Y Gwladgarwr

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A weekly Welsh language newspaper, supportive of liberal politics and the causes of the working classes which circulated in South Wales. David Williams (Alaw Goch, 1809-1863), Abraham Mason and William Williams (Carw Coch, 1808-1872) founded the newspaper and amongst the editors were Lewis William Lewis (Llew Llwyfo, 1831-1901) and John Roberts (Ieuan Gwyllt, 1822-1877). Walter Lloyd (1822-1883) became the newspaper's proprietor in November 1859. The newspaper was chiefly devoted to Welsh literature and gave a chance for the poets and authors of the valleys and South Wales, to publish their works. Amongst the newspaper's poetry editors were William Williams (Caledfryn, 1801-1869) and William Thomas (Islwyn, 1832-1878). A weekly Welsh language newspaper, supportive of liberal politics and the causes of the working classes which circulated in South Wales.

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The copyright status or ownership of this resource is unknown.

Frequency:

Weekly

Publisher:

Published in Aberdare by Abraham Mason.

Issue Dates:

1858 - 1884 (1,266 available issues)

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Welsh Newspapers

Y Gwladgarwr

cofnodydd llenyddiaeth, celfyddyd, gwyddoniaeth, gwleidyddiaeth, a hanesyddiaeth cyffredinol