I have received a draft image of the cover for my new book, Swansea in 50 Buildings, which will be published by Amberley in October. There is a standard format for all the other books in the 50 Buildings series and this cover fits in with them. It uses a photograph of Oystermouth Castle taken by my…
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The Amberley Blog
Amberley Publishing have put one of my pieces on their blog, which you can read if you click on this link below The Murder of John Price 1826 – Llanafan Fawr, Powys The story is referred to briefly in 50 Gems of Mid-Wales but here you can read the story in detail. Learn about the…
The Grape Press
Our Paypal account now has a name – The Grape Press. Chosen solely, and quite obviously, to remind us of our summer holidays in France. So if you buy a book that is the account name which will be displayed – so don’t be concerned. Here are some grapes to make sure we know what…
Credit and debit cards now accepted
We have amended our details on Paypal so that now you can pay not only with Paypal transfers but also with credit or debit card payments. Once you have selected your books just click on the icon and follow the instructions. It should be easy! If it isn’t then let me know. This is especially…
From Dinas Cross to Little Bighorn
My article in the May edition of Welsh Country Magazine is the unexpected story of William James who, as far as we know, was the only Welshman to have died at the battle of Little Bighorn in Montana in 1876. William began his working life as a commercial traveller in Llanelli but emigrated, initially to Canada…
Mumbles Pier Public Conveniences
When the sun shines we go out to take photographs for Swansea in Fifty Buildings, to be published by Amberley in October 2018. Amongst yesterday’s joys, we visited the toilets at the end of Mumbles Pier, built in 1898 and a Grade 2 Listed Building. Something to be treasured – and such a well arranged…
A visit to Down to Earth
I had a very good visit to the Down to Earth Project in Murton this morning. It is an excellent place. I used to go there when I was working but I haven’t been back since I retired properly. It has always been a fantastic provision and helps so many groups and individuals. It operates…
Walter Beaumont – Man Fish
My article in the March editio of Welsh Country Magazine is about ‘Professor’ Walter Beaumont the Man Fish, Llandudno’s finest. He was a professional swimmer, lifeguard and showman, touring the world doing tricks on stage in a crystal glass tank. He would stay underwater for over three minutes, playing cards, drinking a bottle of milk or…
50 Gems Books – YouTube links
Here are two links to videos I have made which introduce the two 50 Gems Books. In both cases I am grateful to Purple Planet Music for permission to use two fine examples of their work This is the link to presentation for 50 Gems of Mid-Wales https://youtu.be/Bd8qTIh0nZQ This is the link to the presentation for 50…
New Website design
As some of you may notice I have chosen a new website design and I am pleased with the way it works. It is called ‘Popper’ and seems a little easier to read and appears less cramped than the other one which I have used for a number of years. It is certainly easier on Popper for…