They might not be as iconic as leeks or dragons on the ‘Welshness’ scale (in fact, many people probably won’t know what they are), but coracles are entwined into the culture of Wales, and this little museum in Carmarthenshire acts as a perfect introduction to the history of these odd-looking, river-going crafts. Records of coracles being used in the United Kingdom date back to Roman times. The small, wooden boats, which appear like large baskets bobbing on the water’s surface, were primarily used for net fishing, with their irregular, flat-bottom-shape…
