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Darllen yn GymraegDiscover children's stories inspired by west Wales
Ceredigion's coastal villages, countryside and traditions offer settings for family storytelling. Writers such as T. Llew Jones drew on west Wales history and folklore to create adventures for younger readers. Choose a book to accompany a visit, while distinguishing a fictional location or event from the real place that helps bring it to mind.
T. Llew Jones's imaginative coast
T. Llew Jones drew on traditional tales and the history of West Wales to create adventures enjoyed by generations of readers. His subjects included smugglers, travelling communities and the exploits of Twm Siôn Cati.
Find a setting for your imagination
Cwmtydu's tucked-away cove and the coast around Llangrannog make evocative companions to these stories. Choose a book before your trip, then let the landscape add its own details.
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