An Englishman's Perspective of Welsh Rugby in the 1970's and Beyond

An Englishman's Perspective of Welsh Rugby in the 1970's and Beyond
Author: A. Jackson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781717589200
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The rivalry between England and Wales on the rugby field has always been intense. Living near Twickenham, I was fortunate enough to attend many England v Wales games. The fixture was always the highlight of the 5 Nations, as it was then. Invariably England came off second best, but it was always a real pleasure to see the great Welsh and British Lions stars of the day; the likes of Barry John, JPR Williams, JJ Williams, Phil Bennett, Gareth Edwards and Gerald Davies to mention just a few. The Welsh players of that period quite rightly tended to form the biggest contingent of the British Lions. It was also a great experience to witness the fantastic atmosphere created by the legions of travelling Welsh fans. The noise and the singing would be reverberating around my ears for weeks afterwards. This book is a celebration of the great Welsh team of the 70's and an insight form an Englishman's perspective of the folklore that surrounded them and the cultural identity of the nation.

Nobody Beats Us

Nobody Beats Us
Author: David Tossell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2010-11-04
Genre: Rugby Union football
ISBN: 9781845967314
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In the 1970s, an age long before World Cups, rugby union to the British public meant Bill McLaren, rude songs and, most of all, Wales. Between 1969 and 1979, the men in red shirts won or shared eight Five Nations Championships, including three Grand Slams and six Triple Crowns. But the mere facts resonate less than the enduring images of the precision of Gareth Edwards, the sublime touch of Barry John, the sidesteps of Gerald Davies and Phil Bennett, the courage of J.P.R. Williams, and the forward power of the Pontypool Front Row and 'Merv the Swerve' Davies. To the land of their fathers, these Welsh heroes represented pride and conquest at a time when the decline of the province's traditional coal and steel industries was sending thousands to the dole queue and threatening the fabric of local communities. Yet the achievements of those players transcended their homeland and extended beyond mere rugby fans. With the help of comedian Max Boyce, the culture of Welsh rugby and valley life permeated Britain's living rooms at the height of prime time, reinforcing the sporting brilliance that lit up winter Saturday afternoons. In Nobody Beats Us, David Tossell, who spent the '70s as a schoolboy scrum-half trying to perfect the Gareth Edwards reverse pass, interviews many of the key figures of a golden age of Welsh rugby and vividly recreates an unforgettable sporting era.

Godbothering

Godbothering
Author: RHIDIAN BROOK
Publisher: SPCK
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2020-03-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0281083886
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‘The problem with Rhidian’s Thoughts is how often I find myself agreeing with him. Most annoying!’ John Humphrys Why bother with God? Do you know what matters in life? What are the limits of kindness? Why doesn’t God intervene? What are you worth? For twenty years, bestselling novelist Rhidian Brook has pondered such questions on Radio 4's Thought for the Day, encouraging, nudging, sometimes provoking millions into thinking about the possibility of a God who is intimately and cosmically involved in the human story. Over 100 of his Thoughts are presented here, forming a kind of alternative history of the 21st century, and inviting us to reflect on the deeper spiritual dimensions of our lives and times. ‘This earthy disturber of breakfasts subverts and provokes with Thoughts that last much longer than a day.’ Roy Jenkins ‘I hate celebrities, Harry Potter, musicals, and Thought for the Day. Unless Rhidian Brook is on.’Philip Kerr ‘A great collection from a wise and humane thinker and writer.’Victoria Hislop ‘Profound, entertaining, wise and funny – this is a masterclass in the genre. Bishop Nick Baines ‘Gems on every page. Take your time so you can reflect fully on the beauties contained in the brevity.’Professor Laurie McGuire

Wales - The First and Final Colony

Wales - The First and Final Colony
Author: Adam Price
Publisher: Y Lolfa
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2018-12-20
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1784616915
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Collected writings by Adam Price, leader of Plaid Cymru and one of the great thinkers in current Welsh politics. It explores the viability of Welsh independence and includes some of his most famous speeches to Parliament, offering a great assessment of the current Welsh situation as well as ideas for securing a brighter future for Wales.

Welsh Rugby in the 1970s

Welsh Rugby in the 1970s
Author: Carolyn Hitt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2015-10-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781785620133
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Cyfrol sy'n ddathliad o oes aur rygbi Cymru yn yr 1970au, yn llawn pytiau difyr a lluniau di-rif sy'n adlewyrchu llwyddiant tîm rygbi Cymru yn ystod degawd a welodd chwaraewyr megis Gareth Edwards, Barry John, Phil Bennett, Mervyn Davies, JPR a llawer mwy yn tyfu'n sêr rhyngwladol. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Understanding Global Cultures

Understanding Global Cultures
Author: Martin J. Gannon
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1412957893
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"This is a significant book... for a multitude of audiences, including scholars, practitioners, students, expatriates, travelers, and those who are simply interested in culture... This book is also an ideal reference tool, since the metaphors are easy to remember yet rich in contextual value and are presented in a logical structure for quick consultation. Overall, this book is enormously appealing, genuinely useful, and a worthy addition to any collection." -Thunderbird International Business Review (2002) In Understanding Global Cultures, Fourth Edition, authors Martin J. Gannon and Rajnandini Pillai present the cultural metaphor as a method for understanding the cultural mindsets of individual nations, clusters of nations, and even continents. The fully updated Fourth Edition continues to emphasize that metaphors are guidelines to help outsiders quickly understand what members of a culture consider important. This new edition includes a new part structure, three completely new chapters, and major revisions to chapters on American football, Russian ballet, and the Israeli kibbutz. New and Continuing Features: Emphasizes clusters of national cultures and variations within each cluster, as well as both topic-oriented (authority-ranking cultures, market-pricing cultures, etc.) and cluster-focused descriptions Includes three new parts: India, Shiva, and Diversity; Scandinavian Egalitarian Cultures (Sweden, Denmark, and Finland); and Other Egalitarian Cultures (including Canada and Germany) Provides three completely new chapters: Finnish Sauna, Kaleidoscopic India and Diversity, and a final integrative summary chapter Integrates chapters through the frameworks of the GLOBE study, the Hofstede study, Hall, and Kluckholn and Strodbeck Highlights religious and ethnic diversity throughout Ancillaries Instructor Resources are available on a password-protected website at www.sagepub.com/gannon4instr. These include applications, discussion questions, model examinations,100 exercises, and suggested syllabi. Qualified instructors may contact Customer Care to receive access to the site. Understanding Global Cultures: Metaphorical Journeys Through 29 Nations, Clusters of Nations, Continents, and Diversity is appropriate for courses in International Business and Management, Strategic Management and Planning, and Cultural Studies.

Watching the English

Watching the English
Author: Kate Fox
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2014-07-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1857889177
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Updated, with new research and over 100 revisions Ten years later, they're still talking about the weather! Kate Fox, the social anthropologist who put the quirks and hidden conditions of the English under a microscope, is back with more biting insights about the nature of Englishness. This updated and revised edition of Watching the English - which over the last decade has become the unofficial guidebook to the English national character - features new and fresh insights on the unwritten rules and foibles of "squaddies," bikers, horse-riders, and more. Fox revisits a strange and fascinating culture, governed by complex sets of unspoken rules and bizarre codes of behavior. She demystifies the peculiar cultural rules that baffle us: the rules of weather-speak. The ironic-gnome rule. The reflex apology rule. The paranoid pantomime rule. Class anxiety tests. The roots of English self-mockery and many more. An international bestseller, Watching the English is a biting, affectionate, insightful and often hilarious look at the English and their society.

History of the Britons

History of the Britons
Author: Nennius
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2022-09-15
Genre: Art
ISBN:
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"History of the Britons" (Latin: Historia Brittonum) is a historic manuscript of the indigenous British people that was originally written in Latin around 828 A.D. It is commonly attributed to the Welsh monk Nennius, as some early manuscripts have a preface written in his name. It describes the supposed settlement of Britain by Trojan expatriates and states that Britain took its name from Brutus, a descendant of Aeneas, a Trojan hero in Greco-Roman mythology.

Uses of Heritage

Uses of Heritage
Author: Laurajane Smith
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2006-11-22
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1134368038
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Examining international case studies including USA, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, this book identifies and explores the use of heritage throughout the world. Challenging the idea that heritage value is self-evident, and that things must be preserved, it demonstrates how it gives tangibility to the values that underpin different communities.

From Fair Sex to Feminism

From Fair Sex to Feminism
Author: J A Mangan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1135175772
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First published in 1987 with the aim of deepening understanding of the place of women in the cultural heritage of modern society, this collection of essays brings together the previously discrete perspectives of women's studies and the social history of sport. Using feminist ideas to explore the role of sport in women's lives, From Fair Sex to Feminism is a central text in the study of sport, gender and the body.