P-05-819 Welsh Place Names - Protection & Promotion Bill
This petition was submitted by Dr Dafydd Williams having collected 431 signatures.
Text of Petition
The Welsh language is one of the main
distinguishing features of Wales, and our history and culture is
intimately linked with one of the oldest languages in Europe.
Increasingly historic Welsh place names and house names are being
replaced by English names. This kills the local culture and one of
the elements which makes Wales unique. These old Welsh names are
often very descriptive, and connect with the history of a
place.
Maintaining our cultural identity and heritage is important to
non-Welsh speakers and Welsh speakers alike.
Additional
information
Old welsh place
names/building names should be protected by law; and new
developments should have a mandatory Welsh name in order to
preserve our unique culture and language. This would be appreciated
by Welsh speakers and those who are learning or don't speak the
language alike. It would also aid with the fostering of our unique
trademark to the world - something which tourists love to
see.
Assembly Constituency and Region
· Arfon
· North Wales