London Welsh Centre was introduced in 1925. When it reappeared after the Second World War in October 1946 it was called "Y Ddinas". Some idea of the range of activities at the London Welsh Centre in the post war years can be gathered from the announcement in "Y Ddinas" for just one month, January 1948. The Centre was the venue for three dances, two nights of community singing, a concert, two whist drives and an "at home". The Centre’s magazine is now published quarterly alongside regular newsletters by email. Welsh language classes have been held more or less continuously at the London Welsh
Welsh Artist of the Year (therefore "only" participating artists can be considered). The selection is also limited to one artwork per artist and that artwork is limited in size, rather than considering an artist's entire contribution for the year, which the title may suggest. A comparison with Cardiff's well resourced Artes Mundi prize may put the actual stature of Welsh Artist of the Year into perspective. Prizes handed out in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Applied arts categories as well as a Student prize. An overall winner and runner-up prize are awarded. Winners are chosen by a judging panel composed mainly of fellow artists, with the