Aberystwyth is a seasid town located in the county of Ceredigion. It is also home to Aberystwyth University. The cities primary importance appears to be the university and the role that it plays in the college system in Wales. In the victorian era, the city became a significant vacation destination following the completeion of the Cambrian Railway line that ran through the city.
Aberystwyth is mentioned in a passing refrence in Peter Finch's Real Wales. He simply states, "The sewage works at Aberystwyth".
Splott, Wales is a district of Cardiff, which is the capital of Wales. Splott is known for the old steelworks that used to be the center of the town. The city was founded by the steel workers who worked in the factories in this area. In the excerpt from Real Wales, Finch uses Splott as an example to show people what Wales really is like.
Pwllheli is located on the Llyn Peninsula in Wales near the northern seaside. Although Pwllheli is a popular tourist destination in the 21st century, it hosts a small population of around 4,000 residents. Pwllheli is also known for its maritime features, as the sailing academy Plas Heli is located in this town. The majority of Pwllehli residents speak Cymraeg (aka Welsh) as their first language, which is one of the oldest languages in Europe. Pwllheli is mentioned in "Real Wales" by Peter Finch:
Portsmouth is a port in Hampshire, which is a city located in southern England. It is known for being an important Royal navy base and dock. It is mentioned in the excerpt from Equiano’s Interesting Narrative, which revolves around a long journey through different regions in Africa. Thus, in the excerpt, the journey continues from Portsmouth to the Thames.
"In pursuance of our orders we sailed from Portsmouth for the Thames, and arrived at Deptford the 10th of December, where we cast anchor just as it was high water" (Equiano).
The Philippines is a country located in Southeast Asia. It got its name from King Phillip II of Spain, who was king during the Spanish colonization of the island. The Philippick Islands are also mentioned in the passage titled “The Royal Exchange” by Joseph Addison, which comments on England and its foreign trade in the 18th century. It refers to everything that England could gain through prospects with foreign countries.
