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Jun 30, 2023

Martyrdom in Haverfordwest

An intriguing memorial in Haverfordwest marks the spot where William Nichol was "burnt at the stake for the truth" in 1558. Now you can use your phone to scan HistoryPoints QR codes nearby to discover he was a "halfe foolish" man who ...

was executed because he remained a Protestant during the reign of Mary, a Catholic, from 1553 to 1558. The little that's known about him suggests he may have had poor mental faculties, but that didn't prevent his being tormented and "butcherly burnt" in his home town. You can read about him by scanning the codes or clicking here

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Purple Plaque for deaf pioneer

Apr 26, 2024

A Purple Plaque was unveiled today at the former home in Rhyl of Dorothy Miles, a pioneer of sign language poetry and TV programming for the deaf, among other achievements. HistoryPoints recommended her house for a plaque after placing QR codes ...

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First comprehensive school

Apr 19, 2024

Rural Anglesey may seem an unlikely place to start overhauling the UK's education system, but if you use your phone to scan the new HistoryPoints QR codes outside Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones in Amwlch you'll discover that ...

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Discord at Nightingale Row

Apr 11, 2024

The lack of road access to Nightingale Row, near Cwmbrân, caused many problems for residents - including death. The 20 houses were built by an ironmaster and could only be reached via the towpath on the opposite side ...

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