Dick Smith, writer linked to Dinas Powys, Wales
Dick Smith
Dick King-Smith is best known as the creator of "Babe", the sheep pig and a farmyard full of unforgettable animal characters.
Connection: Mother from Dinas Powys. Grandfather involved at Newport RFC and the WRU.
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Wartime soldier, farmer, travelling salesman, shoe factory operative, teacher, tv presenter, author, children's author of the year, Hon. M. Litt. (Bristol), Hon. Ma (Bath)