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  • Mallt Williams – The Lady Who Saved Plaid Cymru

    Mallt Williams – The Lady Who Saved Plaid Cymru

    Translation of an address given by Arwel Vittle at the National Eisteddfod on 6 August 2026

    Introduction  

    When Gwen Angharad Gruffudd and I set out to write a book on the establishment of Plaid Genedlaethol Cymru a year or two ago, we were both aware that there were previously untold stories about the contributions of some key individuals in the history of Plaid Cymru that had not received due attention. And – as is painfully common – many of these individuals were women.

    As we delved into the history it became clear that various women had not been given due credit for their part in the founding of the Party. One of the most important – if not the most important – certainly in terms of Plaid Cymru’s survival as a viable party was Mallt Williams, the self-styled Lady of Llandudoch.

    I am a big believer in acknowledging sources of research so before starting this talk today, I need to acknowledge and thank ...

    13/08/2026

 

 

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