Bernard Lewis
@BernardLewis8
My book "Swansea and the Second World War" was published by Y Lolfa in October 2024 . It's pretty much all things Home Front Swansea 1939-45, in 300+ pages 👍
Now in print! My 300 page looks at all things Home Front in WW2 Swansea...
With a bit of luck, I should soon be receiving three years' worth of Poor Law Board correspondence between the Board and the Swansea Poor Law Union, 1862-64. 😍 Future project...
Off to see an amateur version of the Les Mis musical at the weekend. I'm getting in character...
Death Of An Officer, the latest in the acclaimed Frank Merlin WW2 detective series is just out. People say: ‘A must-read for murder mystery lovers’ Daily Mail ‘Immersive, authentic, evocative’ Financial Times ‘Top Beach Read of the summer’ Daily Mirror amzn.in/d/0xouTAS…
At our daughter's grand pile. Walls thick enough to withstand a bomb blast 😂
The Tree of Many Faces at the Gnoll Country Park has some new additions 🌲 A Woodspirit has been carved into the top of the tree, acting as a guardian of the Park. Credit to Wildboar Carvings for this incredible artistry! #UKSPF #WeAreNPT #GnollCountryPark #TreeCarving
Tennis commentators mentioning Sinner's game plan. When I played tennis my game plan was to get the ball over the net. Anything after that was a bonus! 😳😂
Starting to think I need to buy a Neil Young's greatest hits CD... Great voice.
Thought we'd be taking our newish fan back to Argos after it kept cutting out after a period of use. Realised that the 30-60-90-120 markings weren't oscillation angles but time periods... 😳🙄😂
Extracts from the review in the Swansea History Journal of my 2024 book, "Swansea and the Second World War"...
Wondering whether the weather will prevent us from enjoying a Greek salad in the garden. Usually wonder that because it's cold or piddling down. Or both... Today we're worried we might melt... 🌞😳🌞
A bit of Creedence Clearwater Revival on the old speaker... Very good 👍
Meeting a former colleague in a Swansea pub that opened in the 17th century. I left my umbrella there at the opening event but it's not been handed in... 😳😂
Due to the generosity of the editor, I have PDF copies of this book available free of charge. Self-published to a high standard with lavish illustrations. Message me for a copy or declare your interest on this post... Diary of a Swansea lad.
This is such a great book! And contains the absolute best anecdote I've EVER heard, involving the Bay City Rollers and The Wombles.
𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊 | TRAILING CLOUDS OF GLORY by Nick Burnell 🏴 A long-overdue examination of Welsh football's forgotten heroes of 1976. "It's a great book" - @elisjames @YLolfa 🛒 stanchionbooks.com/products/trail…
To find out about the history of copper in Swansea; aka Copperopolis, join us at 11am on Saturday 19 July for a free guided walk.😎We meet opposite Landore P&R , walks last 2 hours, no booking needed, please wear sturdy footwear. SA1 2JT.
This Saturday!
I'm sure it's in your diaries but just in case.... I'll be at Cover to Cover on Saturday 12th July at 2 to talk about, not one but two of my books - Time, Again, my new novel and my text book - The Short Story. Alan Bilton will be there too, a double whammy!
So, I am pleased to announce that this is now out with @penswordbooks. The story of Britain's munitions industry during the First World War. An added dimension to the problems facing Britain during the conflict. Excuse me if I do some marketing over the days that follow. Cheers!
I reckon I could have been a contender at Wimbledon were it not for the fact that my best shot was a forehand drive into the net... 😳
I would be grateful if anyone could mention the latest episode of the little podcast I produce about cricket in Wales. Today we cover the historic visit of aboriginal cricketers to Swansea in 1868 @welshcricketpod