Discovering Wales(1991)
Discover Wales, a land of individual spirit, magical landscapes and a proud, musical people. Imposing castles and harp-playing bards are only a small part of modern Wales, a nation where the complex Welsh language still thrives.
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Discover Wales, a land of individual spirit, magical landscapes and a proud, musical people. Imposing castles and harp-playing bards are only a small part of modern Wales, a nation where the complex Welsh language still thrives.
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