Mumbles & Gower Through Time

Name: Mumbles & Gower Through Time
Brand: Amberley Publishing
SKU: 9781445647159
Price: 16.99 EUR
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★★★★★

English

By (author): Brian E. Davies

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 has inevitably changed with time and the famous lifeboat now has a new home. The lighthouse still stands proud, perched on the outer of the two rocky islands that gave Mumbles its name. The Gower Peninsula was the first location in Britain to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and its stunning landscape has endured for millennia. In many ways it is timeless but it is nevertheless stimulating to explore the peninsulas past through archive images, charting the changes that have occurred over the previous century and beyond. See more

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Weight: 302g
Dimensions: 165 x 234mm
Publication Date: 15 Aug 2016
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781445647159

About Brian E. Davies

Brian retired from the Electricity Supply Industry a number of years ago after a career as an engineer and manager. Originally from the Eastern Valley of Gwent he moved to Mumbles some forty years ago. He was educated at West Mon Grammar School in Pontypool and completed his professional qualifications at the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology in Cardiff. He is a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Brian is a keen singer and has sung in choirs all around the world having toured overseas with the Cwmbran Morriston Orpheus and Phoenix Choirs and currently sings with Mumbles A Cappella. His memoir My Choir Journey relates his singing experiences. His interest in local history saw him publish books about Mumbles and Gower pubs in 2006 'Mumbles and Gower Through Time and A-Z of Mumbles & Gower and as a keen walker he has written a book Wales: A Walk Through Time. Brian enjoys giving talks about his books to many different organisations. He is a Past President of the Probus Club of Mumbles and a Past Chairman of Oystermouth Historical Association. He and his wife Mari have a son and daughter and five very special grandchildren.