1926 in Wales

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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1926 to Wales and its people.

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[edit] Incumbents

[edit] Events

  • David Lloyd George becomes the first Welshman to lead the Liberal Party.
  • May 1 - A miners' lockout leads to the declaration of the UK General Strike of 1926. Police and miners clash eighteen times in the course of industrial disputes in South Wales.
  • October - Miners begin to return to work in large numbers.
  • The first parachute jump from an RAF plane is made at RAF Sealand in Flintshire.
  • Edward, Prince of Wales visits Llandrindod Wells for a scout jamboree.
  • Orthopaedic surgeon Robert Jones is created a baronet (Jones of Rhyl).
  • Sir William Henry Hoare Vincent represents India at the League of Nations.

[edit] Arts and literature

[edit] Awards

  • National Eisteddfod of Wales: Chair - David James Jones
  • National Eisteddfod of Wales: Crown - David Emrys Jones

[edit] New books

[edit] Music

[edit] Film

[edit] Broadcasting

[edit] Sport

  • Cricket - The South Wales and Monmouthshire Cricket Association is founded.
  • Rugby league - Wales defeat New Zealand 34-8.

[edit] Births

[edit] Deaths

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