We know that Wales powered the world by exporting coal but did you know our lager quenched the thirst of the Empire and our tinplate kept food fresh for pioneers in the Wild West?
Globalisation is nothing new. From Swansea's Cape Horners to Newtown's woollen sleeping bags that clad the Russian army, Wales has long been at the heart of international trade.
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