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But it isn't a hut, it's a home. The Mostyns are a rich and powerful family. In 1843 the head of the family is granted permission by Act of Parliament to enclose common land near what is now the coastal town of Llandudno. Local people who originally lived on the land are turned out of their homes. Mostyn proceeds to develop the land into a...

Igh Sheriff of Merthyr is a book of poems in local dialect, beginning with a number which deal with the period of lockdown and its effects, then a series which address monarchy through a local perspective by transposing events to the Merthyr area. Finally, there are many poems which deal with the town itself, its people and their...

A poetry collection by the north Wales-based poet Annest Gwilym. It comprises 31 poems of free verse focused in general on nature and the seasons. These form a backdrop to the poet''s personal reflections on how place has affected her life. The ocean is a repeating theme, and there is also a thread of Welsh mythology woven through the collection.

A volume of reminiscences through the songs of musician and tv producer Barry ''Archie'' Jones.

The traditional fields which form the subject Geography is comprised in this volume. Yet, no book like it has been published before. Suitable for Key Stage 2-3 (11-14 year olds).

The traditional fields which form the subject Geography is comprised in this volume. Yet, no book like it has been published before. Suitable for Key Stage 2-3 (11-14 year olds).

30 years on from the death of his grandfather, Alwyn Harding Jones inherited a book very dear to him: a copy of Captain John Hughes, Twthill, Caernarfon''s diary, in his own handwriting. It describes a troublesome voyage when his ship, The Inverness, was burned in 1918.

A heavy metal novel, translated from Welsh. Sophie went through a difficult foster upbringing, but she is a live spark. Although she appears defiant and full of confidence, she is also a sensitive character, easily hurt. When she comes across members of heavy metal band Konquest one night, her world changes for ever as she is employed as their...

The Girl of Gold a coming of age, fantasy of sorts story about Ebba and Ina. It is set in Brythonia, a region in Spain where some of The Old Welsh people migrated to over 1500 years ago. It is a novel stocked full of themes - religion, folklore, witchcraft, and identity.

An ambitous novel by a new author of fiction: a novel analysing identity in a philosophical way and questioning memory and friendship to the uttermost.

When Detective Jeff Evans is called to investigate an attack on an old friend, he discovers that someone has been poisoning the local river. Is this the result of poaching or something more sinister?

Two one man shows - ''Grav'' which was first produced by the Torch Theatre in 2015, and ''Carwyn'' which was first produced by the Torch Theatre in 2022. Both plays explore the lives and achievements of two of Wales''s most celebrated sons, and were warmly received by both press and audiences alike.

A treasury of poems, essays and other creative writings about Cardiff by those to whom the capital of Wales has played an important role in their lives, with photographs responding to the text by Richard Outram. Contributors: Ffion Dafis, Huw Llywelyn Davies, Beti George, Hanan Issa, Carwyn Jones, Dafydd Llewelyn, Gareth Potter, Rebecca Thomas,...

The principal characters in Celtic folk tales are strong and brave women. Here is a collection of tales from seven Celtic countries about life on the wild western coast where secrets are kept in the rough seas and hills.

Sibrwd is the mill cat at St Fagan''s Museum. Usually, the village is full of people and children, craftspeople and workers - making it an interesting place. This is the story of Sibrwd''s first Christmas at St Fagan - the day when the car park is empty and the village is quiet.

We have heard Dafydd Iwan''s songs for over half a century. We are so familiar with the words and melodies. They are part of the fabric of being Welsh. Yet, there is always something new to learn about each song.

A humorous story about a crew of talented fish (who used to be considered as sea-food) who join forces to save the lobsters from the evil octopus and shark.

''I will build you a castle here, to keep you safe forever.'' Brycheiniog in the tenth century is a dangerous kingdom - so dangerous that the king''s sister must be hidden from sight. Elwedd has not been allowed to leave the castle on the water for twelve years. On the island, she is safe. As she discovers the truth about the castle she is drawn...

Ffion the farmer is unable to go on holiday without taking her stock of cows with her, resulting in a hilarious holiday for all! Join Ffion, Fflei and the cows as they enjoy all the excitement of the Royal Welsh Show.

A treasury of entertaining snippets with a sprinkling of folk tales which will be of interest to all who wish to know more about their folk traditions, especially in the field of Welsh Folk Dance.

It was appropriate to begin this musical pilgrimage in Pwllheli, and to draw it to a close only a few miles from the town. Leila Megàne travelled far from her home, but wherever she went she took a part of home with her.

In October 2021, Gwasg Carreg Gwalch published a volume of short stories by Aled: Tynnu. This volume is in the same vein.

David Vaughan Thomas was the most prominent and influential Welsh composer in the first decades of the 20th century, as he sought to move his country forward from the conservative tendencies of the composers and performers of the Victorian age. This volume by composer Eric Jones traces his life and work, and evaluates anew his musical compositions.

This is the third volume about Welsh dialectal words, new words and a discussion on all things relating to the Welsh language. We hear the people''s own words, full of energy about their own language.

Superintendent Daf Dafis''s daughter is competing with her pony Tanyfoel Tinci Winci at the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells... and someone has to sleep with Tinci on site. As the body parts of famous horse breeder Joc Jehu are found around the show field, Daf has to make enquiries into the complex history of his family...

Twm Morys and his songs need no introduction, and you are sure to encounter the unexpected and incredible in this volume, which presents the background to 21 of his compositions.