Meibion Glyndŵr
| Sons of Glyndŵr | |
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| Welsh: Meibion Glyndŵr | |
| Dates of operation | 1979–1993 |
| Active regions | Wales England |
| Ideology | Anti-imperialism Anti-capitalism Welsh nationalism Welsh republicanism |
| Opponents | United Kingdom |
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Meibion Glyndŵr (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈməibjɔn ɡlɨnˈduːr], also known by its translation Sons of Glyndŵr) was a paramilitary Welsh nationalist group which carried out more than 200 arson attacks against English-owned holiday cottages in Wales, and other attacks against government offices and estate agent offices from 1979-1992.
The organisation was founded in 1979, during a period of increasing nationalist sentiment in Wales. During this period, significant elements of Welsh public opinion were opposed to the mass purchase of second homes or holiday cottages in Wales by wealthy English people, perceiving it as being a major cause in increasing Wales' house prices, and a threat to Welsh speaking communities. Only one person connected to the group was arrested.