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This unique biography merges working and personal life to outline one person’s experience of Britain’s de-industrialisation. From Neath-Port Talbot via Manchester to Sunderland and far beyond, the yearly accounts, intertwined with more intimate anecdotes, provide a convincing picture of what has gone wrong and what is right in British manufacturing. Philip’s account concludes where it started, proposing an exemplary plan of the decarbonisation that is required for regeneration, and to arrest the disastrous prospect of further climate change.
Philip Adams
Whilst its main focus is on the origins and development of Ludlow’s twinning with its partner, La Ferté-Macé, from 1986 up until now, this timely book will be of interest to many other twinning organisations and their members.
It provides valuable insights into the practice of Twinning, demolishing several misconceptions along the way. It explores the factors needed for successful twinning, such as relationships with local government, and the influence of Ludlow twinning’s food and drink, sporting and musical connections.
It is, above all, about the people who have made twinning possible and those who have benefitted from its unique experience.
Best of all, it comes from the very mouths of the many people who have been so involved over the last thirty years and more.
The railways of Briton Ferry and district – past, present and future
Philip Adams and Martin Davies
This book is of great interest for the rail enthusiast, the travelling public, the transport specialist and members of a railway family – whether you are looking for nostalgia or towards the future of railways in south Wales.
It touches on most matters: the arrival of the railways, stations, passengers, timetables, industrial railways, freight, locomotives and sheds, rails staff, scrapping and preservation, accidents, ownership and the future.
The book considers the issues raised about future transport needs and how integrated transport systems, with heavy railways as their core, can contribute to the re-development and prosperity of regions such as Swansea Bay.
“ The history of how the railways and industry drove each other is balanced by social aspects with personal accounts from railwaymen and enthusiasts. Lavishly illustrated, this is a comprehensive study.” Great Western Rail Review
Briton Ferry and its people 1814-2014
Philip Adams
The author traces the south Wales town of Briton Ferry (Llansawel) and its people through industrialisation, de-industrialisation and austerity.
Can this once vibrant and innovative community, now labelled as a dormitory, re-invent itself and restore its glorious past? This paperback book is packed with anecdotes and over 130 illustrations, many in full colour. It will be of great interest to schools, students and present and past residents of the town.
War Dissent in a Welsh Town
Philip Adams
For too many people Philip Adams’ book will be an inconvenient truth which, until now, has been conveniently buried.
The impact of World War One on Briton Ferry. Using material from the period the author has built up a story of resistance to military conscription and war - involving not just the local inhabitants but also leading politicians, suffragettes and philosophers of period, including Keir Hardie and Emmeline Pankhurst.
‘Philip has put a huge amount of work into this book which records the courage of past generations to stand up for their beliefs. It is well worth a read.’ Stephen Kinnock MP
Port Talbot’s War Resistance 1914-1918
Philip Adams
Many people are unaware that Port Talbot and the Afan Valley was a hotbed of war resistance during the Great War.
The author’s carefully-presented narrative and evidence of the imprisonment and torture of the resisters will be of interest and surprise to many readers, whether general public or historians. The book provides a fine commemoration of our debt to these oft-misunderstood, but brave, men.
“ ‘Daring to Defy’ brings to light a fascinating and powerful truth about events in Port Talbot and the Afan Valley during World War One.” Michael Sheen
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