10 QUOTES WITH «WALES»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
Wales.
Eventually, I was sent to Wales and Germany, and after the war, to Paris.
My literary career kicked off in 1956 when, as a resident of Swansea, South Wales, I published my first novel, 'Lucky Jim.'
Who knows but that England may revive in New South Wales when it has sunk in Europe.
I was cleaning out the pigsty at a farm in Wales, where my mother had rented a room, when the results of my final school exam were handed to me by the postman, along with the news that I had a state scholarship to Oxford. I had waited for this letter for so many weeks that I had abandoned hope, deciding that I had failed ignominiously.
At 11, I passed the scholarship - only just; I wasn't very good at maths - to Ilford County High for Girls. When the Second World War started we were evacuated, first of all to Ipswich, and then to Aberdare, Queen of the Valleys, in south Wales.
It profits a man nothing to give his soul for the whole world... but for Wales!
I found myself at dusk in the bewitching Roman city of Jerash with H.M. Queen Rania of Jordan one year, and scrambling with hardened paparazzi to get an image of the Princess of Wales in a tiny Nepalese clinic in the foothills of the Himalayas another.
It has, therefore, been a favorite boast of the people of Wales and Cornwall, that the original British stock flourishes in its unmixed purity only among them.
Growing up in Wales was a pretty Draconian experience with religion.
Wales was in ancient times divided into three parts nearly equal, consideration having been paid, in this division, more to the value than to the just quantity or proportion of territory.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WALES»
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Wales in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Wales and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Josey
Wales: Two Westerns
Two classic westerns in one paperback--The Outlaw Josey Wales and Gone to Texas--the basis of Clint Eastwood's movie The Outlaw Josey Wales. By the author of The Education of Little Tree.
This volume is a catalog of sculptured material excavated from Roman military and civilian sites in Wales, primarily Caerwent and the fortress of the Second Augustan Legion at Caerleon.
Richard J. Brewer, British Academy, 1986
This Lonely Planet guide includes comprehensive coverage of Wales's attractions, from Cardiff to the Brecon Beacons & Anglesey.
Abigail Hole, Etain O'Carroll, 2004
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Wales and the Britons, 350-1064
The most detailed history of the Welsh from Late-Roman Britain to the eve of the Norman Conquest. Integrates the history of religion, language, and literature with the history of events.
T. M. Charles-Edwards, 2013
This book provides an introduction to the history of medieval Wales, with particular emphasis on political developments.
Readers can discover all the foul facts about WALES, including why Druids split humans in half, how the Normans outwitted the Welsh with a lump of ham and how an army of welsh mums fought off the French once and for all.
Providing some of the best insights into both traditional and contemporary Wales through a fascinating section on Welsh myths and legends, this reference guide has detailed map coverage and includes suggested itineraries.
David Atkinson, Neil Wilson, 2007
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Family Law in England and
Wales
Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this concise exposition and analysis of the essential elements of law with regard to family relations, marital property, and succession to estates in England and ...
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English in
Wales: Diversity, Conflict, and Change
This sociolinguistic perspective on Wales takes account of both principal languages, in contemporary life and in history.
Nikolas Coupland, Alan Richard Thomas, 1990
Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, and religion and culture of Wales.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WALES»
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Wales is used in the context of the following news items.
Britain's first 'energy positive' house opens in Wales
The Solcer House at Cenin in Stormy Down, Wales, was build as part of the Low Carbon Research Institute programme. For every £100 spent on electricity used ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Fifa rankings: Wales enter world top 10 for first time
Wales have achieved their highest Fifa world ranking, entering the top 10 for the first time. Chris Coleman's side have moved up 12 places to 10th, with England ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
Wales need four points to reach Euro 2016, says John Toshack
Wales have 14 points from their six games in Group B, which gives them a three-point lead over second-placed Belgium and a five-point advantage over Israel ... «BBC Sport, Jun 15»
Velothon Wales cycle race: Tacks discovered on route
Cyclists taking part in a major race in south Wales were forced to carry their bikes for a time after a small amount of tacks were discovered on the route. «BBC News, Jun 15»
Full Time Match ends, Wales 1, Belgium 0.
Sam Vokes (Wales) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 87:09. Delay over. ... Delay in match Gareth Bale (Wales) because of an injury. 81:18. Eden Hazard ... «BBC Sport, Jun 15»
Bless her! Six-year-old Maisie met the Queen but when a soldier …
He later told Heart Wales: “It was an extremely proud moment.” He revealed she had not at first been keen on the prospect of wearing traditional clothes to hand ... «WalesOnline, Jun 15»
Wales to introduce e-cigarette ban
Wales has a strong tradition of using legislation to improve public health and I am confident the measures in the public health bill will continue this. “We want to ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
Toby Alderweireld: Wales can qualify for Euros says Belgium star
Belgium's Toby Alderweireld expects his country to top their Euro 2016 qualifying group but says rivals Wales can also reach the finals in France. Belgium lead ... «BBC Sport, Jun 15»
David Cameron denies waging 'war on Wales'
David Cameron has denied waging a "war on Wales", saying he wants to deliver more devolution. Speaking to BBC Wales, he admitted there were ... «BBC News, May 15»
Election 2015: No Wales powers bill in first 100 days
A new law giving Wales more powers may not be introduced as quickly as had been suggested by the chancellor. BBC Wales understands the proposed Wales ... «BBC News, May 15»
