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As part of the ‘Greats of Wales’ campaign to dignify the achievements of World-Wide-Wales we shall be offering a unique poster on a tiny proportion of
W o r l d – W e l s hI n v e n t i o n
As you know fellow Welsh people and international sisters and brothers, in-order to get to where you want in life, you have to “do a Mary Jones” which roughly translates as,… sweat for your rewards!
Oh yes Cymro-Cats and international friends, we are going to fine-tune that brain of yours until you walk the Worlds journey as a Giant of Wales. That is right Cats. As a Giant of Cymru. Yes, we are allowing you to stand on our shoulders!
The first person to answer all the questions correctly shall receive this fine wall poster. You have up until February 17th to get your answers in to us. The first signed edition will then “Bill Frost its way to you” where you can kneel, gaze up and pray each night of your lives and thank the Lord that you are Welsh!!
kindly email
neil@greatsofwales.orangehome.co.uk
No cheating now. I am watching you….!
We are going to make you sweat !
Note: Move your mouse pointer over a circle on the poster image below to view a question,
then simply move on to the next circle when done.
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We shall start with a Welsh Rock of a question? Who is this and name us one thing he is he famous for? Clue! He was a Welsh-American. What more do you want?! Do a Donald W Davies and talk to your computer? Hi to all you Welsh-Americans!
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This Welsh soul first came out with the beautiful idea of leaflet dropping warning inhabitants that they were going to be bombed. What a magical Welsh romantic he turned out to be! What is his name Cymro-Cats? Hi to Welsh-New Zealanders!
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The German troops were particularly pleased with this Welsh inventor and used this combination of a shawl, rug and inflatable pillow during 1870 Franco-Prussian war. Who was he and what else did he invent? Hi to all you Germans!
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Where would we be without the Davies brothers, Ray Reardon, Terry, Doug, Matthew Stevens et al? What was the name of the Cat who introduced the game of snooker into Britain? Hi to all you English!
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I am going to have to let you sweat international friends and Cymro-Cats. Whose photo is depicted on the front cover of this book and what was he famous for inventing? Hi to all you Chinese!
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The world’s first cheap, affordable series of books came into the world via Allen Laine. What was his real name and where was his family from? By the way what does Penguin mean? The bird with the white head of course! Welsh Birds rule O.K!!
Hi to all you Icelanders!
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He acted like a mentor and father figure to Robert Louis Stevenson, the creator of Treasure Island (Amy Dillwyn?). The man who invented electronic transporting via telpherage was? The next time you travel in one, give it a great big bear hug! Hi to all you Swedish!
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Simple and effective to keep out the sun or shot out the world, Venetian blinds were invented by an Ap Evan. What was he known by and when did he invent his idea?
Hi to all you Danish!
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Thomas Alva Edison was a master of taking others ideas and improving on them. What is this picture a depiction of and what is the connection Wales had with Canada regarding this invention, which was later taken up by Edison. Hi to all you Canadians!
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What is this depiction of ? What make was it? Who invented it and what name did he coin it with, which started a revolution? Hi to all you Polish!
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What is this? Who took out the first patent for them and where was he from? Another one?! O.k. and what year did he patent it? Sweating now Cats?! Hi to all you Greeks!
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Jack Johnson was the heavyweight champion of the world as well as being the inventor of an early type of one of these. He was therefore a pioneer of the tool industry. What was the name of the Welsh-American who invented the world’s first type of the above? Hi to all you Italians!
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This man was born to Welsh immigrant grandparents and went on to become one of the greatest inventors in American history. He was the inventor of the modern movie projector, which also ushered in the era of the home movies. Without him the flicks would never have been. Who was he? Still with me Cats? Hi to all you Hungarians!
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This genius, another of Wales’ gift to American invention was the inventor of great originality. One of his ideas has become absolutely essential in kitchens all around the world. What is this, who invented it and do not forget to give yours a great big kiss and hug, when you hit the kitchen next! Hi to all you French!
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Look, just buy or borrow a copy of The Story of Radar: The Invention That Changed the World by Robert Buderi and you will see how important this Welsh scientist was. His contribution was so great that he was referred to as the “father of….”. What was his name? Hi to all you Rwandans!
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Whenever you seat your glutes down in a London taxi or elsewhere around the world, think of this London-Welshman and then…….give us his name! Oh yeah, and give us the date of his invention. It has changed a little since then! Hi to all you Indians!
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Right at the start of American history, Welsh immigrants were at the forefront of American innovation and technology. This “minted” character was descended from an ancient Welsh tribe and was the first person in the world to invent the fire engine. Who was he? Hi to all you Native Indians!
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Oh yes Welsh-Wizards, Cymro-Cats and international friends, we are at halfway point and I guess……………….. you are at breaking point!! On with sweat and tears then? Who is the much maligned and forgotten or was that unknown, father of the Penny Post and where was he from Cats? Hi to all you Bulgarians!
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What is this an example of? What was the name of the pair of swingers, sorry, scriveners who produced what is the first extant handwritten …………..of its kind. Oh yeah! What was the year of its publication? Getting tough out there? Is there anybody left? Hi to all you Welsh! Yeahhhhhh!!!
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This Cymric Corker with origins in Ruthin was the inventor of this? That is right you beautiful bunch of intellects? What is it? When did he invent it and what else was he famous for, regarding television? Don’t let yourself down now! Hi to all you Irish!
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If you put an array of Leyden jars together improvise with tin foil and a couple of other modifications what did you get in 1747. Who invented this and where was this Cymro-Cat from? Mmmhhh indeed! Hi to all you Scottish!
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There once was a man who went up to London and became a Dr. He was regarded as the best surgical student in a class including the soon to be great Cline. His uncle asked him if he knew anything of mathematics? No he replied but I can learn he said. Who was he and what did he discover? Hi to all you Jamaicans!
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Imagine that? Thomas Crapper, an Englishman invented the Loo! Improvements came and so did Cat of Welsh origins. He felt a bit closeted but took the plunge! What did he invent, when and who invented it? Are ya giving up international friends? Hi to all you Cypriots!
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All you free-wheeling brothers and sisters out there should pay homage to this Wizard. His invention started a revolution in bicycles, motorbikes and so much more. What was his name and what did he invent? Hi to all you South Africans!
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Who was Glynn Ellis and why was he always holding a mic’? Who was the beautiful practical scientist with that dashing moustache who made modern singers sound like Ben Evans!? Give me another of his two inventions and I’ll put in a Trecco –Bay Rock for your tenacity and fighting spirit! Hi to all you Bretons!
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Let me put it too you simply. This man was one of the greatest inventors of all time. The first thorough book on him was by an Englishman. A Welsh genius left to rot in the land of his mothers and fathers. What is this? Who invented it and………please forgive us for not paying homage to your memory Richard! Hi to all you Cornish!
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Back in Birmingham, a man was seen in stilettos and a Quant mini-skirt cleaning and hoovering his house quicker than a Hughes electromagnetic wave! The neighbours and girls were having none of it. They looted his wardrobe and found the worlds first modern……….? What year was this invented and who was the Cymric-Cutie? Hi to all you Western Samoans!
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Time, as you know brothers and sisters, waits for no man or woman. A Welsh American wizard was to blame for experimenting and coming up with something that vaguely resembles this. Trouble is he attached an alarm. What is this and whom can we blame for inventing the alarm? Hi to all you Fijians!
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Eight years before the Wright Brothers, a Saundersfoot carpenter and choir member was blown into the skies with his patented design. A visionary in a couple of ways he however did not foresee the advantages of photography. The Wright brothers had a Welsh-American take their historic flight. Who was he and who was the singer!? Hi to all you Japanese!
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We all know this one. Who invented it? What book was it first published in and what year was it invented. There we are. Tudor-cool simplicity. Time for a breather, time to relax. Hello, is there anybody out there! Zenzizenzizenzic? Ready for another one? Hi to all you Brazilians!
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This car manufacturing giant was a pioneer of many modern technical innovations. What is represented in the picture and when was it invented? The mastermind to the car manufacturer was a Welshman. Who was he and where was he from? Nice and easy brothers and international sisters! Hi to all you Patagonians!!
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This man lies buried further down than many. He was an inventive genius who first prepared the world for steam power. Where was he from, where is there evidence in that area of his invention and what is his name? A clue? Go on then? Savery copied his design 50 years later. Mmmhhh? Hi to Dr Robert Arturo!
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Come on now Cymro and Cymraes –Cats and international friends! We are almost there. How many of you do we have left! Here we go then! The New York World first published it in 1913. This Cats’ family had gone from Wales to Welsh-Liverpool before giving us a little solitude and tranquillity. Who was the Cat and what is this? Hi to Barok Obama!
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This Cymric-cutie had the girls at his fingertips. He was one hot brother in the kitchen and raised a temperature or two! What does this image depict? Who’s joint was it and what is he famous for around the world. Oh yeah, where was he from? Hi to Nelson Mandela!
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What is this image showing us? Who invented it and who could become the saviour of world climate change over 150 years after inventing it? In my estimation he was a more original thinker and greater scientist than the icon of English scientists, Michael Faraday. Struth…….Welsh-Australians!? Are you out thereeeeee?? Hi to all in Hawaii!
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This Welsh-Englishman was a great pioneer but even the English have not commemorated him, as perhaps they ought. He was a great visionary yet he lies largely uncelebrated. His vision is seen all around the country. Who was he? What do you mean you do not even know what the devil the image represents! Do you realise how long I have been writing my books and showcasing my presentations!! Sweat, tears and blood! Hi to the First Minister for Wales, Carwyn Jones!
How about that for a
Cranium-Crunching 7 minutes of Welsh-Time !
H W Y L !
(international Brothers and Sisters!)
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