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Abstract

This photo-essay explores the history behind Tolkien’s discovery of the Welsh language on coal wagons in Birmingham. It displays typical wagons, and explains the meaning of the Welsh names.

Comments

In fond memory of my mother Barbara Shergold, daughter of a Welsh coal miner.

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