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Download or read book Swansea Copper written by Chris Evans and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This insightful book will be of interest to anyone concerned with the historical roots of globalization and the Industrial Revolution as a global phenomenon.
Book Synopsis Swansea Travel Guide by : Daniel Windsor
Download or read book Swansea Travel Guide written by Daniel Windsor and published by Interactive Media Licensing. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swansea, a vibrant coastal city in South Wales, is a place of rich history, stunning natural beauty, and a thriving cultural scene. Known as "Abertawe" in Welsh, Swansea is the second-largest city in Wales and offers a unique blend of urban living and seaside tranquility. Situated on the picturesque Swansea Bay, the city boasts a diverse range of attractions, from historical landmarks and scenic parks to bustling markets and modern entertainment venues. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or someone looking for a new adventure, Swansea has something to offer everyone. Swansea's charm lies in its ability to blend the old with the new seamlessly. The city has a storied past that dates back to medieval times, yet it remains forward-looking, with ongoing developments aimed at enhancing the quality of life for its residents and visitors. The friendly and welcoming atmosphere of Swansea is reflected in its people, who are known for their warmth and hospitality. This preface aims to give you a glimpse of what makes Swansea special and why it should be on your list of must-visit destinations.
Book Synopsis Swansea University by : Sam Blaxland
Download or read book Swansea University written by Sam Blaxland and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swansea University: Campus and Community in a Post-War World, 1945–2020 marks Swansea University’s centenary. It is a study of post- Second World War academic and social change in Britain and its universities, as well as an exploration of shifts in youth culture and the way in which higher education institutions have interacted with people and organisations in their regions. It covers a range of important themes and topics, including architectural developments, international scholars, the changing behaviours of students, protest and politics, and the multi-layered relationships that are formed between academics, young people and the wider communities of which they are a part. Unlike most institutional histories, it takes a ‘bottom-up’ approach and focuses on the thoughts, feelings and behaviours of people like students and non-academic staff who are normally sidelined in such accounts. As it does so, it utilises a large collection of oral history testimonies collected specifically for this book; and, throughout, it explores how formative, paradoxical and unexpected university life can be.
Download or read book Swansea Pals written by Bernard Lewis and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2005-01-19 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Swansea Battalion was formed from local men by the Mayor of Swansea in the response to Lord Kitcheners famous appeal for volunteers. This, the first full history of the Battalion, covers early recruiting for the battalion in the Swansea area and its subsequent training in Swansea, Rhyl and Winchester, prior to departure, some 1,200 strong, in December 1915 for the Western Front. As part of the 38th Welsh Division it participated in the attack on Mametz Wood on the Somme where, in a single day, it suffered almost 100 men killed and 300 wounded out of an attacking contingent of less than 700. A further very successful raid on the German held High Command Redoubt was followed by front line service in the dreaded Ypres Salient. Here it took part in the bloody third Battle of Ypres, better known today as the Passchendaele Offensive. At Aveluy Wood it was accidentally shelled by its own artillery, suffering a number of fatalities. The Swansea Battalion then took an active part in the battles that finally broke the Hindenburg Line and the spirit of German resistance, one of its exploits being described as the high point of soldierly achievement by Douglas Haig. It was still advancing when the Armistice was signed in November 1918.
Author :Stephen Hughes Publisher :Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales ISBN 13 :1871184320 Total Pages :373 pages Book Rating :4.8/5 (711 download)
Book Synopsis Copperopolis: Landscapes of the Early Industrial Period in Swansea by : Stephen Hughes
Download or read book Copperopolis: Landscapes of the Early Industrial Period in Swansea written by Stephen Hughes and published by Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. This book was released on 2008-12-18 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dadansoddiad darluniadol o dirlun diwydiannol ardal Abertawe yn adlewyrchu dylanwad hanes a datblygiad y diwydiant copr ar fywyd cymdeithasol ac economaidd, addysgol a chrefyddol y fro yn ystod y 18fed a'r 19eg ganrif. Dros 300 o luniau du-a-gwyn. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru
Book Synopsis The Little History of Swansea by : David Gwynn
Download or read book The Little History of Swansea written by David Gwynn and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much has changed in Swansea over the years and this short but comprehensive history chronicles the development of the city from the earliest times to today. The Little History of Swansea traces the growth of the medieval town, the rise of the Port of Swansea, the industrial heritage of the area and the fate that befell the town during the Second World War. Here you can read about the odd and unusual happenings, as well as the more traditional history that has made the city what it is today.
Book Synopsis Swansea History Tour by : David Gwynn
Download or read book Swansea History Tour written by David Gwynn and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guided tour of this historic town of Swansea, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.
Book Synopsis A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of the Swansea Region by : Stephen Hughes
Download or read book A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of the Swansea Region written by Stephen Hughes and published by RCAHMW. This book was released on 1989 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales has a leading national role in developing and promoting understanding of the archaeological, built and maritime heritage of Wales, as the originator, curator and supplier of authoritative information for individual, corporate and governmental decision makers, researchers, and the general public.
Book Synopsis Swansea in the Great War by : Bernard Lewis
Download or read book Swansea in the Great War written by Bernard Lewis and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2014-10-30 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great War left an indelible mark on almost every town and village in Britain and this extensively researched book looks in detail at how that war affected the town of Swansea and its people.Themes covered in the book include recruitment and the treatment of conscientious objectors, how Belgian refugees were cared for, and what happened to foreign nationals who were living in Swansea at the outbreak of war. How the war affected the trade of the town, especially the docks, is examined, as well as the fate of numerous Swansea ships that became targets for the German U-Boat campaign. The organisation of medical aid for wounded servicemen and the effect of food shortages, and its subsequent rationing in Swansea, are covered. The new roles performed by women and the efforts made in the town to provide support for those left at home, or serving at the front, are also examined. Away from the Home Front, the actions of both of the Swansea Victoria Cross winners are recounted, as are the stories of some of those who served on land, on sea, or in the air. These include a Swansea airman who was downed by the famous Red Baron, another who flew again after losing a leg in combat, a Swansea sailor who was lost in an encounter with a German U-Boat, the Swansea officer who twice escaped from a POW camp, and several former Swansea men who returned with Canadian, Australian or South African units to fight the common foe, with often tragic results. There are also stories of a Swansea nurse captured by the Austrians in Serbia, and a Swansea doctor at Gallipoli.Swansea in the Great War is a welcome and long overdue look at how the Great War affected the town and its people. How did the experience of war affect Swansea and the surrounding area? - From the initial enthusiasm, to the gradual realization of the enormity of human sacrifice the families of Swansea were committed to as the war stretched out over the next four years. A record of the growing disillusion of the people, their tragedies and hardships and a determination to see it through. The Great War affected everyone. At home there were wounded soldiers in military hospitals, refugees from Belgium and later on German prisoners of war. There were food and fuel shortages and disruption to schooling. The role of women changed dramatically and they undertook a variety of work undreamed of in peacetime. Extracts from contemporary letters reveal their heroism and give insights into what it was like under battle conditions, including the disastrous first day at the Somme for the Swansea Pals.
Author :Andrew Hignell Publisher :Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians ISBN 13 :1912421003 Total Pages :161 pages Book Rating :4.9/5 (124 download)
Book Synopsis Whites On Green: A history of cricket at St Helen’s, Swansea by : Andrew Hignell
Download or read book Whites On Green: A history of cricket at St Helen’s, Swansea written by Andrew Hignell and published by Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the only county cricket ground in the United Kingdom where you can both see the sea and feel the breeze coming off the adjoining estuary – the St Helen’s ground in Swansea where some memorable days in cricket history have thrilled the crowds shoe-horned into the tiered enclosures lining the boundaries at one of county cricket’s most idiosyncratic venues. It was at the Swansea ground where Glamorgan secured a dramatic two-day victory over the 1951 South Africans; where the guile and spin of Johnnie Clay confounded and becalmed Australian batting legend Don Bradman; where during the late 1940s, John Arlott sat in the BBC radio commentary box, alongside Swansea’s favourite son, the famed poet Dylan Thomas; where in 1976 West Indian legend Clive Lloyd struck the world’s fastest double-hundred; where Matthew Maynard struck an astonishing hundred on first-class debut in 1985; where Glamorgan defeated the Australians on successive tours in 1964 and 1968; and where – during the latter season – Garry Sobers became the first man in cricket history to hit six sixes in an over. This book is the fifth in the highly acclaimed Cricket Witness series and its publication, during the summer of 2018, celebrates the 50th anniversary of Sobers’ feat at the Swansea ground against the occasional spin of Malcolm Nash. Besides recounting all of these feats, and a number of other memorable occasions in cricket history at St Helen’s, this book also traces the creation during the second half of the 19th century of the ground – used by Swansea’s cricket and rugby teams – and its integral place in Welsh sporting history. Lavishly illustrated with many hitherto unpublished photographs, this book will appeal to local historians as well as aficionados of the summer game, besides showing how popular outgrounds and cricket festivals have been in the county cricket calendar.
Book Synopsis Dylan Thomas's Swansea, Gower and Laugharne by : James A Davies
Download or read book Dylan Thomas's Swansea, Gower and Laugharne written by James A Davies and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 2014-02-15 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although Dylan Thomas died in 1953, his work has never been out of print and his notorious life continues to fascinate. To mark the centenary of Thomas's birth, Dylan Thomas's Swansea, Gower and Laugharne is being reprinted. This popular publication provides a detailed account of the relationship between Thomas's life, work and the three places that were most important to him. Illustrated throughout with photographs, this book takes the reader on a tour of the locations intimately connected with the poet, outlining the history and literary history of each area as well as Thomas's links with these places and his use of them in his work. The result is a unique literary guide for all those who are interested in Dylan Thomas and the places that shaped him, whether they are visitors to Swansea, Gower or Laugharne, or armchair travellers who would like to know more about the geographical and cultural associations of Thomas's writing.
Book Synopsis Shine On Swansea City by : Keith Haynes
Download or read book Shine On Swansea City written by Keith Haynes and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2011, nine years after being on the brink of obscurity, Swansea City made it to the Premier League following their defeat of Reading in the Championship play-off final at Wembley. Wales, at last, had a premier club in the Premier League.This no-holds-barred account graphically describes that first year in the Premier League and the dramas of one football fan’s journey. Written off by pundits at the beginning of the season, this turned out to be an explosive year in the history of Swansea City FC.
Book Synopsis Swansea Pottery Transferware from 1811 to its closure in 1870 by : A & G Tanner
Download or read book Swansea Pottery Transferware from 1811 to its closure in 1870 written by A & G Tanner and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Proud to be a Swan - The History of Swansea City FC by : Geraint H Jenkins
Download or read book Proud to be a Swan - The History of Swansea City FC written by Geraint H Jenkins and published by Y Lolfa. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swansea City Football Club celebrates its centenary in 2012. This book traces the history of the club and gives details of momentous events on and off the pitch since 1912.
Book Synopsis Swansea City 2010/11: Walking on Sunshine by : Keith Haynes
Download or read book Swansea City 2010/11: Walking on Sunshine written by Keith Haynes and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sensational account of Swansea City’s 2010/11 season covering 12 months in the life of a Welsh football club that in 2002 was just 40 minutes away from extinction and expulsion from the football league. In June 2010, under new management, the club pushed its way kicking and screaming in to the psyche of the Welsh football public challenging at every level the presumed domination of Cardiff City. In November they put out the Cardiff fire with a resounding victory in the capital city followed by performance after performance on the pitch in front of thousands of adoring fans. This is the story of that season told by the very people who saw all those dramatic events unfold. It is an account of a club which refused to die, which would never give in, and which went in eight years from the very depths of despair to the edge of a brave new world, the greatest league in the world – the Premier League.
Book Synopsis Swansea's Frontline Kids 1939-45 by : Jim Owen
Download or read book Swansea's Frontline Kids 1939-45 written by Jim Owen and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the Second World War in Swansea, as witnessed by the city’s children.
Download or read book Swansea written by Glanmor Williams and published by C. Davies. This book was released on 1990 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
