Yr Herald Cymraeg

A weekly Welsh language newspaper, established by James Rees in 1855, as a Liberal paper and which circulated in Anglesey and the district of Arfon. The newspaper's main content included general news of and for the Welsh people, but with a special focus on literature, with such notable contributors as William Lewis Lewis (Llew Llwyfo, 1831-1901), Richard Hughes Williams (Dic Tryfan, 1878?-1919) and T. Gwynn Jones (1871-1949). Amongst the newspaper's editors were Robert John Rowlands (Meuryn, 1880-1967), Owen Picton Davies (1882-1970), John James Hughes (Alfardd, 1842-1875) and Daniel Rees (1855-1931). The newspaper merged in 1937 with 'Genedl Cymreig', to form 'Herald Cymraeg a'r genedl'. Associated titles: Herald Cymraeg a'r genedl (1937- ). A weekly Welsh language newspaper, established by James Rees in 1855, as a Liberal paper and which circulated in Anglesey and the district of Arfon.

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The copyright status or ownership of this resource is unknown.

Frequency:

Weekly

Publisher:

Published in Caernarfon by Daniel Rees (1855-); W. G. Williams (ca. 1930-).

Issue Dates:

1897 - 1919 (802 available issues)

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Yr Herald Cymraeg