Originally Posted by
Kev
I think it was refered to as the 'Scousteddfod' at one point.
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Anyways....
In 1813, one in ten people living in Liverpool was of Welsh origin, with many only able to speak Welsh.
Years ago, definitely up to the sixties, every Thursday was Welsh day. Which was the day people from Wales came over to Liverpool (via public transport usually) to spend the day, probably mainly shopping. T.J.Hughes and Owen Owens both two Welsh representations on the high street. I am not sure, but I think that Lewis' is also a Welsh company. The Welsh connection may have been more obvious in Liverpool previously, but with people owning their own cars and having more choice of shopping destinations, the tradition of Welsh day and other elements of the connection seem to have died off.
Many people in Liverpool were evacuated to Wales. My Nan who was pregnant during WW2 and was living in the Pighue Lane area was sent to Prestatyn with my Aunty, and my Mum ended up being born there. So the Welsh have come in useful for us Scousers through the years! There are so many people who have Welsh relations and connections with Wales that it won't be forgotten, but is a shame when traditions, such as, Welsh day are lost.
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