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| Author | Topic: My first visit to Wales |
| Karen Elliott, USA |
posted 12/11/08 8:50 PM
I will visit Wales for the first time in July/August of 2009. I would like to have input from anyone from Wales or anyone who has visited Wales. I am interested in walking tours (say 5 miles a day), historical places, the south valley, mining areas (my great-grandfather was from Ebbw Vale), cool pubs and little known places like Hay-on-Wye for it's used book stores, etc. I am conducting research on Wales and life in Wales in the mid-to-late 19th century. What books, besides, Peter's of course, should I read? Hi, Peter, it's Lois Sanderson's daughter in NM. |
| Malacara |
posted 12/30/08 7:47 AM
There's not much in the valley regarding mining left, as much has been "regenerated", but Rhondda heritage park and Big pit in Blaenavon are a must. If you are in North Wales, don't forget the slate miners, a marvelous two trip quarry....http://www.llechwedd-slate-caverns.co.uk/... Well worth a visit. Enjoy Cymru |
| Delane Maddox Mayfield |
posted 2/10/09 3:28 PM
I TOO am going to Wales for family research in July and Aug/09---I am getting this book and would like ANY other info as what NOT to miss!Thanks! |
| BiroBoru |
posted 2/19/09 0:05 AM
where all you going ? despite the sentimental history the Valley's are gloomy lotsa nice hikes Pembrokeshire |
| Marian |
posted 2/26/09 0:04 AM
What about the gold mine? Do they still have tours and is it worth the visit? |
| BiroBoru |
posted 2/26/09 2:21 AM
aha......Dolgaethi ?? old roman mine, you get to wear a miner's hat and look for your own gold. Which might not be a bad thing the way things are going ! |
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