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Award ceremony at the Swansea Waterfront Museum. I Photo: Körber-Stiftung
Award ceremony at the Swansea Waterfront Museum. I Photo: Körber-Stiftung

„We’re a Competition, but Most Importantly a Celebration”

Thirty-five years and more than one million pounds award money later, the Welsh History Competition is attracting more schools than ever.

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Cover of the Full Summary Report 2024 | Photo: Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative
Cover of the Full Summary Report 2024 | Photo: Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative

National Library of Wales Hosts 2024 Award Ceremony

Performances about Welsh History and Language delight winners of the Welsh History Competition.

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Cover of the Full Summary Report 2023 | Photo: Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative
Cover of the Full Summary Report 2023 | Photo: Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative

Record Number of Welsh Schools Win Prizes for Their Heritage Projects

The Welsh History Competition came to a close in July 2023 with not one but two award ceremonies. As well as setting a new record, this year marked the return of an important tradition.

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30th anniversary of the Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative (WHSI) | Photo: WHSI
30th anniversary of the Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative (WHSI) | Photo: WHSI

Welsh Competition Organisers Celebrating 30 Years of Supporting Welsh Schools

Over the last 30 years, inspired by their teachers, tens of thousands of pupils have been involved in projects exploring and researching the wealth and diversity of their local and Welsh heritage.

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