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Neath Library
BOOKABLE. Law & Order in Swansea 1100-1900 by Colin James The Historical Association Swansea From its early medieval origins to the dawn of the 20th century, Swansea has undergone significant transformations in its legal and social framework. The talk delves into the rich tapestry of Swansea's legal history between 1100 and 1900, exploring key developments such as the establishment of local courts, the administration of justice, and the mechanisms employed to maintain public order.
Neath Library
Witchcraft! Just the mention of the name is enough to cause fear, even terror, in the minds and hearts of many people. But that is not the full story. Yes, there have always been proponents of the 'dark arts,' witches and warlocks willing to use their powers for evil, but the wise men and women of the ancient and medieval world - men and women eager to use their spells and potions for good - have often been overlooked. Join us for an interesting talk all about witches from the author of ‘Witches & Witch hunts through the ages’ Phil Carradice.
Neath Library
BOOKABLE. The Mackworth Hotel in Green Dragon Lane lay on the mail coach route from London to West Wales. On Wednesday, October 9th 1816, the mail coach left Bristol with Fanny Imlay on board. Upon arrival at the Mackworth, she booked a room and was later found dead from an overdose of Laudanum. But who was Fanny Imlay? Find out in this fascinating talk with Swansea historian Gary Gregor.
Port Talbot Library
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Neath Library
BOOKABLE. Suicide at The Mackworth Arms Hotel, 1816 by Gary Gregor The Mackworth Hotel in Green Dragon Lane lay on the mail coach route from London to West Wales. On Wednesday, October 9th 1816, the mail coach left Bristol with Fanny Imlay on board. Upon arrival at the Mackworth, she booked a room and was later found dead from an overdose of Laudanum. But who was Fanny Imlay? Find out in this fascinating talk with Swansea historian Gary Gregor.
Neath Library
BOOKABLE. On the evening of Saturday 15th May 1915, a violent crowd, angered by Germany’s sinking of the passenger liner Lusitania attacked two, long established, jewellers’ shops in Green Street, Neath.1 Neither of the shops’ owners, nor their families were related but they shared the surname of Kaltenbach and with Britain at war with Germany, the misfortune of being German. Local historian Ray Collier recalls the event at Neath Library’s local history coffee morning in October
Port Talbot Library
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Neath Library
BOOKABLE. Swansea in the Second World War Talk by Bernard Lewis local author and historian Swansea’s port and industries were key targets for the Nazis during the Second World War. From the start, the town prepared for the worst with Britain heading into total war. Bernard Lewis explores the impact of the war on the town, how Jewish refugees to Swansea and Swansea children evacuated to safer areas fared, as well as at the war’s effects on everyday life and the consequences of the numerous air raids and the searing ‘Swansea Blitz’ attacks of February 1941. Copies of Bernard’s book of the same title will be available to purchase from the author himself.
Neath Library
BOOKABLE. Ray Savage: World War Two: How It Affected Ordinary People World War Two stands as one of the most monumental events in human history, a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 and reshaped the world in unprecedented ways. While the war is often discussed in terms of military strategies and significant battlefronts, its impact on ordinary people remains a critical aspect of its legacy. In this talk, Ray Savage examines the struggles, resilience, and adaptations of ordinary people during this turbulent period.
Port Talbot Library
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