Y Genedl Gymreig

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Y Genedl Gymreig
Y Genedl Cymreig Feb 8 1877.jpg
Type Weekly newspaper
Headquarters Caernarfon

Y Genedl Cymreig (established in 1877) was a weekly Welsh language newspaper containing general news and information. It was published by Thomas Jones. [1]

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References

  1. Y Genedl Cymreig at Welsh Newspapers Online, National Library of Wales