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- Edward I's Conquest of Wales of 1282 provides a starting point for this timeline, which explores the history of British colonialism through the centuries. We explore Edward's motives for invasion, and the castles he build to consolidate his power. We explore how English men and women were brought into the Welsh 'boroughs', to encourage trade, and how English ideas of 'civilization' were imposed on a conquered people.
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History of Britain - Nations & Empire
- 1.Conquest of Wales
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1282
The story of Empire begins in the late 13th century with Edward 1's Conquest of Wales. (5.25 mins)
Chapter Breakdown
- 1. England's imperial story begins with the Conquest of Wales in the 13th century.
- 2. Edward I demands Welsh allegiance - and sends in his armies.
- 3. Edward's castles - proud symbols of English military might.
- 4. The Conquest of Wales as a model of imperialism to come.
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The module begins in Conwy Castle, and the helicopter sequence shows three other castles built in the decades after Edward I's conquest of Wales: Canaervon, Harlech, and Beaumaris. Instruments of oppression in their day, they're impressive monuments to the glory days of English castle-building.
The ruined tower where we filmed the Llewelyn ap Gruffydd sequence is Dolbadarn Castle on the Llanberis pass through Snowdonia, immortalised in a famous painting by J.M.W. Turner. Dolbardarn was built by Llewelyn's grandfather, Llewelyn the Great.
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