Rare Welsh Bible from 1588 displayed for first time

Published: 6/16/2025
Rare Welsh Bible from 1588 displayed for first time
A rare Welsh Bible from 1588, the first complete translation into Welsh by Bishop William Morgan, is set to be publicly displayed in Wales for the first time. Commissioned in the year of the Spanish Armada during Queen Elizabeth I's reign, this historic Bible has been kept in Westminster Abbey's library collection and will now be showcased at St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire. Known for its excellent condition, this unique Bible is a significant part of Welsh history and religious heritage.