For many the vibrant seaside village of Mumbles is the gateway to the
beautiful Gower Peninsula, and both have fascinating history and fine
scenery to offer. Mumbles is well known for many things, including the
Mumbles Mile, the popular pier and the historic Oystermouth Castle, and
the village was once important for oyster fishing. The Gower Peninsula
was Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the special
charm of this place has been well protected. Many of the scenic and
popular highlights of Gower are visited in this book, as well as some
lesser-known places. Notable events and prehistoric sites are described,
and we meet the 'Red Lady' of Paviland and the 'Queen of Reynoldston'.
Other personalities include the legendary rugby half-back pairing of
Haydn Tanner and Willie Davies from Penclawdd and the 'Golden Boy' of
Welsh football, Ivor Allchurch. Gower's stunning coast and villages are
well represented, from Langland Bay to Rhossili and from Newton to
Llanrhidian. From shipwrecks to fairy stories, this fascinating A to Z
tour features a carefully chosen selection of the places, people and
history of Mumbles and Gower. Illustrated throughout, this attractive
book will appeal to all those with an interest in this very special part
of Wales.
