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Edward, The 'Black' Prince of Wales
... another marauding expedition, this time in a southerly direction. He penetrated as far as the Loire, but was compelled to retire before the superior forces of King John of France. On the I9th of September ...
Kris Coombs-Roberts, Funeral for a Friend, South Wales
... and drummer Ryan Richards. Between them they've attracted some pretty heavy duty media attention since they emerged from South Wales.
A tough work schedule has clearly reinforced their confidence, taking ...
Harold Lowe: Titanic hero from Eglwys Rhos, Caernarfonshire, North Wales
... during 1911 he apparently did switch to a White Star ship 'The Tropic'. It is on record that the White Star line had routes between 1907 and 1934 from Southampton to Cherbourg then New York. Yet on-record ...
International dialing codes from the UK, country codes list
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00995
Solomon Islands
00677
Germany
0049
Somalia
00252
Ghana
00233
South Africa
0027
Gibraltar
00350
South Korea
0082
Greece
0030
Spain ...
Bartholomew Roberts, A stolen sloop to Barbados
... commodities but more importantly she carried numerous passengers. After plundering her they felt it was time to head south again knowing such a haul would attract trouble especially since her passengers ...
Bartholomew Roberts, South to St. Bartholomew
Black Bart, South to Saint Bartholomew. (page 4)
They finally arrived at St. Bartholomew in the West Indies where they were given a marvellous welcome. They spent freely and indulged themselves as pirates ...
Adrian Morgan Actor from Beddau, South Wales
Adrian Morgan
Playing Liam Evans in BBC TV's 'Holby City' hospital drama, and Jimmi Clay in the TV series 'Doctors'
Connection: Born in Beddau, South Wales
comment by:ProudWelshman Has also ...
Alan Curtis | Leeds Socca player from Rhondda, Wales
Alan Curtis
Football (Soccer) player. Played with Leeds, Southampton and others. Alan won thirty-five caps in the 1970's and 1980's. Went on to manage.
Connection: Born in the Rhondda.
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Aled Davies, classical tenor soloist
... in countries including New Zealand, Australia, south Africa, Patagonia and the USA.
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Alfred Wallace scientist Usk in Wales
... South Wales.
comment by:IslandBrave The 'Wallace Line' (a line separating two zoological areas and drawn between the islands of Bali and Lombok) was named in his honour.
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Allan Storer, artist from Swansea, South Wales
Allan Storer
Wales rugby sports paintings.
Connection: Rugby genre sports artist based in Swansea. Welsh rugby is certainly an influence. Allan paints impressionistic oil paintings of Wales rugby ...
Alun John, media personality with a connection to Wales (Cardiff)
... photography in the late eighties.
comment by:Caerdydd
Started career on the South Wales echo and the Western Mail in Cardiff, then moved to Fleet Street and the Press Association, Evening Standard, ...
Alun Michael, politician with a connection to Wales (Penarth, Colwyn Bay, Cardiff)
Alun Michael
MP for Cardiff South and Penarth. Appointed Minister for Industry and the Regions following the 2005 general election. Formerly Defra minister.
Connection: Born in Colwyn Bay. MP for Cardiff ...
Alun Richards, writer with a connection to Wales (Rhondda, Pontypridd, South Wales)
Alun Richards
Writer and playwright.
Connection: Born in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales.
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Alun Richards biograhical information
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Andrew Vicari, artist with a connection to Wales (Port Talbot, Aberdare, South Wales)
... Italy, they moved to South Wales during the 1930's.
comment by:sarajay
His work is appreciated worldwide, especially in the Middle East where three museums are solely dedicated to his work.
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Antony John, media personality with a connection to Wales (Gilfach Goch, South Wales)
Antony John
Antony is the host of 'The Manic Organic', a popular television series broadcast in Canada on the Food Network and Home and Garden Television.
Connection: Born Gilfach Goch, South Wales ...
Barry Horne, sportsman with a Welsh connection!
... terms by Wrexham following an outstanding performance in a cup tie between the two clubs. Barry went on to play for Portsmouth, Southampton and Everton.
comment by:BagilltBoy
Lived in Bagillt ...
Barry John, sportsman with a connection to Wales (Carmarthen, South Wales, Carmarthens)
Barry John
Rugby union player, the best outside-half that ever played for Wales.
Connection: Born in Cefneithin, Carmarthenshire, South Wales.
comment by:ronaldthebodge
Lives in Radyr, has very ...
Basil Rathbone Actor with Welsh connection!
... did not come from Newport. He was born in Rhodesia, South Africa. However, his first wife did come from Newport (then in Monmouthshire) and after their divorce she spent some years running the local amateur ...
Bennett Arron | Actor from South Wales
Bennett Arron
An award-winning writer as well as an actor and stand-up comedian.
Connection: Born and raised in South Wales.
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