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Castles of Wales inspire popular Welsh artist
Popular Welsh artist Dorian Spencer Davies, known for his rich, full-colour style, has turned for inspiration to the iconic castles of Wales. But this time he has produced black and white illustrations for other people to enjoy colouring in. The images have all been hand-drawn in an original and vibrant style in a book that is suitable for all ages – from 4 years old upwards! read more
New book celebrates images of Welsh patron saint in churches
A new book celebrates the depictions of Wales’ patron saint, St David, from churches all over Wales. Depicting St David by artist and historian Martin Crampin, seeks to foster a better understanding of the images of St David in all their colour and variety. read more
The Welsh Mormons' adventures in the American West
Between the mid 1840s and late 1860s about 5,000 Welsh people, inspired by the Mormon faith, left Wales to start a new life in the far west of the United States. In Welsh Saints on the Mormon Trail, written by Wil Aaron, the story is told of their journey by ox-carts and on foot from the Mississippi and the Missouri to Salt Lake City, and of their subsequent lives in Utah. read more
Son of Gwent: Remembering Steffan Lewis
In January 2019, the promising young politician from Gwent, Steffan Lewis, died. Almost a year later, a new book, Son of Gwent: Cofio Steffan Lewis, in Welsh and English, celebrates the life of the politician and family man, with contributions from his family and friends, as well as politicians such as Elin Jones AM, Leanne Wood AM, Carwyn Jones AM and Adam Price AM. read more
2019: Gatland, Japan and respect for Welsh rugby
2019 was the year that Wales climbed to the Number 1 spot in the world rugby rankings for the first time ever, knocking the All Blacks off the top for the first time in 10 years. It was also the year of the first Rugby World Cup to be held in Japan, and the year that Wales’ respected and much-loved Head Coach Warren Gatland’s period in charge came to an end. Gatland’s Last Bow: Wales in Japan 2019 is the inside story of Wales’ campaign at the Rugby World Cup, as witnessed by ITV journalist Richard Morgan. read more
The Welsh Assembly twenty years on - new study shows how it all began
Twenty years since the formation of the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff, author John Gilbert Evans has written a book on devolution, and the contribution of the Labour party to the devolution process, called Labour and Devolution in Wales. read more
Iconic photographs of twentieth century Wales published in new book
Photographs from the Gresford mining disaster, the drowning of Capel Celyn, Lloyd George’s funeral and many other iconic moments in twentieth century Wales are published for the first time in an English book by Y Lolfa. read more
The camaraderie of grass root football celebrated in a new book!
In a unique and honest book, a Sunday League player-manager has written about the reality of football at the grass roots level. The new book, called Park Life, is a celebration of local football in the Rhondda Valleys and is full of humorous stories and banter, concentrating on the social side of the game. read more
Glenn Webbe 'Welsh rugby's first black icon' pens autobiography
In a sport full of characters, Glenn Webbe was one of rugby union’s most colourful and his character shines through in a new autobiography, entitled Glenn Webbe: The Gloves Are Off which has just been released. read more
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