Cancelled: Celebrating our Centenary: 'Henry Lewis:from the Trenches to the Chair'

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College of Arts and Humanities

A Academi Hywel Teifi Event


This event is part of the Centenary series

Speaker

Dr Gethin Matthews

Speaker's Biography

Dr Gethin Matthews is a senior lecturer in Swansea University's Department of History and since 2011 he has had responsibility for the Welsh-medium tuition in History. His current research focuses on the experiences of the Welsh in the First World War, and the profound impact of that conflict on the Welsh psyche. As well as examining how Welsh society and culture was directly affected by the events of 1914-1918, he is interested in the long-term effects of the War upon Wales. His latest book, published in 2018 is 'Having a Go at the Kaiser: A Welsh Family at War.' (UWP.)

From: 27 Apr 2020, 7 p.m.
To: 27 Apr 2020, 8 p.m.
Location: Capel y Nant, Clydach SA6 5HB. , Other

Henry Lewis was one of the first academics appointed by the new institution of University College, Swansea. He was awarded his chair in 1921, and was Head of the Welsh Department until his retirement in 1954. He gained his reputation by way of his academic authority and his command of the grammar of the Celtic languages. However, as with many of his contemporaries, the First World War interrupted Lewis's life and work. The effects of the war were arguably responsible for putting him on a path that led him all the way to the Chair in Swansea. The details of Henry Lewis's private life are revealed by a remarkable archive which was presented to the Richard Burton Archives at the University in 2017. Diaries from 1916 to 1918 allow us to trace his thoughts and opinions during these years and are revealing when compared with his published articles. We see a young man who has something to say about Wales, the world and humanity. It was in the trenches that he found his voice as a public figure in a Welsh cultural circle.

(Welsh medium event with simultaneous translation provided.If you require translation please email sioned.williams@swansea.ac.uk to book your headset. )

The lecture is a part of the ' Celebrating our Century - a community University on the world stage' lecture series which celebrates Swansea University's Centenary.


Contact: Sioned Williams (Email: sioned.williams@swansea.ac.uk) - Telephone: 01792 606535

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