Episode 2 of 4
Welsh Language Inquiry
- When
- 1891
- Where
- Wales
The 1891 census was the first to ask about Welsh language ability in Wales.
This census marked the first time the ability to speak the Welsh language was asked in Wales. This addition reflected specific regional linguistic considerations.
Sources
- 1891 United Kingdom census Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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