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A-Z of Llandudno - Places-People-History
A-Z of Llandudno - Places-People-History
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Disgrifiad Saesneg / English Description
Local author Peter Johnson takes the reader on a fascinating A–Z tour of the town's history, exploring its nooks and crannies, and telling stories of the buildings, places and residents along the way. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, A–Z of Llandudno will appeal to residents and visitors alike.
Manylion y cynnyrch / Product details
- ISBN 13
- 9781445675022
- Gwales Code
- gwales.com.9781445675022
- Gwerthwr / Vendor
- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru
- Long Title
- A-Z of Llandudno - Places-People-History
- Awdur / Author
- Johnson, Peter; Jefferis, Catherine
- Current Price ex VAT
- £15.99
- Current Price inc VAT
- £15.99
- Availability Status (EN)
- Available
- Availability Status (CY)
- Ar gael
- Dyddiad cyhoeddi / Publication Date
- 2018-08-15
- Cyhoeddwr / Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Media Type (EN)
- Paperback / softback
- Media Type (CY)
- Clawr meddal
- Pages
- 96 pages
- Size
- 165 × 234 mm
- Language Code
- English
- Categori / Category
- CY: Hanes, Hanes Lleol, Arferion Gwlad, Llên Gwerin (yn Saesneg) | EN: History, Welsh Life and Customs, Local History, Folk Tales (in English)
- Is-gategori / Subcategory
- CY: Hanes Lleol (yn Saesneg) | EN: Local History (in English)
Bywgraffiad yr Awdur / Author Biography
Peter has a background in academic research. He is a qualified environmental studies teacher and was a part-time Open University lecturer from 1990–99.He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Numismatic Society in 1979, and has published various papers in the Numismatic Chronicle. He is currently studying for an Advanced Diploma in Local History at Oxford University. In addition, he has been a keen writer of fiction for many years, winning several competitions. Catherine has been a published author of children’s fiction for almost 30 years, and writes for children of all ages, from pre-school to teenagers. Her last published work was a history of north Wales for children. She has also written, published and broadcasted numerous non-fiction pieces for children and adults, including many contributions to BBC Radio Wales and BBC World Service.
Adolygiad y Cyhoeddwr / Publisher Review
The North Wales seaside resort of Llandudno attracts visitors in their droves but examine its past a little deeper and you will find an exciting history dating back centuries. From its earliest days as a series of ancient settlements on the slopes of the limestone headland known as the Great Orme to its growth as a popular holiday destination, Llandudno has always played an important role in the region. Its roll call of famous and unlikely visitors and residents has included the Queen of Romania, a former Australian Prime Minister and Buffalo Bill.
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