Davies Robert Ll (4 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 166pp, illustrated, paperback; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 166 pages.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Signed. Signed by Author. A River Never Sleeps traces two centuries of life along the Eastern Cleddau, exploring the intertwined histories of Martletwy, Minwear, Newton and Coedcanlas from 1750 to 1950. Drawing on parish records, family stories and local tradition, it reveals how farming, river trade, estate life and rural crafts shaped these small Pembrokeshire communities. Rich in detail and rooted in place, the book offers a vivid portrait of everyday people, changing landscapes and the quiet resilience of riverside life. A valuable volume for collectors of Welsh local history and anyone with ties to this corner of Pembrokeshire. SIGNED COPY. …

Condition: Good. Flow Gently, Sweet River: A Local History of Lawrenny explores the history and heritage of the Pembrokeshire village of Lawrenny, situated on the banks of the Cleddau estuary in West Wales. The book examines the development of the community, its people, traditions and changing way of life, with particular attention to its close relationship with the surrounding waterways and countryside. An interesting account of local life and the history of this distinctive corner of Pembrokeshire. A valuable addition for anyone interested in Welsh local history, genealogy and the heritage of the region.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Special Edition. A Special Edition Produced to Celebrate the 2000 New Millennium for Patron Subscribers. Obviously a Limited Edition but the Limitation Number isn't printed anywhere, however there c. 125 Subscribers listed, add in a few copies for Libraries, and other Institutions, etc. I would doubt there were more than 200 copies published? Bound in a very dark blue (or black) cloth with bright metallic gilt titling to the front cover and spine. This copy is in Very Good Condition with No Inscriptions or major marks, but the dust-jacket has a little light creasing and a small, now neatly closed tear, however the d/j is now in a new protective clear - removable - bookfilm plastic cover and looks Fine. Internally there is a long vertical crease line to the front blank free endpaper, where I imagine it has been accidentally folded back! There are a very few TINY flecks to the front page fore-edges. All Negligible 'flaws', but otherwise I would have catagorised the book as as Nr. FINE/Near As New. (15pp) + 436 + Index. Maps, Photo Illustrations, diagrams, tables, etc. All in b/w. A Definitive History of these villages in Pembrokeshire. Coal Mining, Agriculture, Farms, Community, Census, Mansions, The Garden Pit Disaster at Landshipping, etc, etc. A Very Scarce Title. This book is overweight at aaround 2 kilos unpackaged, and MAY require extra postage for International Customers. Please ask if unsure. See Images. ; Large, Heavy, 4to 11" - 13" tall.…