Laugharne,
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The pretty village of Laugharne lies on the western side of the
Taf Estuary in Carmarthenshire, south Wales. It is well known
for being the birthplace of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, and is surrounded
by lovely scenery.
The neat rows
of Georgian houses and the coastal location make Laugharne an
attractive spot, while the estuary contains a variety of bird
life. You can walk along the estuary path to the Dylan Thomas
Boathouse where
Thomas lived and worked during his latter years for an insight
into the poet's life; or visit the local pub he frequented. Thomas
is buried in St Martin's Churchyard in the village centre.
Perched on
a hill above the estuary overlooking the village are the crumbling
sandstone remains of Laugharne Castle. The ruins are mainly 16th
century, although some of the building dates from the 12th century.
Thomas used to write in the gazebo of the castle when it came
under the ownership of his friend, writer Richard Hughes, and
a climb up to the site is worth it for the sensational views.
Many believe Laugharne to be the inspiration for the fictional
town of Llareggub in Thomas' Under Milk Wood, although
others argue that it was based on New Quay in mid-Wales.
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