The Hebrides are a set of islands that were settled early in the history of Great Brittain. The Hebrides were ruled by the Norse for a greater portion of their early history. After the defeat of the Vikings, the islands fell under Scotish rule. In the 1800s many people were forced to flee the country because of unfair landlords.
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".
This will focus on Connah's Quay Power Station, from the excerpt of Real Wales, written by Peter Finch. Connah's Quay Power Station is spoken of within a series of other aspects of Wales, and it is a 1,420 MW gas power station in North Wales near the River Dee. Originally created in 1954, it has since been decommissioned. Finch wrote, "The Greyhound on High Street in Newport. Barafundle. The power station at Connah's Quay. Splott"(para. 4).
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:
The Greyhound is a pub that has been established for over a century on High Street in Newport.
It is mentioned in The Real Wales when Peter Finch is listing parts of Wales that are easily identifyable.
The Greyhound is a pub that has been established for over a century on High Street in Newport.
It is mentioned in The Real Wales when Peter Finch is listing parts of Wales that are easily identifyable.
The Greyhound is a pub that has been established for over a century on High Street in Newport.
It is mentioned in The Real Wales when Peter Finch is listing parts of Wales that are easily identifyable.
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).
