Memories Of Swansea

Secret Swansea explores the lesser-known history of the city of Swansea through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

A consideration of the ways in which the past was framed and remembered in the pre-modern world.

"Coon Island is a sand island that is situated on the southern side of Lake Macquarie probably about one or two kilometres in from the entrance to Lake Macquarie from the Pacific Ocean and about one kilometre from the Swansea Bridge, opposite Pelican."--p. v.

Memories of a childhood in Swansea, South Wales. Reminisce with the poet Chris O'Malley of days gone by ....the Rag & Bone Man, fishing on the Gower and on the River Tawe, nightlife on Wind Street, Swansea, camping and more. Take a guided tour of the Gower Peninsula with Chris and marvel at the many beautiful and picturesque bays, from Three Cliffs to the magnificent Rhossili Bay and travel back in time to Port Eynon and Llanmadoc - Welsh villages founded in the 11th Century. Share his memories of fishing with his beloved older brother Peter. Take a morning walk with the ghost of Dylan Thomas and visit his haunts and favourite places. Laugh along with Chris at The Wedding - a tale of love, laughter, gossip and a lisping vicar. Take a ride on the Silver 77 Bus with Chris and his friends aged ten as they head towards Limeslade for a day of fishing and rock-pooling. This book of poetry is ensured to awake memories for older Swansea Jacks and amuse and delight those yet to visit this wonderful city that arose from the ashes of the Blitz in WWII