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Branwen Jones

The beautiful Welsh place names that prove they aren't 'weird'

Here in Wales, our place names mean a lot to us. There is significant cultural meaning behind each place name, which tells us a lot about our history, culture, traditions and identity.

Not everyone can pronounce them, and sometimes, not everyone understands them. A recent article by The Telegraph advised its readers not to travel to Wales or Cornwall on holiday because the "place names are weird".

The Telegraph’s travel writer, Ed Grenby, wrote - in the article about advice on managing UK holiday expectations with children - that Wales was “cheaper” for holidays, but was let down by the place names. Instead, he recommended holidaymakers to visit Devon. You can read more about this story here.

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