Welcome to The Dylan Thomas Centre
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The co-ordinates above are for the actual cache site. You do not need to go into the Centre to find the cache (although I recommend a look around inside). The cache is placed with kind permission granted by the Museums Services Manager & the Centre’s staff are also aware of the cache.
The Dylan Thomas Centre is FREE to visit & is open from 10.00am – 4.30pm seven days a week including bank holidays (Closed between 24th December – 2nd January)
You are hunting for a small clip-lock box wrapped in a bag containing a log book & pen. There is room for small trackables within. The area around GZ can become busy so some stealth may be required.
The Dylan Thomas Centre is situated in Swansea’s Maritime Cultural Quarter. It hosts a year-round programme of literary events, including the annual Dylan Thomas Festival (27th October – 9th November). Inside, the Centre boasts the only major permanent exhibition celebrating Wales’ greatest writer.
Formerly the old Swansea Town Guildhall, The Dylan Thomas Centre was substantially refurbished as part of the Year of Literature, 1995. Opened officially on March 1st, 1995 by former US President Jimmy Carter, The Dylan Thomas Centre has had many visitors since opening, including Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas.
The rapid growth of the town and the creation of the County Borough in 1889 and the Education Authority Act of 1902 dramatically increased the responsibilities of Swansea's local government. In 1902, the Old Guildhall was extensively refurbished throughout its first floor and, soon after, several houses in adjacent roads were acquired as additional offices. In 1914, another extension was added to the north-eastern side, on the former site of the Victorian fire station.
By 1929, it was clear that a new Guildhall building was essential and when, in October 1934, the present Guildhall was completed, the Old Guildhall took on new roles, mainly in education and youth training. In the late 1930s, it served as a Juvenile Employment Centre; during the Second World War it was requisitioned by the military. From 1949 to 1969 the Youth Employment Bureau occupied one section, while the greater part became Swansea's Secondary Technical School from 1949 to 1960. From 1960-70 the building housed the College of Further Education and from 1970 until 1982, served as an annexe to Dynevor School.
Today, supported by a specialist commercial book shop and award-winning restaurant and banqueting facilities, the building plays host to varied events from 1995 to the present day. Events include literature performance and readings, author interviews, debates, lectures, small scale drama, video, film showings, exhibitions, seminars, award ceremonies, book launches and workshops. As well, the permanent exhibition, Dylan Thomas: Man and Myth, has been well-received and continues to draw in people from around the world.
Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953) – ‘Man and Myth’ Exhibition
This definitive exhibition of Dylan Thomas’ life and work showcases the largest collection of Dylan Thomas memorabilia in the world. The exhibition contains unique archive material, manuscripts, artwork, photographs, books and original sound recordings. It follows Dylan’s life from his childhood in Swansea to his death in New York, and focuses on many of his greatest works, such as his best known poem, ‘Do not go gentle into that good night’, and his “play for voices”, Under Milk Wood.
For further information: www.dylanthomas.com
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