Whilst some aspects of the Welsh Eisteddfod tradition have their roots in the middle ages, it was only at the end of the eighteenth century that Eisteddfodau as we know them today – cultural festivals and celebration of Welshness centred around creative competitions, anonymously judged – became a regular part of the cultural and social fabric of Wales.
Stephen Price is a journalist with a focus on local news in Wales. He writes for NationCymru Cyf and his work has also appeared in Broadcast Sport and Lexology. Stephen covers a range of topics including local government, climate change, planning issues, and cultural events in Wales.