Do you love all Dogs, big, small, old and young?Can you handle a emotional, emotive rollercoaster of a read?DOG TALES: Vol 1Twelve True Dog Stories from around the WorldDandy’s DayAdopting ShirleyNapping with the NeighbourAbby and MistyThe Dog Whisperer

"Loimologia: Or, an Historical Account of the Plague in London in 1665" is a detailed examination of the devastating impact of the bubonic plague on London, authored by Nathaniel Hodges. The book provides a first-hand account of the events during the outbreak, capturing the fear, chaos, and societal responses to the epidemic. Hodges, who was a physician, offers insights into the medical practices of the time, the symptoms of the plague, and the various measures taken to combat the spread o...

The Vale of Neath line, featuring the iconic Crumlin Viaduct, connected South Wales' valleys from the mid-19th century until closure in 1964, marking a significant chapter in Welsh railway history. This book covers the Vale of Neath line, the eastern portion of which was originally the Taff Vale Extension line, opened in the mid 19th Century, and taking in all the locations in this first book. It was unique in South Wales railway history as it was the only line running east to west across ...

The third in a trilogy on the Brecon & Merthyr Railway, this book covers the line from Merthyr to Pontsticill where it met the line from Newport and continued to Brecon. Between Pontsticill and Brecon the line ran through beautiful scenery with reservoirs on the west side and the Brecon Beacons on the east with the famous Seven Mile bank to test the ability of fireman not to stall their engine. The book is hugely illustrated as it passes through Pontsticill and on through Dolygaer, Pentir ...

A pictorial survey of the railway lines connecting the local oil towns to the Great Western Railway, and the original GWR Terminus at Neyland.Part of the West Wales Railways series, this book starts at Clarbeston Road, covering the oil-rich town of Milford Haven. Oil refineries were opened in Milford Haven predominately in the 1960s, in association with the deep-water port to accommodate super tankers from the Middle East, though the development of other products a...

This book on the Brecon & Merthyr, deals with the section from Bargoed to Pontsticill Junction, covering the line built by the B&M to join onto the section running north from Bargoed built by the Rhymney Railway, much dominated at the time by nearby Dowlais Ironworks. Included is the short section from Pant to Dowlais Central. It contains photographs of every location along the line, including many that have not before been published. The volume includes a fascinating account of the Pantyw...

"A helpful contribution to Welsh railway history . . . definitely one for those with an interest in South Wales railways and industrial history." — Welsh Railways Research Circle NewsletterThis book, as part of the South Wales Valleys series, deals with the former Brecon & Merthyr Railway line which ran from Bassaleg (north of Newport) to Brecon and Rhymney B&M, the latter line being closed north of New Tredegar in 1930 due to a landslide,...

Former railway manager John Hodge continues his fascinating history of Wales' transport lines.Part of the West Wales Railways series, Whitland to Pembroke Dock continues the previous South Wales Main Line series covering the line from the Severn Tunnel through to ends of the main line in West Wales.This volume covers a largely agricultural and holiday line, centering on the Welsh towns of Tenby and Pembroke. The line was worked by Whitland depot whic...

This volume covers the important main line section of line between Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour, the terminus station opening in 1906 and replacing New Milford (later Neyland) as the previous main line terminus. In 1909 Cunard passenger liners between New York and Liverpool began calling at Fishguard and this book contains a fascinating account of this working lasting 3-4 years which saw fast connecting trains running to Paddington and the Continent via Dover. There were also important...

A work "which must rank as one of the finest railway history books of 2020" from the author of Llanelly West to Carmarthen (West Somerset Railway Association).Railways and Industry in the Sirhowy Valley is the first full history of the railways that served this important area of Welsh industry, covering all aspects of its rail transport and manufacturing history. It is the latest volume in an ongoing series of books, covering the history and devel...

A photo-filled history of this part of Welsh coal country and its freight and passenger service.Following the first volume dealing with the Llynfi Valley, this book provides details on individual aspects of railways operation focusing on the Ogmore, Garw, and Porthcawl branches in this area of South Wales. The books give a history of the railway, coal mining, and other industrial aspects of each Valley that combine to make up the Tondu Valleys, with detailed commen...

A comprehensive history of a Welsh railway hub and the coal companies and passengers it has served.The book begins with a history of the industrial development of the Tondu Valleys, including the succession of great industrialists who led the way in the area. This is followed by a chapter on the position of the Tondu Valleys in the South Wales Coalfield with colliery and colliery company details. Railway passenger services are next covered, followed by railway coal...