The Little History of Swansea

by David Gwynn

Overview

Much has changed in Swansea over the years and this short but comprehensive history chronicles the development of the city from the earliest times to today.The Little History of Swansea traces the growth of the medieval town, the rise of the Port of Swansea, the industrial heritage of the area and the fate that befell the town during the Second World War.Here you can read about the odd and unusual happenings, as well as the more traditional history that has made the city what it is today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750993074
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	12/24/2020
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.08(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

DAVID GWYNN spent twenty years as a teacher of Business Studies, Economics, Commercial Subjects and History, three of those years lecturing in the Education Department of Swansea University. He writea articles for Stamp magazine and has written seven local history books on Swansea and Gower, as well as giving talks on the subject in the area. He lives in Pontardulais, Swansea.