Colin Thomas: The Dragon and the Eagle

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President: Peter Hennessy

8pm Saturday 12 July


Children's Choir Granville NY. Eisteddfod 1904

The Dragon and the Eagle:
Telling the Story of Welsh Emigration to America in a New WayColin Thomas

The Welsh migrated to escape religious and political persecution and in search of work.

America presented a dilemma common to migrants, how to retain language, culture 
and belonging to “home” while adjusting to the demands and pressures of a new situation.
The talk will include extracts from an enhanced ebook to appear this summer. 
http://www.bristolkitchenradio.com/portfolio/bkr-9-the-dragon-the-eagle-and-the-nightingale/

Colin Thomas was born and brought up in Wales. In 1982.  He co-founded Teliesyn and was chair of the 
co-operative for most of its history.  Award winning programmes include The Dragon has Two Tongues, 
Hughesovka and the New Russia and Border Crossing – the Journey of Raymond Williams. 

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