1887 in Wales
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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1887 to Wales and its people.
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[edit] Incumbents
- Prince of Wales - Edward Albert, son of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom
- Princess of Wales - Alexandra of Denmark
- Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales - Clwydfardd
[edit] Events
- 18 February - 39 miners are killed in an accident at Standard Colliery, Ynyshir.
- June - The Riot Act is read at Mochdre in the Vale of Clwyd at the height of a "Tithe War".
- The Turner House Gallery, Penarth, is built to house the art collection of Major James Pyke Thompson.
- The Helvetia wrecked off Worms Head, Rhossili (remains can still be seen at low tide).
- Opening of Wrexham School of Science and Art.
[edit] Arts and literature
[edit] Awards
National Eisteddfod of Wales - held at London
- Chair - Robert Arthur Williams
- Crown - John Cadfan Davies
[edit] New books
- Amy Dillwyn - Jill and Jack
- Daniel Silvan Evans - Dictionary of the Welsh Language (Geiriadur Cymraeg)
[edit] Music
[edit] Sport
- Football - Chirk win the Welsh Cup for the first time.
- Rugby union - Ammanford RFC, Caerphilly RFC, Mumbles RFC and Taffs Well RFC are established.
[edit] Births
- 13 January - Hedd Wyn, poet (died 1917)
- 27 February - James Dickson Innes, painter (died 1914)
[edit] Deaths
- 25 January - Rowland Prichard, musician (born 1811)
- 24 March - William Lucas Collins, priest and writer (born 1815)
- 23 April - John Ceiriog Hughes, poet (born 1832)
- 19 July - Lewis Edwards, educationist (born 1809)
