Mumbles & Gower Through Time - Davies, Brian E

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Résumé :
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Mumbles & Gower have changed and developed over the last century.

Biographie:
Brian retired from the Electricity Supply Industry a number of years ago, after a career as an engineer and manager. Originally from the Eastern Valley of Gwent, he moved to Mumbles some forty years ago. He was educated at West Mon Grammar School in Pontypool and completed his professional qualifications at the University of Wales, Institute of Science and Technology in Cardiff. He is a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Brian is a keen singer and has sung in choirs all around the world having toured overseas with the Cwmbran, Morriston Orpheus and Phoenix Choirs and currently sings with Mumbles A Cappella. His memoir 'My Choir Journey' relates his singing experiences. His interest in local history saw him publish books about Mumbles and Gower pubs in 2006, 'Mumbles and Gower Through Time' and 'A-Z of Mumbles & Gower' and as a keen walker he has written a book 'Wales: A Walk Through Time'. Brian enjoys giving talks about his books to many different organisations. He is a Past President of the Probus Club of Mumbles and a Past Chairman of Oystermouth Historical Association. He and his wife, Mari, have a son and daughter and five very special grandchildren....

Sommaire:
Brian retired from the Electricity Supply Industry a number of years ago, after a career as an engineer and manager, working throughout South Wales. Originally from the Eastern Valley of Gwent, he now lives in Mumbles. He has always been a keen walker since his hiking days in the scouts and has ascended most of the main peaks in Wales and completed numerous long-distance trails. His interests include rugby and male-voice singing he has sung all over the country and toured many times overseas with the Cwmbran, Morriston Orpheus and Phoenix Choirs....