Summit's changed
Daily Mirror UK|November 18, 2022
Snowdon becomes Yr Wyddfa as Welsh name is reclaimed *pronounced ‘Er with-va’
STEPHEN WHITE
Summit's changed

THE highest peak in England and Wales has changed its name.

It has been known as Snowdon in English for 1,000 years but the 3,560ft mountain in North Wales will from now on be known as Yr Wyddfa.

Critics of the idea had said the proposed name change, championed by Welsh language enthusiasts, was confusing, and a backward step.

They pointed out that the name Snowdon was well known throughout the world.

This story is from the November 18, 2022 edition of Daily Mirror UK.

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