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[[File:WalesGwynedd1974.png|thumb|The former county | [[File:WalesGwynedd1974.png|thumb|The former county of Gwynedd]][[File:Gwynedd_district.png|thumb|The current Gwynedd unitary authority area.]]'''Gwynedd''' is an area of North-West Wales, including Snowdonia. | ||
In ancient times it was a kingdom. | In ancient times it was a kingdom. | ||
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In 1974 it was resurrected as the name of a county. | In 1974 it was resurrected as the name of a county. | ||
In 1996 the county was abolished, but the larger part of it (excluding [[Aberconwy]] and the Isle of [[Anglesey]]) is now the Gwynedd unitary authority area. The previous county continues for ceremonial purposes as a preserved county. | In 1996 the county was abolished, but the larger part of it (excluding [[Aberconwy]] and the Isle of [[Anglesey]]) is now the Gwynedd unitary authority area. The previous county (excluding the part that has been moved into [[Clwyd]]) continues for ceremonial purposes as a preserved county. | ||
Gwynedd is part of the [[North Wales Police]] area. | Gwynedd is part of the [[North Wales Police]] area. | ||
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==LGBT History== | ==LGBT History== | ||
The ancient kingdom of Gwynedd was ruled by the legendary King [[Maelgwn]]. | The ancient kingdom of Gwynedd was ruled in the 6th century by the legendary King [[Maelgwn]]. | ||
[[Category:Wales]] | [[Category:Wales]] | ||
Revision as of 13:22, 8 October 2012
Gwynedd is an area of North-West Wales, including Snowdonia.
In ancient times it was a kingdom.
In 1974 it was resurrected as the name of a county.
In 1996 the county was abolished, but the larger part of it (excluding Aberconwy and the Isle of Anglesey) is now the Gwynedd unitary authority area. The previous county (excluding the part that has been moved into Clwyd) continues for ceremonial purposes as a preserved county.
Gwynedd is part of the North Wales Police area.
LGBT History
The ancient kingdom of Gwynedd was ruled in the 6th century by the legendary King Maelgwn.