Secret Barry Island
Published on 15. June 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-4456-7191-8 (ISBN)
Description
Secret Barry Island offers a unique insight into this fascinating seaside resort in the Vale of Glamorgan, delving into its lesser-known past. Thoroughly researched, within these pages local authors and lifelong residents of the area Mark and Jonathan Lambert explore Barry Island's vast history. They cover a wide range of topics - from prehistory to pilgrimage, smugglers, and the advent of tourism - taking the reader beneath the surface to uncover the hidden secrets of this popular location.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Chalford
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
100 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4456-7191-8 (9781445671918)
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Persons
Mark, along with his twin brother and co-author Jonathan, is an archaeology graduate of Cardiff University and lifelong resident of Barry Island. Both have a keen interest and extensive knowledge of Barry Island's history, and have worked on many archaeological sites in Glamorgan and beyond. Jonathan, along with his twin brother and co-author Mark, is an archaeology graduate of Cardiff University and lifelong resident of Barry Island. Both have a keen interest and extensive knowledge of Barry Island's history, and have worked on many archaeological sites in Glamorgan and beyond.