List Of Writers

EVANS, WILLIAM JOHN

14 Llys Nant Fer, Gwauncaegurwen, SA18 1EP
Tel: 01269–823791

Poet and writer in both Welsh and English. Born in the Swansea Valley. William was a miner, working underground, for over forty years – an experience which is the inspiration of his book, Pit Memories. Has also written a number of scripts on the subject of safety for the Coal Board. William won a scholarship to Coleg Harlech under the auspices of the National Union of Mineworkers and attended Ruskin College on a scholarship from the Coal Board.

Selected Publications:
Pit Memories (available from the author)


Eligible Writers on Tour subjects:
Discuss the effect of the coal industry on the literature and reading culture of the home and the community through the medium of manuscripts, pictures, photographs and old documents.

AGE RANGE: School-children, 6-18 and also WEA adults’ groups, WI etc.