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The Hidden History behind ‘Daffodil Days for Peace’

Following St David’s Day 1 March 2025, WCIA are delighted to have worked with ITV Wales producer Megan Booth on her short feature exploring the history of the Daffodil. “Let Peace Bloom across the hillsides of Wales” A little known but fascinating ‘fun fact’ for St David’s Day, is the […]

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#Peace100 #OTD 17th January 1946: Wales’ Temple of Peace Choir opened the first United Nations General Assembly

On the evening of 17th January, 1946, the world’s first United Nations General Assembly was formally opened with a ceremonial gathering at London’s Royal Albert Hall – the ‘British Welcome’ to delegates of every nation. Reading through this opening programme from the Temple of Peace Archives (below), one remarkable thing […]