Henry was of Welsh descent, counting princes such as Rhys ap Gruffydd Lord Rhys among his ancestors, and his cause gained much support in Wales.
It is one of the oldest languages in Europe and around 20 per cent of people in Wales speak Welsh.
Situated within Breacon Becons, the Big Pit National Coal Museum offers a glimpse into the nation's other most-mined material, and the lives of those who worked here.
Music The Welsh people love music and there are a lot of singing festivals and competitions in Wales.
Other symbols of Wales include the leek a long, green vegetable and the daffodil a white or yellow flower.
Education in Wales was at a very low ebb in this period, with the only education available being in English while the majority of the population spoke only Welsh.