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Central Swansea Through Time

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
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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 & 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 & the curious resident just how fascinating Swansea's history really is.

This paperback book has 96 pages & measures: 23.3 x 16.5 x 0.8cm.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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