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Barry, South Wales: Ancient History: Part 1

Much of what we know or have supposed about Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan, in which it is situated has been gleaned from the buildings found there, many of which have been badly neglected for too long. There are also legendary stories, such as that of Joseph of Arimathea, who traded tin in Glastonbury, just across the channel and who was one of the first missionaries to this part of the [...]

The Traditional Use Of Dairy Produce: Part 3 – Eggs

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The Traditional Use Of Dairy Produce: Part 1 – Milk

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The Ancient History of Barry, South Wales: Part Two

In the Twelfth Century, William de Barri owned Barry Castle, but it was attacked and destroyed by Llewellyn Bren in-16. It is said that the Cavaliers rebuilt it, but that it was subsequently destroyed again by the Roundheads, never to be [...]

Gardening Tools: A Synopsis

You doubtless already know the best way to keep your plants growing well in your garden. However, in order to keep your vegetables and garden plants growing well, you do require good quality soil, sunlight and adequate water. Although these are supplied by nature, you also need modern gardening tools to maintain your garden in good form. Gardening tools are a great help in taking care of your plants and providing the right growing conditions that have such a constructive effect on your plants’ [...]

About Power Screwdrivers

Have you ever had to cope with a obstinate screw that just would not go into the material as easily as you wanted? How about one that would not come out for you either? This is annoying as well as time wasting. Power screwdrivers are a great resolution for these issues. They are very effective and [...]

Four Generations of Carpentry

My family has had carpenters in it for at least four generations and I can not go back any farther than that. My father’s father came from Anglesey, an island off north Wales called Ynys Mon in Welsh. I visited his place of birth once. We were directed by a local old-timer to a meadow, but we could not see a house or any ruins. I scrambled up unto a mound of earth to get a better view and then we realized that I was standing on his old [...]

How To Use Dairy Produce: Part 2 – Cheese

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The Traditional Use Of Dairy Produce: Part 4 – Eggs (cont.).

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