Welsh History: Strange but True

Sir John Pryce of Newtown Hall died in 1761. He kept the embalmed bodies of his first two wives on either side of his bed – until his third wife insisted that they were removed. America is named after a Welshman and the Holy Grail is kept in a bank vault in West Wales... This book contains hundreds of 'strange but true' facts and anecdotes about Welsh history. Arranged into a miniature history of Wales, and with true tales for every era, it will fascinate readers everywhere. AUTHOR: Geoff Brookes is a writer with a long-standing interest in Welsh history. His previous books include Bloody Welsh History: Swansea, Swansea Then & Now and Swansea Murders. He has appeared in The Times Educational Supplement and Welsh Country Magazine, as well as a range of other publications, such as the Independent. He lives in Swansea. SELLING POINTS: . Popular title now in paperback . Funny facts and strange true stories throughout . Arranged as a miniature history of Wales, with attractive illustrative motifs . Split into bite-sized chunks great for dipping into 50 b/w illustrations

Geoff Brookes is a writer with a long-standing interest in Welsh history. His previous books include Bloody Welsh History: Swansea, Swansea Then & Now, and Swansea Murders. He has appeared in the Times Educational Supplement and Welsh Country Magazine, as well as the Independent.

Sir John Pryce of Newtown Hall died in 1761. He kept the embalmed bodies of his first two wives on either side of his bed - until his third wife insisted that they were removed.In 1856 Ronald Rhys from the Vale of Neath disappeared for a week after seeing a strange light in a field and hearing a loud noise. He remembered being examined by small creatures who took a sample of his blood.Oh yes, and America is named after a Welshman and the Holy Grail is kept in a bank vault in West Wales...This book contains hundreds of 'strange but true' facts and anecdotes about Welsh history. Arranged into a miniature history of Wales, and with bizarre and hilarious true tales for every era, it will interest and delight readers everywhere.

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