1893 in Wales
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1893 in the United Kingdom |
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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1893 to Wales and its people.
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[edit] Incumbents
- Prince of Wales - Edward Albert, son of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom
- Princess of Wales - Alexandra of Denmark
- Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales - Clwydfardd
[edit] Events
- April 11 - In an underground fire at Great Western Colliery, Pontypridd, 63 miners are killed.
- July 6 - The future Prince of Wales, Prince George, marries Mary of Teck. Their wedding rings are made of Welsh gold.
- August 7 - 22 people on a Sunday school outing from Ystrad Rhondda are drowned at Aberavon.
[edit] Arts and literature
[edit] Awards
National Eisteddfod of Wales – held at Pontypridd
- Chair - John Ceulanydd Williams
- Crown - Ben Davies
[edit] New books
- Charles Ashton – Hanes Llenyddiaeth Gymreig o 1651 hyd 1850
- John Gruffydd Moelwyn Hughes - Caniadau Moelwyn
[edit] Music
- Hymnau yr Eglwys (collection of hymns)
[edit] Sport
- Football - The Welsh Cup is won by Wrexham for the third time in its 14-year history.
- Rugby union - Wales wins the Triple Crown for the first time.
- Rugby union - Glamorgan Wanderers, Laugharne RFC and Tredegar RFC are established.
[edit] Births
- January 15 - Ivor Novello, composer and actor (died 1951)
- May 24 - William Hubert Davies, musician (died 1965)
- June 1 - Lewis Valentine, political activist (died 1986)
[edit] Deaths
- January 23 - Dr William Price, eccentric, 92
- January 29 - Griffith Edwards (Gutyn Padarn), poet and antiquary, 80
- March 27 - John Roberts, billiards champion, 69