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The long history of Bannau Brycheiniog – the true name of the Brecon Beacons for centuries

You can also read this article in Welsh.

The Conversation · Apr 19, 2023

John Humphrys says national park name change is 'baffling' and people will resent it

'What we do not need are baffling name changes with their sermonising messages'

Wales Online · Apr 19, 2023

We asked people in Brecon what they think of the name Bannau Brycheiniog

"And it's fun - even if you don't know Welsh, to learn little things, just like learning different expressions such as how to say 'shwmae' or 'bore da'"

Wales Online · Apr 19, 2023

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From ‘lovely’ to ‘disgusting’: mixed views from Brecon on national park rebrand

Decision to swap Brecon Beacons title for Welsh name – Bannau Brycheiniog – sparks debate locally and further afield

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

Welsh national park changes its name as old one 'is a bit of a nonsense'

The Brecon Beacons is going to be called Bannau Brycheiniog National Park from now on, with Bannau meaning 'peaks' and Brycheiniog referring to the old kingdom of Wales' fifth century ruler, Brychan

Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023

How to pronounce Bannau Brycheiniog and Eryri

The change comes after Snowdonia National Park Authority voted to refer to the park by its Welsh name last year

Wales Online · Apr 17, 2023

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