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This man playing the fiddle is described as 'An Irishman going to Cork May 1819', probably in Swansea.

Click here to see the whole sketchbook online:
https://t.co/dfywzTYOXF

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2020-09-16

Swansea History: Some past Swansea Bands
Acrimony [1991 - 2001]
was a heavy metal band from Swansea,
active during the 1990s.
Releasing their debut album in 1994.

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2020-09-11

Maybe a bit more pointy portrait?

I saw Peter Blakes drawings an paintings in Swansea and was blown away.

There was also the Cadogan Group. . .

DT looked remarkably like my mother's brother who's life was blighted by Polio. . . I shouldn't have mentioned it tbh. . .

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2020-09-07

Had the pleasure of doing this digital oil print today for a customer, some great memories for many im sure! He had to have Trundle / 10 on the boys shirt.

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2020-08-20

We are open to view Alison Lochhead 'What's Happening?' exhibition until 4pm. Today is the last chance to view the current selection. On Monday, Alison will change the paintings and put new ones up, including some just off the easel about the explosions.

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2020-08-14

Works by (1936-2015)..born in
Ganz, who is best known for her depictions of South Wales dancers, spent several days a week underground in the 1980s, sketching miners at work, in the mines of the

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2020-08-08

Oxwich Bay
8”x6” oil on board
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An empty beach on a cold January day with clouds bubbling overhead.
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All my daily paintings are available for £95 +P&p and will be dry enough to send in 3-4 weeks
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2020-07-19

🎲 Swansea academics have joined other leading UK academic scientists in urging the government to introduce a statutory levy on gambling firms to deliver reductions in gambling harms.

➡️ https://t.co/Dr9JYQlv0y

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2020-07-03

Before roads or railways were built the best way to travel long distances was by sea.The ‘Palmerston’ was a paddle wheel steamship, called a packet as it carried the Royal Mail.
In 1830 the ship was carrying passengers twice a week btw Bristol and Swansea.

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2020-07-01

Hello 👋🏻
I’ve had a little influx in followers so I thought I’d hop on and say hi!

I’m Nia, a children illustrator based in Swansea, South Wales. My favourite things are details and texture. Thank you for following ☺️

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2020-07-01

🎸TODAY’S TUNE / CÂN Y DYDD🎸

Lame is the psychedelic new single from Swansea alt-rockers, Miki Dollarude https://t.co/9m8hWKMDQq

Influenced by diverse artists including Morrissey,Slipknot,Nirvana & Alice in Chains,it combines menacing grunge guitars with an Oasis-like chorus.

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2020-06-17

Live painting every Thursday at Swansea Farmers Market. Here are the 4 that I completed today, I ran out of paper.

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2020-06-12

© 2016 Ancient Egyptian Demonology Project: 2K, Swansea University is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Reading Listicles 3: Read Like an Egyptian is now live: https://t.co/l5442LbDZy

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2020-06-11

Join Jo on her quest to find out more about the courage of local sailors, sailing some of the most dangerous waters in the world to bring back copper ore which helped make Swansea the world’s copper kingdom of the industrial revolution https://t.co/A2gsFu75Q3

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2020-05-30

Our students are busy getting ready for the Swansea College of Art virtual Summer Show, going live in July.

Take a look at what our Illustration students have been up to https://t.co/zh49K8Y95V

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2020-05-21

Three Cliffs Bay
8”x6” oil on board
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One of my favourite views on The Gower. I like the meandering river on the way to the sea.
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All my daily paintings are available for £95 and will be dry enough to send in 3-4 weeks.
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2020-05-10