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Tag: Stories in Welsh Stone

Grave Tales from Wales – New Title

by gbadmin Published May 5, 2021June 20, 2021 Leave a comment

I am delighted to say that I have signed a contract with Cambria for my new book, called Grave Tales of Wales, which will be published in the summer of 2021. The book explores the stories represented by thirty gravestones from across the whole of Wales, from Anglesey to Cardiff, from Llangrannog to Newport. It…

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Arthur Linton – World Cycling Champion

by gbadmin Published January 10, 2021May 30, 2021 Leave a comment

It is extraordinary to think that a small place like the mining village of Aberaman, between Aberdare and Mountain Ash, should produce four world class cyclists at the end of the nineteenth century. There were the three Linton brothers – Arthur, Tom and Samuel – and their great rival Jimmy Michael. For a short time…

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Stories in Welsh Stone

by gbadmin Published November 9, 2020June 20, 2021 Leave a comment

We have sold out of copies of this popular title.However, we have a sequel available! Grave Tales From WalesSee below for more details or find the title in the website menu.

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Stock Levels December 2019

by gbadmin Published December 4, 2019December 11, 2019 Leave a comment

Post updated 08 DECEMBER 2019 I thought I better put up details of the number of books I have in stock ready for sale. These figures were accurate at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 11 December 2019. I will not be able to replenish my stock before Christmas. I have sufficient copies of these three titles:In…

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Book Signing

by gbadmin Published November 30, 2012November 30, 2012 Leave a comment

Off to Waterstones in Swansea tomorrow (Saturday 1 December 2012)  to sign copies of my books. Three will be available – Swansea Then and Now, Bloody Welsh History – Swansea, and Stories in Welsh Stone and of course they are ideal Christmas presents! I am there between 11.00 am and 2.00 pm. Had a good…

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Book Signing

by gbadmin Published September 8, 2012September 8, 2012 Leave a comment

Thanks to everyone at W H Smiths for their help at my book signing today – and a particular thank you to all of you who bought a copy of my book, Bloody Welsh History – Swansea. I hope you all enjoy it!

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Signing – 8 September 2012 – W H Smiths

by gbadmin Published August 31, 2012August 31, 2012 Leave a comment

I shall be signing copies of both Stories in Welsh Stone and Bloody Welsh History – Swansea in W H Smiths in the Quadrant on Saturday 8 September 2012 between 11.00am and 2.00 pm.

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