Walking Welsh History - A History of South and Mid-Wales on Foot

Disgrifiad Cymraeg / Welsh Description

Ewch ar daith hudolus trwy fryniau a dolydd Cymru, lle mae pob cam yn datgelu tapestri wedi'i blethu â hanes, diwylliant a chysylltiad personol. Camwch ar y tirweddau barddonol a ysbrydolodd Dylan Thomas, gan grwydro ardal Uplands lle cafodd ei eni a'i fagu, ac ymgolli'ch hun yn llwyr yn llonyddwch Parc Cwmdoncyn, lle gwnaeth anturiaethau plentyndod Thomas esgor ar ei weithiau oesol.

Disgrifiad Saesneg / English Description

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the Welsh hills, where each step unveils a tapestry woven with history, culture, and personal connection. Traverse the poetic landscapes that inspired Dylan Thomas, wandering through the Uplands where he was born and raised, and losing yourself in the tranquillity of Cwmdonkin Park, where Thomas's childhood adventures breathed life into his timeless works.

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Bywgraffiad yr Awdur / Author Biography

Rebecca Deakin lives in South Wales and has a passion for history, research and walking. She is passionate about brining history to life and knowing who walked the paths that are now her stomping ground. She is a keen photographer and combines her passions on a successful social media page @Rebecca’s Welsh routes, where she posts photographs of landscapes and historical places including some bite size facts. History has always been her favourite subject, having studied modern history at school and college, and then obtaining a BA Hons degree in Ancient History from Swansea University in 2011.

Adolygiad y Cyhoeddwr / Publisher Review

Then, immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Laugharne, where Thomas found solace in his writing shed and echoes of his poignant verses still linger among the picturesque scenery. As you wander through Pontarddulais, a landscape steeped in the tumultuous history of the Rebecca Riots, you'll be transported back to a time of dissent and defiance. Follow the path from Coed Bach Park to St Telio's Church, where gravestones whisper tales of rebellion, and pause at the Fountain Inn, a silent witness to the love and courage of Daniel Lewis and Elizabeth. Venture into the heart of Wales, where rugged mountainsides and haunting forests hold secrets untold. In 'Walking Welsh History', every trail is a journey of discovery, offering a glimpse into the soul of a nation shaped by its past.