Swansea is located on the beautiful Gower Peninsular, the UK's first designated 'area of outstanding natural beauty'. Although much of the city's architectural heritage was destroyed in war time bombing, its wide sandy beaches, spectacular coastal scenery, varied cultural events, lush parks, magnificent Maritime Quarter and medieval castles have preserved Swansea's place as a major vacation destination. Walk the streets of Swansea and you'll know why Wales is
Thomas' early life played into his writing heritage. For example, "Dylan Marlais Thomas was born on October 27, 1914, in Swansea, Wales"("Dylan Thomas Biography"). Both parents had a welsh legacy, which caused Dylan to write differently from many English poets. Also, "His father taught English at the Swansea grammar school, which in due course the boy attended"("Dylan Thomas"). At Swansea grammar school Dylan fully pursued his English and poetry studies, till he became incredibly talented writer. Thus
middle school children in Europe (Swansea Sound, 2013). Obesity can increase the level of lipids, blood pressure and insulin. It is also related to the rate of coronary heart disease. The obesity in childhood can indirectly influence their health in adult (Freedman and Khan et al., 2001). Swansea Council has launched a series of public relations campaigns to enhance the fight against children obesity such as free exercise courses for children (City and Country of Swansea, 2010). However, the rate of obesity
popular American imagination”. His poetry was thought of as images that come together to form other images. (“Dylan Thomas” ) In his lifetime, Dylan Thomas wrote a collection of poems, plays, and an autobiography. Dylan Marlais Thomas was born in Swansea, Wales on October 27, 1914. The name Dylan came from his father who that “son of the sea” would be the perfect name for his son. His mother thought he would get bullied and called “Dull one” so she changed the preoccupation to Dullan. (“Dylan Thomas”
poems. Dylan Thomas was born Dylan Marlais Thomas on October 27, 1914 in Sawansea, South Wales. He was born to David John Thomas and Florence Williams Thomas, and had only one sister, Nancy Marles Thomas. Although, Dylan Thomas went to school at Swansea Grammar School, he only attended for six years (1925-1931). In the years he went to school, he showed great interest in extracurricular activities that were related to school work. He spent many of his summers visiting his maternal aunts at Carmarthenshire
best man. Eric, I know we were students together – and back in those days I would have certainly been tempted to pawn them both for some extra beer money – but please, the drinks today are already on you. For those who don't know, I met Eric at Swansea University, where we both spent three years not reading for a degree in Engineering. That said, we did conduct some excellent practical research on tika masala viscosity, chapatti-nan absorbency co-efficients, and the fluid dynamics of snakebite and
Dylan Thomas Dylan Marlais Thomas born at 5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Uplands, Swansea. His father, David John (D.J.) Thomas was Senior English Master at Swansea Grammar School. Dylan Thomas is one of the most original voices in British poetry since Yeats and Elliot. Thomas only lived 39 years, writing beautiful poetry. Dylan’s time and life had only little to do with his poetry. His father David J. Thomas was Senior English Master at Swansea Grammar School, which Dylan attended. At the age of 17, Dylan left
I Miss Feeling Uncomfortable Going overseas was indeed one of the most amazing experiences of my life. It has had a lasting impact, an impact I feel every day of my life. After living in Swansea, Wales last year, I had grown accustomed to biking along the Atlantic Coast Bay to class everyday, hiking amongst sheep-littered cliffs, more green than I could imagine, and walking the beach, just a quarter-mile from my dorm, on moonlit nights, contemplating the world and my place in it. However, I had
will be the discovery of his personal life, his marriage, his career and his death, and as well as an expounding of two of his poems. Dylan Thomas was born on October 27, 1914, in Swansea, Glamorgan Wales. (Applebee 1001). Thomas was the youngest child of David John Thomas and Florence Hannah Thomas. He attended Swansea Grammar School, where his father taught as an English literature professor. Although Thomas was a very sickly child who often shied away from school, he preferred reading on his own
Thomas Robert Malthus was born on February 13, 1766 in the county of Surrey, England and was the sixth of seven children. He was baptized as Thomas Robert but usually went by T. Robert Malthus or Robert Malthus; however, his friends and family usually referred to him as Robert or Bob. Malthus was the son of Henrietta (née Graham) and Daniel Malthus. His father, Daniel was a peculiar man with eccentric opinions; “with a highly cultivated mind and very fascinating manner, he was cold and reserved in
What similarities do Dylan Thomas, the alcoholic poet who drank himself to death in 1953, who was (and is) the pride of the Welsh, and Franz Ferdinand, the Scottish rock band (not the Archduke!) formed in 2002 share? Nothing, one may say with a shrug of the shoulders, but closer investigation reveals that these two artists have a surprising lot in common with each other. Of course, some may be quick to say that Franz Ferdinand’s lyrics are nowhere near as good as Dylan Thomas’ poetry, but that seems
Meet Felicity Elizabeth Whorton Born in Perth to Bob and Catherine Whorton, Felicity moved to Sydney at the age of nine when her father was promoted to the head office of his financing firm. Felicity finished primary school at the local public school and then attended a well-regarded private girls’ high school. Felicity was captain of the lacross team and while she was not in the top echelons of academic achievers, Felicity was a diligent student who brought home consistently good grades and was
Andrew Hozier-Byrne, better known as Hozier, the singer/songwriter behind the hit track “Take Me to Church” has quickly rose to fame in these past two years. Born in [///], Ireland, a small town near Dublin on March 17th, 1990. The isolated town actually helped him discover his love for music, as well a dad and mom who were gifted creatively. His mother, [///], was an artist (who actually created an album cover for him!) and his father, who is one of Hozier’s most significant inspirations, was a
Thomas Wyatt was a Renaissance poet. He attended St. Johnson’s College in Cambridge. He was married to Elizabeth Brooks. “Wyatt married Elizabeth Brooke around 1520, but it seems to have been an unhappy union, and the couple lived apart after the birth of their son, Thomas Wyatt the younger, in 1521.” (“The Facts On File…”) Soon after Wyatt started working in the court of Henry VIII and was very well liked by Henry. After 1536 Wyatt began his diplomatic career with missions from France and Rome
yet, no one knows who penned them. He wrote many poems that brought him fame, but not fortune during his lifetime and made him much larger than life since his untimely death. Dylan Marlais Thomas was born on October 27, 1914, to Welsh parents in Swansea, South Wales. His father was an English Literature professor and began reading Shakespeare to him before he could even read. It seems as though Thomas was born to write stories through poetry. He began writing as a small child and had his works published
Backstory Nigel was born from a British father and an Emirati mother in Dubai. His father is an archeologist and curator of one of the museums while his mother enjoys managing her small business of hand crafted textiles and clothing. She was also the religious one in the relationship and thus Nigel was raised believing in sufism. Growing up Nigel enjoyed playing outside in the general vicinity of animals since he had a curious affinity with them. At age 11, while playing outside like he always did
Thatcher was born Margaret Hilda Roberts in Grantham, Lincolnshire, on 13 October 1925. Her father was Alfred Roberts, originally from Northampton shire, and her mother was Beatrice Ethel (née Stephenson) from Lincoln shire. She spent her childhood in Grantham, where her father owned two grocery shops. She and her older sister Muriel (1921–2004) were raised in the flat above the larger of the two, on North Parade near the railway line. Her father was active in local politics and the Methodistchurch
Clarence Thomas was born in a small town called Pin Point, just outside of Savannah, Georgia. When Thomas was three years old, his father left him and his family. Thomas’ mother, Leola, struggled to put food on the table as a single, working mom. Sometimes making only pennies in a single day, Leola often depended heavily on charity to support her family. The house they lived in was a one-room shack with dirt floors and no plumbing. When Clarence was seven years old, a tragic house fire left the Thomas
In the film Swansea Love Story, the difficult lives of heroin addicts in Swansea, Wales is illustrated quite vividly. The film mainly focuses on the story of a homeless couple, Amy Protheroe and Cornelius Collins, but does occasionally piece in other people. The film focuses on the rise of heroin and how it’s becoming increasingly popular in Swansea. The drug seems to have taken over the town, and turned doing heroin into a sort of sub-culture there. The film shows the hardships Amy and Cornelius
Alan Hornsby 11/7/14 1104-003 Flowers for Tommy (Thomas “Tommy” Flowers) Tommy was born Thomas Harold Flowers in 1905 on December 22nd. Tommy’s early life tended to remain in his birthplace which was London’s East Side. Even as a young man Tommy showed interest in engineering. Unlike his father who was a bricklayer, “At the age of 16 [Thomas] took an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering at the Royal Arsenal”. (Reuver and Simons 1) Despite working with mechanical engineering, Thomas would turn