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Welsh political figures Playing Cards

Welsh History

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Protest and Survive - Home of the Welsh political figures illustrated playing cards

Buy your pack now, they are a limited edition. My brother Dan is the artist.

Here are some press reviews:

"Anyone interested in history will be able to see many of the Welsh politicians who made an impact on British and even world history"

Liberal Democrat News , 16 December 2011

"These cards have a political story behind everyone on there, all are politicians that have succeeded in one way or another in Welsh, British or international politics"

Western Mail 19 December 2011

'Many of the the Welsh politicians in this pack represent some of the famous political names in British history. What makes me think that Professor Deacon might have his tongue ever so slightly in his cheek? Opik features as the joker of the pack'

Hickey, Daily Express 23 December 2011

'The perfect pack for politicos'

Mark Pack - leading political blogger29 December 2011

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Gavin And Stacey

Humor

New Jersey would work well as an equivalent for Essex Chav's but I would pick Maine as a Stacey equivalent. Mainers are noted for their dry wit and dour countenance, for a near simulacrum see Red Green.If she was from Maine, Nessa would say "Hows yer bug?" for Whats occuring - Reference comedian Bob Marley for other dialect peculiarities.

Top Ten Welsh Albums of 2008

Welsh Music

Neon Neon Neon Neon - should be the Americymru theme album since it is a collaboration between Gruf of Super Furry Animals and Producer Boom Bip from over by here.The Album is called Stainless Steel and is inspired by the Delorean motor car, amongst other things Neon Neon - I Lust U

Top Ten Welsh Albums of 2008

Welsh Music

Send Away the Tigers - Manic Street Preachers Dang - That was 2007, ok wait a second...

welsh kilts

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You are spot on there, boyo. The key cultural distinction is Language - naddolig ac iath, naddolig ac llawen. I don't speak it as you can tell from that - but equally I would never dismiss the English speaking Welsh component - particularly the valleys industrial and social culture that Dave alludes to in those excellent books. I have pondered Nationalism and its excesses and pro's and con's for a long time, especially since being here in the USA and learning the intricacies of North/South - East/West distinctions. State pride goes a long way over here. At the end of the day, people like to celebrate their heritage. Good roots and remembrance help give one a sense of place and being part of a continuity of culture, even as it evolves. A culture is a living thing.

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The Draig Goch is the most distinctly Welsh thing that I wear. I have a nice one embroidere on the back of a denim shirt by my wife's sister, who is from Maine. I always have to explain the St. David's tartan when I wear it, I just personally find it great in both formal and informal situations. Besides, at a local bar when the New World Celts meet, being Kilty gets you a free pint.

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Could the chairman clarify if the skittle alley will be available to the committee after the proceedings adjourn?

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Too late, you asked for it

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The only time undergarments are acceptable with a Kilt is when engaging in Scottish country dancing where flying Kilts might be revelatory. A long linen shirt was the customary acoutrement, which pulls down between the legs to avoid chafing. A proper dress kilt has a cotton lining.I have found marching in parades in Florida can be a chaffing experience if one goes "commando"I especially like the story of the Boarder Reevers who do historical re-enactments with the Sealed Knot, English Civil war society. They were asked to wear undergarments after concerned parents saw the 'last chicken in the shop' displayed by a dead re-enactor who fell with kilt awry. At the next show they charged a musket barrage en mass, all dropped dead simultaneously to reveal frilly lace ladies panties. The request was never enforced again.

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Kilt wearing was introduced to Britain by the Romans - The old school, one piece pleated plaid belted at the waist. But the complex and traditional TARTANS are distinctly and historically Scottish. The modern dress Kilt as originated in the Victorian era is most peoples idea of a kilt but it dates back much further. As for arguments between Irish and Scottish over precedent - since the Scots came to Britain from Ireland perhaps they discovered and adopted it from the Welsh Britons already there, who in turn had acquired the fashion from the romans.The Welsh tartans will never be on a par with the lineage of the Scots clans but should definitely be registered.Its all a lovely Celtic Confabulation and nothing gets the ladies more excited than the hairy leg, nobbly knees, man in a skirt with a hairy pouch combination.Kilt up and rock on!