[2] The principal founder of the magazine was Rice Pryce Buckley Williames who also served as its first editor.

[6] Noting the failure of previous efforts "to preserve and bring into notice the valuable relics of Welsh genius" because they sought to "interest the minds of Welshmen alone", the magazine's founders hoped to broaden its appeal by "making it interesting and pleasing to the general reader" (i.e. both Welsh and English).

[2]: I(1):1–2 [7] The magazine was published in London by H. Hughes from January 1829 and contained "fiction, much material on ancient Welsh legends, essays, poetry, and articles on Irish life and culture, and critical notices.

"[8] Articles covered the history and topography of Wales and included translations of early and medieval Welsh literature, and biographical pieces.

[1] Although it received positive reviews and support in the Welsh and London newspapers,[7][12][13][14][15] the magazine closed in October 1833 after a run of five volumes of four issues each.