Links
For more information regarding either Richard Burton or Dylan Thomas please click on the following links.
The selection of links, listed below, are what we consider to be the most superior of Richard Burton and Dylan Thomas related websites on the internet to date, and appear here with the very kind permission of their respective owners.
Where appropriate, we have also added a link to the website owner's personal 'Twitter' account.
If you wish to have a link to your website or 'Twitter' account added here, please do not hesitate to contact us, details of which can be found on the 'Contact Us' page of this website....
For more information regarding either Richard Burton or Dylan Thomas please click on the following links.
The selection of links, listed below, are what we consider to be the most superior of Richard Burton and Dylan Thomas related websites on the internet to date, and appear here with the very kind permission of their respective owners.
Where appropriate, we have also added a link to the website owner's personal 'Twitter' account.
If you wish to have a link to your website or 'Twitter' account added here, please do not hesitate to contact us, details of which can be found on the 'Contact Us' page of this website....
www.richard-burton.co.uk
The official website for the extraordinary Richard Burton biography, 'And God Created Burton', which was written by Tom Rubython and published by The Myrtle Press in 2011.
In what is considered to be the most comprehensive and detailed biography to date, this magnificent book also includes newly discovered information regarding the Jenkins family history and features many previously unpublished photographs.
"A biographical masterpiece..." Robert Hardy.
In what is considered to be the most comprehensive and detailed biography to date, this magnificent book also includes newly discovered information regarding the Jenkins family history and features many previously unpublished photographs.
"A biographical masterpiece..." Robert Hardy.
www.visitnpt.co.uk
The website for the Neath and Port Talbot County Borough Council.
Click on the link to the 'Afan Forest Park' for details of the Richard Burton walking trails located in Pontrhydyfen and Taibach, Port Talbot. The website also includes various Richard Burton pages, photo galleries and a downloadable 'Richard Burton Trail' leaflet.
Alternatively, just sit back and browse through the pages of this incredible site to enjoy the beautiful scenery and marvel at all the outstanding attractions that Neath and Port Talbot has on offer to all its visitors.
Click on the link to the 'Afan Forest Park' for details of the Richard Burton walking trails located in Pontrhydyfen and Taibach, Port Talbot. The website also includes various Richard Burton pages, photo galleries and a downloadable 'Richard Burton Trail' leaflet.
Alternatively, just sit back and browse through the pages of this incredible site to enjoy the beautiful scenery and marvel at all the outstanding attractions that Neath and Port Talbot has on offer to all its visitors.
www.dylanthomas.com
Redesigned and updated especially for the Dylan Thomas Centenary year, this is the official website devoted to the extraordinary life and work of Wales' greatest poet and writer, Dylan Thomas.
This magnificent website is owned and maintained by the City and County of Swansea and is managed by The Dylan Thomas Centre, based in Somerset Place, Swansea.
The website offers a wide array of informative pages regarding Dylan Thomas's life and work and news of past and forthcoming events that are taking place during this Centenary year.
The official Dylan Thomas website and Dylan Thomas Centre are both well worth a visit.
This magnificent website is owned and maintained by the City and County of Swansea and is managed by The Dylan Thomas Centre, based in Somerset Place, Swansea.
The website offers a wide array of informative pages regarding Dylan Thomas's life and work and news of past and forthcoming events that are taking place during this Centenary year.
The official Dylan Thomas website and Dylan Thomas Centre are both well worth a visit.
www.thedylanthomassocietyofgb.co.uk
The website for The Dylan Thomas Society Of Great Britain, which was founded in 1977 by two of Dylan Thomas's oldest friends, the composer Daniel Jones and the sculptor Ronald Cour.
From the very beginning the aim of the Society was to promote serious interest in all aspects regarding the life and work of Dylan Thomas, and this has been fullfilled marvellously over the years and especially during this important Centenary year.
The Chairman, Jeff Towns and Vice-Chairman, Geoff Haden, owner of the Dylan Thomas birthplace in Cwmdonkin Drive,Swansea, are both well known among Dylan Thomas enthusiasts, and the Society President is Hannah Ellis-Thomas, Dylan Thomas's granddaughter.
The website has some fascinating features, events news, a blog, an extensive 'Links' database and information regarding membership to the Society.
From the very beginning the aim of the Society was to promote serious interest in all aspects regarding the life and work of Dylan Thomas, and this has been fullfilled marvellously over the years and especially during this important Centenary year.
The Chairman, Jeff Towns and Vice-Chairman, Geoff Haden, owner of the Dylan Thomas birthplace in Cwmdonkin Drive,Swansea, are both well known among Dylan Thomas enthusiasts, and the Society President is Hannah Ellis-Thomas, Dylan Thomas's granddaughter.
The website has some fascinating features, events news, a blog, an extensive 'Links' database and information regarding membership to the Society.
www.dylans.com/the-dylan-thomas-guy
A fascinating and informative website owned and maintained by Jeff Towns, a true gentleman, book-dealer, author, Chairman of the Dylan Thomas Society of Great Britain, a good friend and supporter of the Richard Burton Museum and undoubtedly the world's leading authority on all aspects of Dylan Thomas's life and career.
The website also features a page devoted to the artist Nora Roberts as well as many interesting articles concerning other Welsh writers and Dylan Thomas related features.
The website also features a page devoted to the artist Nora Roberts as well as many interesting articles concerning other Welsh writers and Dylan Thomas related features.
www.5cwmdonkindrive.com
The outstanding website for the beautifully restored Number 5, Cwmdonkin Drive, Uplands, Swansea... probably the most famous literary address in Wales.
Immerse yourself in the splendour of this wonderful Edwardian building, restored with love, dedication and incredible detail, where Wales' most important and influential poet and writer was born and raised and wrote two thirds of his work.
The website features a full history of the house, including details and photographs of the restoration, a Dylan Thomas timeline and news of all upcoming events that will be taking place at the address in this important centenary year and beyond.
Details of the house tour are also available through the website.
With the help of the ever-smiling and enthusiastic owner of the house, Mr.Geoff Haden, and a dedicated, welcoming team, you really do enter as as a stranger and leave as a friend.
Immerse yourself in the splendour of this wonderful Edwardian building, restored with love, dedication and incredible detail, where Wales' most important and influential poet and writer was born and raised and wrote two thirds of his work.
The website features a full history of the house, including details and photographs of the restoration, a Dylan Thomas timeline and news of all upcoming events that will be taking place at the address in this important centenary year and beyond.
Details of the house tour are also available through the website.
With the help of the ever-smiling and enthusiastic owner of the house, Mr.Geoff Haden, and a dedicated, welcoming team, you really do enter as as a stranger and leave as a friend.
dylanthomas100.org
The official website for the Dylan Thomas Centenary Festival.
This excellent website, beautifully designed, will prove invaluable to all Dylan Thomas enthusiasts, poetry and literature lovers and visitors to Wales in 2014.
This website, as well as providing information regarding all aspects of Dylan Thomas's life and work, features an interactive map allowing all events taking place during the centenary to be found geographically as well as through the 2014 timeline.
Also available through this site is a downloadable brochure and events programme.
This excellent website, beautifully designed, will prove invaluable to all Dylan Thomas enthusiasts, poetry and literature lovers and visitors to Wales in 2014.
This website, as well as providing information regarding all aspects of Dylan Thomas's life and work, features an interactive map allowing all events taking place during the centenary to be found geographically as well as through the 2014 timeline.
Also available through this site is a downloadable brochure and events programme.
dylanthomasnews.com
An incredible, award-nominated site that has proven invaluable to the Dylan Thomas centenary celebrations.
Owned and maintained by a great friend and supporter of the Richard Burton Museum, Andrew Dally, who along with Jeff Towns, ranks as one of the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic experts of the life and works of Dylan Thomas.
Running in conjunction with Andrew's 'Dylan Thomas News' 'Twitter' account, this website provides articles, news, features and historical facts with regard to everything surrounding the life, work and legacy of Wales' greatest poet and writer.
Owned and maintained by a great friend and supporter of the Richard Burton Museum, Andrew Dally, who along with Jeff Towns, ranks as one of the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic experts of the life and works of Dylan Thomas.
Running in conjunction with Andrew's 'Dylan Thomas News' 'Twitter' account, this website provides articles, news, features and historical facts with regard to everything surrounding the life, work and legacy of Wales' greatest poet and writer.
www.browns-hotel.co.uk
The website for the lavishly refurbished Brown's Hotel in Laugharne, West Wales. One of a number of famous literary establishments, this was Dylan Thomas's favourite 'watering-hole' in his 'mild, beguiling island of a town'.
Recently awarded a 'cool factor' 9/10 by The Times newspaper, Brown's offers a warm, friendly welcome to visitors, luxurious guest rooms and conference facilities as well as serving delicious food and real Welsh beer.
The website also includes various pages regarding the history of Brown's, the refurbishment,Youtube clips of the grand opening and pages devoted to Laugharne's most famous son, Dylan Thomas.
Recently awarded a 'cool factor' 9/10 by The Times newspaper, Brown's offers a warm, friendly welcome to visitors, luxurious guest rooms and conference facilities as well as serving delicious food and real Welsh beer.
The website also includes various pages regarding the history of Brown's, the refurbishment,Youtube clips of the grand opening and pages devoted to Laugharne's most famous son, Dylan Thomas.
the-hours.co.uk
"'Bookshops are usually only like this in dreams....a place to stumble upon and cherish...." The Guardian
Worthy praise for this 'jewel', nestled snugly in the heart of the beautiful market town of Brecon, Mid Wales.
Owned by two of the most warm-welcoming and delightful ladies you could wish to meet, Leigh and Nicky, this is so much more than just a cafe and bookshop, it's a meeting-place, a haven and a cultural hub.The cafe provides the finest home-cooked array of dishes in the area, quiches, incredible soups, sandwiches and home-made cakes and desserts, and all this set amongst the spendour of a gloriously wonky Grade II listed building, packed from it's flagstone floor to it's original oak rafters with some of the finest literature to come out of England and Wales, including a lovely collection of Dylan Thomas and Vernon Watkins.
This stunningly put together website also provides information of all the events taking place at 'The Hours', for not only is it a cafe and bookshop it is also the venue for poetry events, readings, supper clubs, music nights and incorporates an upstairs art gallery.
Let your taste-buds and literary senses tingle and log on to 'The Hours' website and 'Twitter' account.
Worthy praise for this 'jewel', nestled snugly in the heart of the beautiful market town of Brecon, Mid Wales.
Owned by two of the most warm-welcoming and delightful ladies you could wish to meet, Leigh and Nicky, this is so much more than just a cafe and bookshop, it's a meeting-place, a haven and a cultural hub.The cafe provides the finest home-cooked array of dishes in the area, quiches, incredible soups, sandwiches and home-made cakes and desserts, and all this set amongst the spendour of a gloriously wonky Grade II listed building, packed from it's flagstone floor to it's original oak rafters with some of the finest literature to come out of England and Wales, including a lovely collection of Dylan Thomas and Vernon Watkins.
This stunningly put together website also provides information of all the events taking place at 'The Hours', for not only is it a cafe and bookshop it is also the venue for poetry events, readings, supper clubs, music nights and incorporates an upstairs art gallery.
Let your taste-buds and literary senses tingle and log on to 'The Hours' website and 'Twitter' account.
www.cerysmatthews.co.uk
The official website of the multi-talented, award winning, singer/songwriter, radio and television presenter, published author and passionate promoter of the poetry of Dylan Thomas, Cerys Matthews M.B.E.
First coming to prominence in the early '90's with the band Catatonia and known for her unique and highly versatile style, Cerys is now the presenter of her own show on BBC Radio 6 Music.
Amongst many other things, including being Vice President of Shelter Cymru, Vice President of The Hay Festival of Literature and The Arts, Arts Ambassador, patron of Ballet Cymru, Cerys is also a patron of the Dylan Thomas Society of Great Britain and judge for the prestigious Dylan Thomas Literary Prize.
Her website features all the information you will ever need regarding her career and chartitable work, is beautifully presented and features audio clips of some of her incredible work, including a beautiful acoustic version of 'Myfanwy'.
Also includes news and information regarding tour dates and CD releases and links to her Facebook and Twitter pages.
First coming to prominence in the early '90's with the band Catatonia and known for her unique and highly versatile style, Cerys is now the presenter of her own show on BBC Radio 6 Music.
Amongst many other things, including being Vice President of Shelter Cymru, Vice President of The Hay Festival of Literature and The Arts, Arts Ambassador, patron of Ballet Cymru, Cerys is also a patron of the Dylan Thomas Society of Great Britain and judge for the prestigious Dylan Thomas Literary Prize.
Her website features all the information you will ever need regarding her career and chartitable work, is beautifully presented and features audio clips of some of her incredible work, including a beautiful acoustic version of 'Myfanwy'.
Also includes news and information regarding tour dates and CD releases and links to her Facebook and Twitter pages.
www.roamwales.com
The website for 'Roamwales', a wonderful company which offers spectacular sightseeing tours of Wales.
Designed for all ages, 'Roamwales' offers guided tours which travel to some of the most beautiful areas of Wales, exploring the history and outstanding scenery of particular areas and included in one of their themed tours, entitled 'Before They Were Famous' is a visit to Richard Burton's birthplace of Pontrhydyfen and a trip to Taibach, Port Talbot where he grew up. 'The 'Before They were Famous Tour' also visits the Swansea of Dylan Thomas's youth.
A website well worth visiting when planning any holiday or weekend away to Wales.
Designed for all ages, 'Roamwales' offers guided tours which travel to some of the most beautiful areas of Wales, exploring the history and outstanding scenery of particular areas and included in one of their themed tours, entitled 'Before They Were Famous' is a visit to Richard Burton's birthplace of Pontrhydyfen and a trip to Taibach, Port Talbot where he grew up. 'The 'Before They were Famous Tour' also visits the Swansea of Dylan Thomas's youth.
A website well worth visiting when planning any holiday or weekend away to Wales.
theatrgwaun.com
Based in the picturesque seaside town of Fishguard, West Wales, which was the location for the films, 'Moby Dick' and 'Under Milk Wood,' is Theatr Gwaun, a community cinema and theatre dating from the 1920's.
This website provides details of the latest and upcoming screenings as well as live theatre performances and music events.
Well worth visiting if you are planning a trip to Fishguard, or exploring the beautiful scenery that can be found in West Wales.
This website provides details of the latest and upcoming screenings as well as live theatre performances and music events.
Well worth visiting if you are planning a trip to Fishguard, or exploring the beautiful scenery that can be found in West Wales.
www.mykalizma.com
A website focusing on the luxury motor yacht 'The Kalizma'.
The Kalizma (named after three of the Burton's children, Kate Liza and Maria) was purchased by Richard Burton in 1967 as a present to Elizabeth Taylor. At the height of their international celebrity status the Kalizma was used extensively by them to host lavish showbiz parties as well as being a floating retreat for themselves and their extended familiy.
Lovingly restored in 2006 by the current owner, The Kalizma is now considered to be one of the finest motor yachts afloat today.
A website well worth visiting, if only just to marvel at the photographs of this beautiful and iconic vessel.
The Kalizma (named after three of the Burton's children, Kate Liza and Maria) was purchased by Richard Burton in 1967 as a present to Elizabeth Taylor. At the height of their international celebrity status the Kalizma was used extensively by them to host lavish showbiz parties as well as being a floating retreat for themselves and their extended familiy.
Lovingly restored in 2006 by the current owner, The Kalizma is now considered to be one of the finest motor yachts afloat today.
A website well worth visiting, if only just to marvel at the photographs of this beautiful and iconic vessel.
