John Davies is een Welshe historicus en omroeper wiens werk diep ingaat op de geschiedenis en cultuur van Wales. Hij creëert boeiende verhalen en grondige analyses, waardoor het verleden tot leven komt voor een breed publiek. Zijn schrijven, vaak gevormd tijdens reizen door Europa, getuigt van een scherp oog voor detail en een toewijding om de Welshe geschiedenis toegankelijk te maken. Davies' aanpak combineert meesterlijk wetenschappelijke nauwkeurigheid met een gave voor popularisering, en resoneert zo met lezers en luisteraars die geïnteresseerd zijn in geschiedenis en identiteit.
The history of Port Talbot Harriers showcases its evolution as a significant athletic club in Wales since its founding in 1921. A. E. 'Arthur' Williams played a pivotal role in the club's development for over six decades, serving as a key figure in its growth and success. The ongoing dedication of the committee has further solidified the club's standing within the community, highlighting its enduring legacy in athletics.
Set in 1953, a ten-year-old boy embarks on an extraordinary train journey across Wales, experiencing a series of thrilling adventures. His escapades include stowing away on a freight train in Ireland, witnessing a historic political event in Scotland, and conquering the challenging north face of Norfolk's highest point, as well as scaling Ben Nevis, Britain's tallest peak. This coming-of-age tale captures the spirit of adventure and the wonders of exploration during a transformative time in history.
Captured through the lenses of some of the leading names in photography, Cities on the Edge provides a fascinating insight into six of the world's most 'edgy' cities. Published to coincide with ambitious international 'Cities on the Edge' cultural programme, Davies and his hand picked team ofphotographers provide an incredible visual journey through six cities sharing common cultural, historical, social and economic ties (Liverpool, Naples, Marseilles, Istanbul, Gdansk, Bremen). They are all ports, cities with great histories, cities which have battled with their capital cities overmany centuries, cities famous for their creativity, humour, distinctiveness, love of football. They are also cities which are sometimes considered by their countrymen to be difficult and unruly. Beautiful, unnerving and often stark but always striking, Cities on the Edge is a visually stunning taleof six beautifully and contradictory cities placing their complicated histories in context with their place in the 'New Eur
This history of Wales is written in the Welsh language. The first three chapters concentrate on prehistoric, ancient and medieval Wales, the next three run from the end of the Middle Ages to the mid-19th century and the next three on the last 100 years. The book is written from a national rather than a nationalist perspective.
Werke 1970 - 1980
