Chicago Tafia Welsh Society
@chicagotafia.bsky.social
Cheeky immigrant Welsh group, join us for rugby, bands, and whatever else we are up too in the Windy City and beyond.
#ChicagoWelshHistory #WelshHistoryUSA #Cymru #Wales #ChicagoWelsh
#ChicagoWelshHistory #WelshHistoryUSA #Cymru #Wales #ChicagoWelsh
Black Friday sale on for $2.99 a month for three months each on BritBox and Acorn.
Some great shows set in Wales 🏴 are on both streaming platforms, as well as a load of other fantastic stuff from the British Isles and beyond.
Some great shows set in Wales 🏴 are on both streaming platforms, as well as a load of other fantastic stuff from the British Isles and beyond.
November 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Black Friday sale on for $2.99 a month for three months each on BritBox and Acorn.
Some great shows set in Wales 🏴 are on both streaming platforms, as well as a load of other fantastic stuff from the British Isles and beyond.
Some great shows set in Wales 🏴 are on both streaming platforms, as well as a load of other fantastic stuff from the British Isles and beyond.
I always wondered if this was a real book, or just a prop. As it turns out it was a real book (though now impossible to find) - However the cover is used for a behind the scenes story of making ‘Planes, Trains & Automobiles’. Excellent!
November 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I always wondered if this was a real book, or just a prop. As it turns out it was a real book (though now impossible to find) - However the cover is used for a behind the scenes story of making ‘Planes, Trains & Automobiles’. Excellent!
😂😂😂 🏴
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Aberystwyth has more escalators than Wyoming.
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Aberystwyth has more escalators than Wyoming.
Christmas in Wales (Wisconsin)
November 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Christmas in Wales (Wisconsin)
Freddie Welsh was a Welsh World lightweight boxing champion. Born in Pontypridd, Wales, he was nicknamed the "Welsh Wizard". Brought up in a tough mining community, Welsh left a working-class background to make a name for himself in America.
Freddie Welsh Documentary (Boxing Legend)
YouTube video by ibhof2
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Freddie Welsh was a Welsh World lightweight boxing champion. Born in Pontypridd, Wales, he was nicknamed the "Welsh Wizard". Brought up in a tough mining community, Welsh left a working-class background to make a name for himself in America.
For everyone who likes Welsh stuff and ‘Planes, Trains & Automobiles’ - The Braidwood Inn (now the Sun Motel) in Braidwood is only 20 minutes north of Cardiff, Illinois.
www.movie-locations.com/movies/p/Pla...
www.movie-locations.com/movies/p/Pla...
November 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
For everyone who likes Welsh stuff and ‘Planes, Trains & Automobiles’ - The Braidwood Inn (now the Sun Motel) in Braidwood is only 20 minutes north of Cardiff, Illinois.
www.movie-locations.com/movies/p/Pla...
www.movie-locations.com/movies/p/Pla...
The History of Black Friday and why folks in the British Isles should not celebrate.
Well it started 1621, and some people from the British Isles had a bit of a meal with some fine chaps that lived here.
Well it started 1621, and some people from the British Isles had a bit of a meal with some fine chaps that lived here.
November 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The History of Black Friday and why folks in the British Isles should not celebrate.
Well it started 1621, and some people from the British Isles had a bit of a meal with some fine chaps that lived here.
Well it started 1621, and some people from the British Isles had a bit of a meal with some fine chaps that lived here.
Sixty years ago today on November 23, 1965 - Llewellyn Morris Humphreys, better known as “Murray the Hump,” the notorious Welsh Chicago mobster, died suddenly in his apartment on the 51st floor of Marina City’s east tower.
#MurrayTheHump
#MurrayTheHump
November 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Sixty years ago today on November 23, 1965 - Llewellyn Morris Humphreys, better known as “Murray the Hump,” the notorious Welsh Chicago mobster, died suddenly in his apartment on the 51st floor of Marina City’s east tower.
#MurrayTheHump
#MurrayTheHump
On July 11, 1984, at their final gig in Aberdare, Wales, Andy Palmer of Crass was presented with a miner’s lamp by Emlyn Jenkins (NUM South Wales) to thank the band for fundraising for striking miners. The lamp still hangs at Dial House.
November 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
On July 11, 1984, at their final gig in Aberdare, Wales, Andy Palmer of Crass was presented with a miner’s lamp by Emlyn Jenkins (NUM South Wales) to thank the band for fundraising for striking miners. The lamp still hangs at Dial House.
Looking for a great Christmas gift? This sloe gin from from Dà Mhìle Distillery in Llandysul 🏴 is absolutely fantastic!
www.damhile.co.uk
#SmallWelshBusiness #SupportSmallBusiness
www.damhile.co.uk
#SmallWelshBusiness #SupportSmallBusiness
November 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Looking for a great Christmas gift? This sloe gin from from Dà Mhìle Distillery in Llandysul 🏴 is absolutely fantastic!
www.damhile.co.uk
#SmallWelshBusiness #SupportSmallBusiness
www.damhile.co.uk
#SmallWelshBusiness #SupportSmallBusiness
Terry Nation was a Welsh screenwriter and novelist best known for shaping the landscape of British television science fiction. He created the iconic Daleks and their creator Davros for Doctor Who, and went on to devise the acclaimed series Survivors and Blake’s 7.
#DoctorWho62 #DoctorWho
#DoctorWho62 #DoctorWho
November 23, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Terry Nation was a Welsh screenwriter and novelist best known for shaping the landscape of British television science fiction. He created the iconic Daleks and their creator Davros for Doctor Who, and went on to devise the acclaimed series Survivors and Blake’s 7.
#DoctorWho62 #DoctorWho
#DoctorWho62 #DoctorWho
The 2025 Holiday Gift Box includes:
* Four dozen Welsh Cakes of your choice
* One long-sleeve shirt (style depends on size and available stock)
* Welsh Brew Tea
* A reusable shopping bag & refrigerator magnet
Perfect for: Gift-givers looking for a mix of festive treats and wearable goodies!
* Four dozen Welsh Cakes of your choice
* One long-sleeve shirt (style depends on size and available stock)
* Welsh Brew Tea
* A reusable shopping bag & refrigerator magnet
Perfect for: Gift-givers looking for a mix of festive treats and wearable goodies!
The Classic 2025 Holiday Gift Box | iwcc
The 2025 Holiday Gift Box includes: Four dozen cookies of your choice One long-sleeve shirt (style depends on size and available stock) Welsh Brew Tea A reusable shopping bag IWCC car / refrigerator m...
www.welshcookieman.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The 2025 Holiday Gift Box includes:
* Four dozen Welsh Cakes of your choice
* One long-sleeve shirt (style depends on size and available stock)
* Welsh Brew Tea
* A reusable shopping bag & refrigerator magnet
Perfect for: Gift-givers looking for a mix of festive treats and wearable goodies!
* Four dozen Welsh Cakes of your choice
* One long-sleeve shirt (style depends on size and available stock)
* Welsh Brew Tea
* A reusable shopping bag & refrigerator magnet
Perfect for: Gift-givers looking for a mix of festive treats and wearable goodies!
The Welsh Connection.
We will be raising a cocktail to Murray The Hump tomorrow afternoon at Green Door Tavern, a great prohibition era Chicago bar.
Murray The Hump - Pub Night
Sunday November 23rd - 3:00pm
The Green Door Tavern
678 North Orleans Street
Chicago
We will be raising a cocktail to Murray The Hump tomorrow afternoon at Green Door Tavern, a great prohibition era Chicago bar.
Murray The Hump - Pub Night
Sunday November 23rd - 3:00pm
The Green Door Tavern
678 North Orleans Street
Chicago
Welsh House of Lords peer's links to Chicago mob and Al Capone - BBC News
Llewellyn Humphreys rose through the ranks of the Chicago mob under the nickname Murray the Hump.
www.bbc.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The Welsh Connection.
We will be raising a cocktail to Murray The Hump tomorrow afternoon at Green Door Tavern, a great prohibition era Chicago bar.
Murray The Hump - Pub Night
Sunday November 23rd - 3:00pm
The Green Door Tavern
678 North Orleans Street
Chicago
We will be raising a cocktail to Murray The Hump tomorrow afternoon at Green Door Tavern, a great prohibition era Chicago bar.
Murray The Hump - Pub Night
Sunday November 23rd - 3:00pm
The Green Door Tavern
678 North Orleans Street
Chicago
Just caught ‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ 👍👍 and it has Richard Brake from Ystrad Mynach 🏴 in it!
November 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Just caught ‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ 👍👍 and it has Richard Brake from Ystrad Mynach 🏴 in it!
8-years ago - On the left my google search at 4:30am, on the right the same google search at 4:30pm. 😂😂
November 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
8-years ago - On the left my google search at 4:30am, on the right the same google search at 4:30pm. 😂😂
Fifteen bucks from Europe to Chicago or St. Louis!
November 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Fifteen bucks from Europe to Chicago or St. Louis!
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Steak ’N Shake Employee Screams After Nude RFK Jr. Climbs Out Of Beef Tallow Fryer
Steak ’N Shake Employee Screams After Nude RFK Jr. Climbs Out Of Beef Tallow Fryer
SOUTH BEND, IN—Expressing horror at the sight of the health secretary’s bare torso emerging from the vat of grease, a local Steak ’n Shake employee reportedly screamed Friday after a nude Robert F. Ke...
theonion.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Wearing a suit to fly? Obama realized years ago that more realistic goals should be set for Americans.
youtu.be/_yiQXPOO1Yo?...
youtu.be/_yiQXPOO1Yo?...
Obama Scales Back Goals For America After Visiting Denny's
YouTube video by The Onion
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Wearing a suit to fly? Obama realized years ago that more realistic goals should be set for Americans.
youtu.be/_yiQXPOO1Yo?...
youtu.be/_yiQXPOO1Yo?...
Murray The Hump - Pub Night
Sunday November 23rd - 3:00pm
The Green Door Tavern
678 North Orleans Street, Chicago
Sunday November 23rd - 3:00pm
The Green Door Tavern
678 North Orleans Street, Chicago
November 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Murray The Hump - Pub Night
Sunday November 23rd - 3:00pm
The Green Door Tavern
678 North Orleans Street, Chicago
Sunday November 23rd - 3:00pm
The Green Door Tavern
678 North Orleans Street, Chicago
It's got a cop motor, a 37-cubic-inch plant. It's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas.
November 21, 2025 at 6:43 AM
It's got a cop motor, a 37-cubic-inch plant. It's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas.
Wales 🏴 from the International Space Station by Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. I remember when he first posted this on the old Twitter.
November 21, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Wales 🏴 from the International Space Station by Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. I remember when he first posted this on the old Twitter.
November 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM