My father, David Meurig Thomas, who has died aged 82, was an ambassador for Wales and the Welsh language. It was one of his life's proudest moments to be sworn into the Druidic Order at the National Eisteddfod Gorsedd of Bards for his services to Welsh culture and tourism. He wore the white robes with pride. The grandson of Sirhowy Valley colliers, David Meurig showed an early gift for languages. His parents, Marion (nee Morgan) and Jack Thomas, both teachers, encouraged this. David Meurig spent...
My father, David Meurig Thomas, who has died aged 82, was an ambassador for Wales and the Welsh language. It was one of his life's proudest moments to be sworn into the Druidic Order at the National Eisteddfod Gorsedd of Bards for his services to Welsh culture and tourism. He wore the white robes with pride. The grandson of Sirhowy Valley colliers, David Meurig showed an early gift for languages. His parents, Marion (nee Morgan) and Jack Thomas, both teachers, encouraged this. David Meurig spent...
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