Pengarang: Geoff Brookes

Sir John Pryce of Newtown Hall died in 1761. He kept the embalmed bodies of his first two wives on either side of his bed – until his third wife insisted that they were removed. In 1856 Ronald Rhys …

Experience 100 key dates that shaped Swansea’s history, highlighted its people’s genius (or silliness) and embraced the unexpected. Featuring an amazing mix of social, criminal and sporting events, …

Swansea has long been a busy industrial port and has always had an edgy history. Explore the hidden stories from its long and dangerous past, with tales of rebellion, shipwreck and murder. From …

Swansea has a dangerous past. As a seaport, the town confronted the unknown on a daily basis. In this book, we explore the dark underbelly of South Wales; from the dirty, lawless docks to the narrow, …

The 1950s. The mid-point of the twentieth century. When those born in the nineteenth century met their grandchildren who would live in the twenty-first. A pivotal moment, certainly. And is it really …

This is a book for everyone who loves Swansea, this rainswept place by the sea. The town has not always lived in the full glare of history but it is a place that has made its own contribution to the …

Watered by rivers, strengthened by castles, enhanced by beautiful villages, necklaced by a spectacular coastline and enriched by a long and fascinating history, South West Wales is one of the …

Mid Wales remains untouched. It is an expansive and peaceful region, stretching across Wales from Cardigan Bay to the English border, a place to reflect and relax and discover the fascinating secrets …

From its nineteenth-century industrial heyday when it was a key centre of the copper industry, earning the nickname ”Copperopolis”, to its current role as a major service sector employer and …

Up to ten per cent of the population is believed to suffer from some form of dyspraxia. Accessible and engaging, this practical guide provides teachers with tips and techniques for teaching students …

You may touch a grave, and whilst it might appear to be, as the poet Andre Marvell said,  ’a fine and private place, ‘ you will be a welcome intruder, connecting instantly with the person i …

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This practical guide encourages teaching assistants to reflect on their practice and to put into effect strategies which will increase and improve support for dyspraxic children. Written by an …

This practical guide encourages teaching assistants to reflect on their practice and to put into effect strategies which will increase and improve support for dyspraxic children. Written by an …

Up to ten per cent of the population is believed to suffer from some form of dyspraxia. Accessible and engaging, this practical guide provides teachers with tips and techniques for teaching students …