Week Eleven

Welcome to week eleven, this weeks’ task is all about Welsh heroes. Below are a few statements about some Welsh people who have shaped Wales and even the World we live in today. Use the limited information as a starting point to help you research and discover more about these great people!

When you are done, don’t forget to share your answers with us and any other interesting facts you find out about these great people along the way, there is a lot to learn that is for sure! To expand on your task, why not research some more Welsh legends we have not mentioned and send us information on those people too? The more the merrier!

We hope you enjoy and learn lots and can’t wait to see what you guys come up with!

Who am I?

I was born in Cardiff in January 1893
One of my first hits was the popular WW1 song ‘Keep the home fires burning’
There is an award for song writing named after me and is still awarded to songwriters to this day!

Who am I?

I was born in Nelson in November 1918
I was the first Welshman to receive a Victoria Cross in WW2
There is a statue that commemorates me outside of the principality stadium

Who am I?

I was born in Cardiff in January 1937
My powerful voice and the fact I recorded 3 James bond title themes gained me international recognition
I became a Dame of the commander of the order of the British Empire in 2000

Who am I?

I was born in Tredegar in November 1897
In my early years I was a miner in the Welsh valleys
I am credited today with the creation of the NHS, which is still a national source of pride to this day

Who am I?

I was born in Llanycil in May 1789
I started my career as a domestic maid
At the age of 65 I trained as a nurse and joined the military to go and nurse in the Crimea alongside Florence Nightingale