About the Day

With summer just around the corner Llafur: The Welsh People’s History Society is delighted to be hosting a free event in the heart of Pembrokeshire. Leading historians form across the country will explore the fascinating history of Welsh holiday resorts in the beautiful seaside town of Tenby.

This day long celebration of Welsh social history from the 18^th century will be led by Professor Peter Stead. We are delighted to have to this opportunity to reflect on a staple national industry reaching from Rhyl in the North to Tenby in the South, stretching from Llandrindod Wells in the East to Barmouth in the West. In addition to this packed programme of speakers we are pleased to offer a guided walking tour of Tenby exploring the town’s rich historic and literary connections.

So why not bring your bucket and spade and join us for a memorable day at the seaside!

Event Programme

Speakers on the day will include:

Professor Peter Borsay, "Tenby: The Evolution of a Resort, c.1760-c.1939"

Dr Mari Wiliam, ''Rhyl in the 1950s: Contested Identities in a Seaside Resort?'

Professor Richard Griffiths, "Boom and Bust: The Perpetual Reinvention of Llandrindod Wells"

John Hirst, "'Beautiful Barmouth', Nineteenth Century Tourism in a Small Welsh Town"

Professor Tony Curtis will also be leading a walking tour around historic and Tenby. Places on this guided tour will be limited so to avoid disappointment please book a place in advance of the day.  

While lunch will not be provided there are a number of excellent cafes close to the Centre. Directions will be provided on the day.

Finding us

The event is to be held at the Augustus Place Community Centre, Augustus Place, Tenby, SA70 7DJ. The Centre is located at the end of Augustus Place opposite the Multi-story Car Park in Upper Park Road.

Contact

To register for the event and for more information please contact Sian Williams at miners@swansea.ac.uk

or alternatively at

South Wales Miners' Library, Swansea University, Hendrefoelan Campus, Gower Road, Swansea SA2 7NB (Tel: 01792 518603 / 518693).

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