1870s in Wales

1860s \| 1880s \| Other years in Wales
Other events of the decade

This article is about the particular significance of the decade 1870–1879 to Wales and its people.

National Eisteddfod of Wales — no National Eisteddfod officially took place during this decade. 1872 — William Thomas (Islwyn) wins a bardic chair at Rhyl. 1874 — Islwyn wins a bardic chair at Caerphilly. 1877 — Islwyn wins a bardic chair at Treherbert.