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The personal stories of 26 former Welsh rugby internationals
What does a warehouse worker, a lab technician, and a supermarket owner have in common? They were all Welsh international rugby players in their day and are among the 26 who have shared their remarkable stories in ‘Rugby Lives’, a new book by sports journalist Simon Thomas. read more
Celebration of centenary of Welsh women's peace petition
This week sees the publication of a bilingual English/Welsh history of an amazing Petition that sought world peace. The Petition, started in Wales in the wake of World War I, asked American women to work alongside the women of Wales in the name of peace and held almost 400,000 signatures – a significant percentage of the female population of the day. read more
The stories of rugby legend Charlie Faulkner shared for the first time
As the last legend from the 1970s Wales rugby team to break his silence, the late Charlie Faulkner shares stories of his life and playing career for the first time in a new book published by Y Lolfa, ‘Charlie Faulkner – the 1 and only’. read more
The Miners Strike Back - "at once hilarious, authentic, and thoroughly charming"
The Miners Strike Back is a new satirical novel by ex-miner Kevin Dicks and published by Y Lolfa. It is his debut novel and has been described as ‘Twin Town meets the Miners’ Strike”. read more
‘Voice of Welsh Shearing’ Tom Evans Publishes Life Story
Well known Radnorshire-born sheep farmer Tom Evans, MBE, has put pen to paper and written an autobiography of his farming life, to be published by Y Lolfa at the Royal Welsh Show in Llanelwedd.... read more
Little Known Story of Lives Saved by the Welsh During the Boer War
The Welsh nation can be proud of their history of patriotic endeavour and sacrifice. And a little known story shows how the Welsh made sacrifices and led the way in medicine during the Boer War in South Africa – the story is published in a new book called Gallant Little Wales read more
The ‘Definitive’ Book on Tryweryn Challenges ‘Legends’ and Deeply Held Opinions
Whatever the complexities surrounding the flooding of Cwm Tryweryn, the construction of Llyn Celyn is widely regarded as a decisive event in Welsh history. The story resonates with Welsh people like no other, and at last, after twenty years of research, author Wyn Thomas has written a detailed study of the story published by Y Lolfa, and questions many widely held views. read more
Fan's story following Wrexham 'through thin and thin' published in new book
A lifelong Wrexham fan, as well as the author of many books, Peter Read has published a new one on the rollercoaster ride of following his club, called From Hollywood to Wrexham, published by Y Lolfa. In addition to watching them through Thick and Thin, he has also supported them through the Thin and Thin. But there have also been the never to be forgotten seasons, such as when they won promotion to the Second Division. He also recalls breath taking victories in the European Cup Winners Cup against football giants such as Porto and the nights they pushed Real Zaragossa and Anderlecht all the way. read more
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