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The Story of Swansea Castle
Renowned historian John R Alban states that the book will …
‘… play an important role in drawing to wider attention the significance of Swansea Castle and its long history and heritage. Most importantly, it reinterprets and reassesses the castle and, in particular, considers it within its wider historical context. … There have been many earlier books written about Swansea Castle, most of which are now out of print, so a new study is long overdue. This work by Colin James is therefore very welcome and presents a fresh new approach to the castle and its history.’
The price of The Story of Swansea Castle, which is an A4-
Sanitising Swansea
The necessary changes associated with the provision of a system for the supply of pure water to the inhabitants of Swansea, coupled with the disposal of life’s inevitable waste materials, would necessarily be directed by the town’s administrators. The effect of the growing demands for improved sanitary conditions, and the early responses of the town’s corporation, illustrate the organisational and financial changes that would become essential if the demands for the improvements were to be met.
This book by Peter E Rees is now available. It is a 48-
The Norman Experience in South Wales
This book by Colin Wheldon James considers the character of the Anglo-
The book is a 48-
The Story of Medieval Swansea
This book considers the founding and development of the medieval town of Swansea. It considers the location as the likely site of a Viking trading post, its founding as a Norman stronghold to its function in the early-
The book is an A4-
These books are available from the Historical Association Swansea Branch. For further information contact: haswansea@ymail.com