From certainty to searching: the impact of 1979 on Welsh identity

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Henderson, Lindsay. 2012. "From certainty to searching: the impact of 1979 on Welsh identity." Harmes, Marcus K., Henderson, Lindsay, Harmes, Barbara and Antonio, Amy (ed.) The British World: Religion, Memory, Society, Culture (2012). Toowoomba, Australia 02 - 05 Jul 2012 Toowoomba, Australia.
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From certainty to searching: the impact of 1979 on Welsh identity

Presentation TypePaper
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AuthorHenderson, Lindsay
EditorsHarmes, Marcus K., Henderson, Lindsay, Harmes, Barbara and Antonio, Amy
Journal or Proceedings TitleThe British World: Religion, Memory, Society, Culture: Refereed Proceedings
ERA Conference ID80566
Number of Pages14
Year2012
Place of PublicationToowoomba, Australia
ISBN9780987408204
Web Address (URL) of Paperhttp://www.usq.edu.au/oac/Research/bwc
Conference/EventThe British World: Religion, Memory, Society, Culture (2012)
Event Details
The British World: Religion, Memory, Society, Culture (2012)
The British World: Religion, Memory, Society, Culture: Conference
Event Date
02 to end of 05 Jul 2012
Event Location
Toowoomba, Australia
Abstract

In 1979, the Welsh people rejected devolution in a referendum held, somewhat ironically, on St. David's Day, the Welsh equivalent of St. Patrick's Day. The depth of the rejection of devolution – 80% of those who participated voted 'no' – shook the section of Welsh society that had actively campaigned for cultural protection, Home Rule and independence within Britain.

KeywordsWelsh autonomy; British politics; home rule; referendum; national identity
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020440811. Political theory and political philosophy
430304. British history
440799. Policy and administration not elsewhere classified
Public Notes

Chapter 27. © The Contributors and Editors.

Byline AffiliationsFaculty of Arts
Australian Digital Futures Institute
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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