1954 in Wales
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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1954 to Wales and its people.
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[edit] Incumbents
- Prince of Wales - vacant (Charles, Prince of Wales, had not been officially designated with the title)
- Princess of Wales - vacant
- Archbishop of Wales - John Morgan
- Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales - Dyfnallt
[edit] Events
- Launch of the Empire News, the first Sunday newspaper to be published in Wales.
- Cardiff Wales Airport opens near Rhoose.
- Gwyneth Phillips marries John Dunwoody, continuing a dynasty of Labour politicians.
- Gwilym Lloyd George becomes Minister for Welsh Affairs – the first Welshman to hold the position.
[edit] Arts and literature
[edit] Awards
- National Eisteddfod of Wales (held in Ystradgynlais)
- National Eisteddfod of Wales: Chair - John Evans
- National Eisteddfod of Wales: Crown - E. Llwyd Williams
- National Eisteddfod of Wales: Prose Medal - Owen Elias Roberts
[edit] New books
- Dannie Abse - Ash on a Young Man's Sleeve
- Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim
- Eiluned Lewis - Honey Pots and Brandy Bottles
- Bertrand Russell - Nightmares of Eminent Persons and Other Stories
- Dylan Thomas - Quite Early One Morning
[edit] Music
- Geraint Evans stars in William Walton's new opera, Troilus and Cressida.
- Alun Hoddinott - Clarinet Concerto (performed at the Cheltenham Festival by Gervase de Peyer with the Hallé Orchestra under Sir John Barbirolli).
- Arwel Hughes - Menna (opera)
- Daniel Jones - Symphony no 4
[edit] Film
- Donald Houston co-stars in Doctor in the House.
- Ray Milland stars in Dial M for Murder.
[edit] Broadcasting
- Under Milk Wood is performed on BBC radio.
[edit] Welsh-language television
[edit] English-language television
[edit] Sport
- Football - John Charles finishes the 1953-54 season having scored 42 goals for Leeds United.
- Welsh Sports Personality of the Year - Ken Jones
[edit] Births
- 12 March - Chris Needs, broadcaster
- 13 March - Francis Ormsby-Gore, 6th Baron Harlech
- 19 April - Jon Owen Jones, politician
[edit] Deaths
- 15 June
- 29 September - William John Gruffydd, author and politician
