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John was born and lives in Mumbles and has worked for over forty years in retailing, retiring in 2005.
He is past Programme Secretary and Chairman of Oystermouth Historical Association.
His particular field of interest involves researching the backgrounds of the local casualties from the Great War as well as exploring the role of the Defences of Mumbles Head and that of the American GIs, who were stationed here in the Second World War.
He is co-author with Kate Jones of ' Defences on Mumbles Headland during the Second World War', published in the 'Swansea History Journal' Vol. 21.
He is also the co-author with Kate Jones and Carol Powell, of the book, 'Mumbles at War, 1939-1945' and is Graphic Designer for his wife, Carol Powell's local history books.
John is now co-editor, with his wife, of the website A HISTORY OF MUMBLES, where the village history and memories of local people are preserved.
Please note: John has retired from presenting talks -
Please note: John has retired from presenting talks -
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