & Sons owned the newspaper. Associated title: South Wales news (1918-1928).
A daily English language newspaper that was supportive of conservative politics.
A daily English language newspaper that was supportive of conservative politics. At one time, the newspaper had the greatest circulation than any other paper published in Swansea and South West Wales. The newspaper's main content included local news, with a special focus on news relating to Swansea and South West Wales. From about 1906 it was owned by the South Wales Post Newspapers Co. In 1930 it merged with 'Cambria Daily Leader'. Associated titles: Cambria Daily Leader (1861-1930); South Wales Daily Post and Cambria Daily Leader (1930-1932).
A weekly English language newspaper, which circulated in South Wales, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire.
A weekly English language newspaper, which circulated in South Wales, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. The newspaper's main content included local news, with a special focus on the industries of the area. Douglas Clark Stephen worked as sub-editor from 1916, but in 1922 was appointed as editor. In this period the competition between local papers was rife, but Douglas Clark Stephen's influence gradually increased the size and circulation of the newspaper. Associated titles: South Wales echo and evening express (1930-).
A weekly English language newspaper, supportive of liberal politics, which circulated throughout South Wales.
A weekly English language newspaper, supportive of liberal politics, which circulated throughout South Wales. The newspaper's main content was local and district news of the week and amongst the newspaper's editors was W. Llewelyn Williams (1867-1922). Associated titles: Barry Dock news (1889-1925).
A weekly English language conservative newspaper, which circulated in Swansea and generally throughout South Wales.
A weekly English language conservative newspaper, which circulated in Swansea and generally throughout South Wales. The newspaper's main content included impartial local and district news, but also took an independent stand on all local affairs. From about the 1900s, South Wales Post Newspapers Co. Ltd. owned the paper. Associated titles: Herald of Wales and the Cambrian (1930-1932).
A daily English language newspaper, supportive of liberal politics, which circulated in Swansea and generally throughout South Wales.
A daily English language newspaper, supportive of liberal politics, which circulated in Swansea and generally throughout South Wales. The newspaper's main content was chiefly devoted to shipping and mercantile interests. It was owned by W. M. Vaughan, but was subsequently sold on to C. T. Lowe (ca. 1906). Associated titles: The Swansea daily shipping register (1913-1916).