Having seen the publication of my biography of Henry Coombe-Tennant in October 2021, I have spent quite a bit of time promoting the book on social media, in the Press and on the radio (the Roy Noble show on BBC Radio Wales). I have also given a number of talks to local history and Probus/ WI groups etc.
Though dear old Henry remains close to my heart, I have also been busy researching (assisted by my wife) for my next project. I have been examining a huge number of records regarding the experience of Swansea and its people in the Second World War. I hope to soon start writing up my research and get it into print – hopefully in October 2023 or thereabouts.
Though – inevitably – the searing experience of the notorious “Three Nights’ Blitz” attacks of February 1941 looms large, I am also keen to tell the stories of ordinary citizens, evacuees, refugees, civil defence teams, and many other groups, not least the civic officials who struggled to maintain services in a devastated town.
I’ll be posting updates here from time to time… There is still much to see and do but the progress so far has been very encouraging.
Bernard Lewis (Author) 