I have received today copies of my book Swansea Then and Now which has been re-printed in paperback by History Press. The original hardback edition was published in 2012. There are no major changes to the text – other than the addition of Matilda to the list of our grandchildren to whom the book has…
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Swansea Then and Now
I was pleased to see that the book reached number 4 in the Waterstone’s Top Ten Best Sellers just before Christmas! Clearly this year’s must-have present. The comments I have received about the book have a common theme – that the archive pictures I have used show a much more interesting and attractive Swansea. The…
Book Signing
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…
On the Radio
My books and I have had a good couple of days. I had a fine turn out for my latest talk in Swansea Civic Centre on Saturday afternoon. A good and appreciative audience and I managed to sell a few books. They were especially interested in the mug shots of nineteenth century petty criminals Swansea Then…
Swansea Then and Now
I now have advance copies of the book for sale. Already sold 8 copies!
New Websites
With the help and direction of Dan Gladwin, my son in law, two new websites are being developed for my local history books. One is Bloody Welsh History – Swansea and the other is called Swansea Then and Now. The sites now exist. Over the next few weeks I shall have to add the content.