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Why Wales has no national memorial to its independent past

By Kathryn Hurlock, Reader in Medieval History, Manchester Metropolitan University
Amid the rush to erect historical and national memorials in late 19th century Europe, huge commemorations in honour of figures and events in the past were built. In England, public commemoration went through something of a golden age. A love of anything medieval and the cult of heroism, where great historical figures were revered for their achievements, created the perfect opportunity for a nationalistic commemorative boom.

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