Central Swansea Through Time by David Gwynn

Central Swansea Through Time by David Gwynn

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Summary

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Swansea has changed and developed over the last century.

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Central Swansea Through Time by David Gwynn

Swansea was the second Welsh borough to be granted city status in Wales, following the investiture of Prince Charles in 1969. From obscure beginnings as a probable Viking encampment, the city has undergone many changes over the years; it has been a Norman stronghold, a Regency spa-town, the centre of the world copper trade, a major coal-exporting port, a Second World War Blitz victim, a seaside resort and now a modern regional centre. This book intends to capture much of that change through some 200 images, which compare the borough of the past with the city of today. Each image is accompanied by an informative caption from local historian David Gywnn, who aims to portray to the interested visitor and the curious resident just how fascinating Swansea's history really is.
David Gwynn is a well known and prolific writer. He has written a wide variety of local books on Wales.
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ISBN 13 9781848683020
ISBN 10 1848683022
Title Central Swansea Through Time
Author David Gwynn
Series Through Time
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Year published 2013-07-15
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.