Meibion Glyndŵr

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Sons of Glyndŵr
Meibion Glyndŵr
Dates of operation1979–1992
Active regionsWales
IdeologyAnticolonialism
Anti-British sentiment
Anti-capitalism
Welsh nationalism
Welsh independence

Meibion Glyndŵr (Welsh pronunciation:

holiday homes in Wales.[1] They were formed in response to the housing crisis in Wales precipitated by large numbers of houses being bought by wealthy English people for use as holiday homes, pushing up house prices beyond the means of many locals.[1] They were responsible for setting fire to English-owned propierties in Wales from 1979 to the mid-1990s, and only confirm an arrest.[1][2][3]

History

The group first came to prominence in 1979 after the

Welsh secretary, who was targeted in 1990.[1]

Four separate movements claimed responsibility for the bombings: Mudiad Amddiffyn Cymru ("movement to defend Wales"), Cadwyr Cymru ("keepers of Wales"), Meibion Glyndŵr, and the Welsh Army for the Workers Republic (WAWR), whose attacks were on political targets in the early 1980s.[citation needed] Meibion Glyndŵr was the only group to have any claim to long-term success, although since the mid-1990s the group has been inactive, and Welsh nationalist violence has ceased, at least on an organisational level.[citation needed] Letters claiming responsibility for attacks were signed "Rhys Gethin", in homage to one of Owain Glyndŵr's most prominent followers.[6]

A reinvestigation into

postal bombings led to the conviction of Sion Aubrey Roberts in 1993.[1][5] Roberts was sentenced to 12 years but was released after serving 8 years.[1] He has maintained his innocence while expressing sympathy for Meibion Glyndŵr's cause.[1] A Plaid Cymru member of parliament, Elfyn Llwyd, speculated that the group was an MI5 front.[5]

Armed campaign

Books

See also

Further reading

References

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  2. ^ a b c d "The story of Meibion Glyndwr: The politics, the cause and the unsolved crimes told by the people behind the nationalist movement". Wales Online. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Police 'should close case' on Meibion Glyndwr arsons". BBC News. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Clashes Over Welsh Language Reflect Deeper Struggle". The Washington Post. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d "MP's theory over cottage burnings". BBC News. 10 December 2004. Archived from the original on 25 March 2006. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
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  7. ^ a b "Second homes: Meibion Glyndwr firebomber admits 1980s attacks". BBC News. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
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  26. ^ "Westminster and Gwynedd letter bombs linked to 'Welsh extremists'". Daily Post. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
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