Welsh Books

Gwenllian - The Welsh Warrior Princess - Peter Newton Publication Date March 2002 Publisher: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, Llanrwst Format: Paperback, 180x123 mm, 104 pages Language: English The story of the heroic Welsh princess Gwenllïan (1097-1136) is told in vivid fashion portraying all the romance and harshness of the early middle ages in Wales. 31 black-and-white photographs and 2 maps. Stori Gwenllï…

Hearts of Oak, Nerves of Steel - Shipwrecks and heroism in the Celtic Sea - Ian Skidmore Publication Date November 2007 Publisher: Llygad Gwalch Cyf, Llanrwst Format: Paperback, 182x124 mm, 159 pages Language: English A colourful and exciting account of tragic shipwrecks and heroic lifeboat rescues around the Celtic coasts from earliest times until the present day. A new edition of a volume first…

Highlights From Welsh History - Emrys Roberts A look at the huge contribution this small nation of Wales has made to the world. Did you know that Wales boasted the most advanced laws in the Middle Ages, produced Britain’s only effective royal dynasty and its most effective prime minister? Format: Paperback Language: English No. of pages: 96

Historic Shipwrecks of Wales - Dilys Gater Publication Date April 2008 Publisher: Llygad Gwalch Cyf, Llanrwst Format: Paperback, 183x122 mm, 136 pages Language: English Drama and disaster, tragedy and triumph, horror and heroism, this account of Welsh shipwrecks from the earliest times to the present day encompasses all these and more: lost treasure, smuggling, wrecking and the most gallant attemp…

These 16 cycle trails in Wales count among the best in Britain, quite possibly the world. Phil Horsley takes us on family-friendly routes for both experienced and inexperienced cyclists for all ages and abilities, along traffic-free routes by golden beaches, along tidal estuaries, near high rocky mountains, through dappled woodland, past medieval strongholds and other innovative sites.

A novel set in a mining valley in south Wales during World War II. First friendships among a group of boys are seen from the perspective of the youngest, Jac. Describing their escapades and the coaldust-filled places they explore, it paints a picture of growing up during this fraught period.

Land of My Fathers - 2,000 Years of Welsh History - Gwynfor Evans Format: Paperback Language: English No. of pages: 464 The eighth edition of a comprehensive illustrated history of Wales from earliest times written with loving passion by one of the greatest Welshmen of the 20th century. First published in 1992. 71 black-and-white illustrations and 15 maps.

Publication Date: September 2021 Publisher: Gomer@Lolfa Suitable for age 12+ or Key Stage 3 Format: Paperback, 210x148 mm, 24 pages Language: Bilingual (Welsh and English) Gwales Description A handy colour illustrated bilingual booklet tracing the story of the craftsmanship of creating lovespoons in wood and other materials, and the significance of the patterns used. 33 colour and 3 black-and-whit…

Llyfr ABC - Elwyn Ioan Format: Paperback Language: Welsh No. of pages: 64 Reading age: 2-5 The third edition of a colourful booklet presenting the letters of the Welsh Alphabet illustrated with the excellent cartoons of one of Wales's most popular cartoonists. First published in 1987.