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The Dylan Thomas Centre is an arts centre located in Swansea, Wales. Swansea (Welsh: Abertawe, mouth of the Tawe) is a city and county in South Wales, situated on the coast immediately to the east of the Gower Peninsula. ...
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At one time the city's Guildhall, the building was renovated during Swansea's time as European City of Literature for use as a literary centre, and renamed "Ty Llên" ("house of literature"). When the original celebrations were over, it was re-designated as the "Dylan Thomas Centre".
It was opened in 1995 by American ex-President Jimmy Carter, one of the world's most famous Dylan Thomas enthusiasts (others include Bob Dylan), and now houses a permanent exhibition on the life and work of Dylan Thomas, as well as a restaurant and bar, a cafe bookshop, conference rooms and a small lecture theatre. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
James Earl Jimmy Carter, Jr. ...
Dylan Marlais Thomas, (October 27, 1914 – November 9, 1953) was a Welsh poet and writer. ...
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on 24 May 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and poet. ...
It is regularly used for events such as launches of local books in addition to plays, poetry evenings and "science cafes" (science talks).
Beyond TV November 2005, the Dylan Thomas Centre played host to BeyondTV 2005. BeyondTV is an annual independent film festival held in Swansea organised by independent filmmakers Undercurrents. Swansea plays host to the BeyondTV International Film Festival. ...
Swansea (Welsh: Abertawe, mouth of the Tawe) is a city and county in South Wales, situated on the coast immediately to the east of the Gower Peninsula. ...
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