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This spendid example of early 19th century architecture served
as Swansea Guildhall for over 100 years. It became the Dylan
Thomas Center in 1995 when it was refurbished in commemoration
of Swansea hosting the 1995 UK Year of Literature and Writing,
and was opened by former US President Jimmy Carter.
The well-known Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas, was born in Swansea
on 27 October 1914, and lived at 5, Cwmdonkin Drive, Uplands,
until he was twenty. He is widely regarded by many literary
scholars as one of the Twentieth Century's most influential
lyrical poets, and amongst the finest as such of all time.
Easily one of Swansea's most famous people. He died prematurely
in 1953.
Dylan Thomas Centre also known as the National Literature
Centre of Wales is named in honour of one of 20th Century's
best loved poets and Swansea's most famous literary son. This
riverside centre includes the definitive Dylan Thomas exhibition
(including original, handwritten manuscripts), and in addition
to a theater, exhibition and events hall,
the center also has a second hand book store and gift shop.
The local cuisine served in the second floor restaurant is
highly recommended.
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