The Little Book of Carmarthenshire

by Russell Grigg

Overview

Fast-paced and fact-packed, this compendium revels in the history, places and people of Wales’ largest county. Carmarthenshire’s rich heritage is explored within, including sport, industry, religion, education and the arts. This whistle-stop tour through the ‘Garden of Wales’ covers both celebrated characters and murky pasts, taking in the county’s breathtaking castles, nature reserves and famous landmarks along the way. From the county gaol and asylum to school strikes and industrial riots, this is a book you won’t want to put down.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750998734
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	07/07/2022
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.08(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 Carmarthenshire: Did You Know? 11

2 History 21

3 Riots and Rebels, Crimes and Punishments 103

4 Town and Country 115

5 The People of Carmarthenshire 133

6 Welsh Language and Culture 146

7 Landscape and Wildlife 155

8 Food and Drink 163

9 Sport 168

10 Industry and the Environment 173

Select Bibliography 189