Boofy's is a fish and chips restauraunt in Barry Islands at Whitmore Bay. They sell items like cod, bacon rolls, hotdogs, and many things + chips. There's a view of the ocean and "The Codfather of Soul" has been named among UK's best, according to a TripAdvisor review.
Pembrokshire is located on the southwest coast of Wales. It was established in 1889 following the Local Government Act of 1888. It holds much historical significance, as it was a battleground in the English Civil War in the 17th century as well, and today is remains a location for many prehistoric sites. In is mentioned in the excerpt from Real Wales, in which the speaker comments on how he had met a widely popular novelist who had never visited it before.
Located in Scotland, Loch Lomond is about fourteen miles from Glasgow, and it is the largest lake in all of Great Britain. The loch was originally named after the Dukes of Lennox (giving it the name "Loch Lennox"), and its current name most likely originates from Gaelic.
Penylan Hill is located within Penylan, Cardiff. Penylan is a small district within the larger city of Cardiff, Wales. Penyland is known for its wide, tree lined streets and houses from the Edwardian era. Penylan is known to be one of the wealthiest areas of Cardiff. The district is home to a number of historic streets, including Boleyn Walk, which is bordering the Roath Branch, an old railway line. This area of Wales in mentioned in an excerpt from Real Wales by Peter Finch.
Many people get confused about the difference between England and Great Britain. To clarify, three countries for the island of Great Britain, Wales, England, and Scotland. Real Wales was written in 2009, so it is an extremely modern poem. In England in the early 2000s, there were many viruses that affected the country. First, there was a foot and mouth disease that hit the farmers very hard. There were also cases of the Swine Flu present in England.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. Located in the city, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official home of the Scottish monarchy. There is evidence that the city dates back to 8500 BC.
The National Museum in Cardiff was founded in 1905, and is a museum and art gallery located in Wales. In current days, exhibitions of botany, final and applied art, geology, and zoology can be found within its bounds. It is a part of the large museum network in wales, referred to as the Amgueddfa Cymru. The appeal of the museum as a tourist attraction and hometown staple can be seen in Finch's Real Wales, where he depicts the "steps of the National Museum".
Myddfai is a small village in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is famous for being the setting for many popular myths such as "the Lady of the Lake" and for being the home of the Physicians of Myddfai.
In "Real Wales" it is mentioned along with several other places in Wales.
Llangollen is a town and community, situated on the River Dee, in Denbighshire, Wales. Its riverside location forms the edge of the Berwyn range, and the Dee Valley section of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Relies heavily on tourism. (wiki)
The title of Llangollen's Vale by Anna Seward is in reference to the town. (See Ladies of Llangollen)
