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Mumbles & Gower Through Time
Brian E. Davies
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Description for Mumbles & Gower Through Time
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Mumbles & Gower have changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 299 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
The history of Mumbles and Gower has many facets and a number of iconic sights. The village of Mumbles is unique and Dylan Thomas was clearly fond of it, describing it as `a rather nice village, despite its name, right on the edge of the sea'. This old oyster-fishing community has history oozing from every nook and cranny. When Edwardian visitors used to `rattle along' to Mumbles on the much-loved, but sadly lost, Mumbles Train, they enjoyed the sights of Oystermouth Castle and the delightful pier, much as we can today. The promenade along the `Mumbles Mile' ... Read more
The history of Mumbles and Gower has many facets and a number of iconic sights. The village of Mumbles is unique and Dylan Thomas was clearly fond of it, describing it as `a rather nice village, despite its name, right on the edge of the sea'. This old oyster-fishing community has history oozing from every nook and cranny. When Edwardian visitors used to `rattle along' to Mumbles on the much-loved, but sadly lost, Mumbles Train, they enjoyed the sights of Oystermouth Castle and the delightful pier, much as we can today. The promenade along the `Mumbles Mile' ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Through Time
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445647159
SKU
V9781445647159
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About Brian E. Davies
Brian retired from the Electricity Supply Industry a number of years ago, after a career as an engineer and manager, having worked throughout South Wales. Originally from the Eastern Valley of Gwent, he now lives in Mumbles. He has always been a keen walker and has ascended most of the main peaks in Wales and completed numerous long-distance trails. His ... Read more
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