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From the Transactions

Friday 5 May, 2023

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the refounding of the Society and the re-establishment of a regular journal we are reproducing some of the most interesting articles that have appeared

Message from the President

Thursday 15 September, 2022

The Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion wishes to express its great sadness and regret at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and to offer our sincere condolences to King Charles III,

Cymmrodorion elect Professor Sir Deian Hopkin as new President

Thursday 23 June, 2022

The Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion (“the Society” or “Cymmrodorion”), which promotes the language, literature, arts and science of Wales, today announces it has elected Professor Sir Deian Hopkin as its

New Treasurer

Tuesday 9 November, 2021

The Society is delighted to announce that Tomos Packer has been appointed as its Treasurer. Tomos currently serves as Head of Group Risk Economics for HSBC bank in London. Previously

Our 2021/2022 Lecture Programme

Wednesday 18 August, 2021

The Cymmrodorion are delighted to announce its lecture programme for the coming year, an eclectic mix of contributions on topics spanning the arts, sciences, literature, language, and politics of Wales.

Cymmrodorion launch search for Treasurer

Monday 5 July, 2021

The Honorable Society of Cymmrodorion, which promotes the language, literature, arts, and science of Wales, is searching for a new Honorary Treasurer to join the Society during 2021. Founded in

Cymmrodorion pay tribute to its Vice-President, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Friday 9 April, 2021

The Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion mourns the death of its Vice-President, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Professor Prys Morgan, President of the Cymmrodorion, said:   “On behalf of

Dr Osian Ellis

Tuesday 19 January, 2021

The society is sad to announce the death of Dr Osian Ellis, CBE,  the world-famous harpist. Dr Ellis was a long-standing member of the Society and a much-respected Vice-President. He

Cymmrodorion appoint two new Council members

Thursday 3 December, 2020

The Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion, which promotes  the language, literature, arts and science of Wales, is delighted to announce that it has appointed Dr. Elizabeth Siberry and Theo Davies-Lewis as

JAN MORRIS

Tuesday 24 November, 2020

The Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion sends its sympathy to the family and friends of Jan Morris on the announcement of her death on 20th November. Jan Morris embraced her Welsh heritage and her contribution as

Sir John Meurig Thomas

Thursday 19 November, 2020

The Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion sends sympathy to all Sir John’s family, friends and colleagues on the occasion of his death on 13th November 2020. Sir John was not only an eminent and world- renowned

Emyr Hymphreys

Monday 5 October, 2020

As a Society we are saddened by the death of literary giant Emyr Humphreys. Last year we celebrated his 100th birthday with a retrospective lecture, now a Cymmrodorion podcast. He

September news

Tuesday 29 September, 2020

Our podcasts online We now have several podcasts of past lectures on our website. The most recent is our 2020 June Gruffydd Memorial Lecture with the Montgomeryshire Society; “The Novelist

Changes to 2020 Lecture Programme

Thursday 17 September, 2020

Regrettably the 24 September talk has been cancelled. We have a new lecture to announce and a change in dates. Here is our 2020 programme. 20th October – 6:30pm The

Would you like to join our Council?

Friday 28 August, 2020

Friday 28 August, 2020 A new chapter of the Cymmrodorion has opened, and we are looking for Council members. If you can guide us in strengthening our online presence, or have

EISTEDDFOD LECTURE

Monday 3 August, 2020

We were very pleased to contribute online to this year’s Eisteddfod; if you wish to listen to this excellent lecture by Professor Gerwyn Williams click here to view on youtube.