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GREAT WESTERN CORRIS
by Gwyn Briwnant-Jones

An account of the Corris Railway concentrating on the post-1930 period under Great Western and British Rail management until its closure in 1948. Black-and-white maps and photographs. First published in 1994.
ISBN: 1 85902 079 8 | Price: £12.95
18,26 € / $19.43
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LAST DAYS OF THE OLD CORRIS, THE
by Gwyn Briwnant Jones

A fascinating collection of over 60 photographs with relevant captions portraying the last days of the Corris Railway Company and the steps taken in later years to re-run part of the route, compiled by a prolific historian of Welsh railways. 50 black-and- white and 4 colour photographs and 3 maps. First published in July 2001.
ISBN: 1 84323 011 9 | Price: £8.95
12,62 € / $13.43
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ORIGINS OF THE LMS IN SOUTH WALES, THE
by Denis Dunstone and Gwyn Briwnant Jones

A fully illustrated comprehensive and fascinating account of the origins and development of the railways which foreran the London, Midland and Scottish (LMS) railway through South Wales as far as the Swansea Valley, 1845-1945. Over 400 black-and-white and colour photographs, together with maps, diagrams and 4 paintings by one of the authors.
ISBN: 1 85902 671 0 | Price: £25.00
35,25 € / $37.50
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PENDINE RACES
by Lynn Hughes

An illustrated record of the exciting story of Rasys Pendein, comprising a comprehensive text written by a racing enthusiast recording the history of car and bike racing on Pendine sands, Pembrokeshire, 1905-55, statistics and photographs. 250 black-and-white photographs.
ISBN: 1 85902 830 6 | Price: £25.00
35,25 € / $37.50
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RAILWAYS OF WALES, THE: CIRCA 1900
by Denis Dunstone and Gwyn Briwnant Jones

A highly interesting illustrated account of Welsh railways at the beginning of the twentieth century mainly by two renowned experts in the field, assessing the influence of the railways on social and economic aspects of local communities, making some comparisons with recent times. Over 400 illustrations, over 100 of these in colour and 8 maps.
ISBN: 1 85902 868 3 | Price: £25.00
35,25 € / $37.50
Language:  English |  More info...


VALE OF NEATH LINE, THE - FROM NEATH TO PONTYPOOL ROAD
by Denis Dunstone and Gwyn Briwnant Jones

A detailed illustrated history covering all aspects of the railway line from Neath to Pontypool Road. Black-and-white and colour photographs. Hardback limited edition. First published in 1996.
ISBN: 1 85902 446 7 | Price: £23.50
33,14 € / $35.25
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WELSH RAILWAYS: PHOTOGRAPHER'S VIEW, A
by Denis Dunstone

A fascinating pictorial record of past railways lines throughout Wales, through the eyes of photographer Alan Jarvis, comprising over 250 atmospheric photographs (226 in colour), 1952-2001, of various engines, beautiful scenery, harsh terrain and the decline of steam engines, with explanatory notes. 5 maps.
ISBN: 1 84323 153 0 | Price: £17.50
24,68 € / $26.25
Language:  English |  More info...


TALERDDIG IN GREAT WESTERN DAYS

A sequel to Railway Through Talerddig, the author's earlier account of the Newtown and Machynlleth Railway (N&MR).
ISBN: 1 85902 809 8 | Price: £25.00
35,25 € / $37.50
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THE NEATH AND BRECON RAILWAY: A HISTORY
by Denis Dunstone, Gwyn Briwnant-Jones and Tudor Watkins

A comprehensive history of the Neath and Brecon Railway Line.
ISBN: 1 84323 452 1 | Price: £25.00
35,25 € / $37.50
Language:  English |  More info...

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DICTIONARY OF THE PLACE-NAMES OF WALES
by Hywel Wyn Owen and Richard Morgan

An authoritative dictionary of the meanings and derivations of Welsh placenames.
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FROM AFRICA TO ICELAND: A VISUAL CELTIC VOYAGE
by John Rogers

A collection of paintings by Welsh artist John Rogers.
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MEGAN THE DETECTIVE
by Frances Thomas

It's amazing what you notice as a trainee detective!
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MOVE OVER, ROVER
by Jac Jones

A heart-warming picture book about rivalry and friendship…
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ON OPEN GROUND
by Tia Jones

Love, loss and betrayal on the wild west Wales coast.
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ABC DEWIN Y CI / DEWIN THE DOG ABC
by Maggy Roberts

Learning the Welsh alphabet is fun with Dewin the dog.
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BATS AT BAY
by Sheena Crossley

The search for the perfect home begins...
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SAINT DAVID OF DEWISLAND
by Nona Rees

The lore and legend of the patron saint of Wales.
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POEMS OF LOVE AND LONGING

Ten of Wales's foremost poets offer new insights into the most intense and intoxicating of all emotions.
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WOLF GOES TO SEA
by Rob Lewis

Another humorous story from the Cold Jac series.
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ON THIS MOUNTAIN

A sumptuous celebration of the mountains of Wales.
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