In 1946,
Gomer became a publisher in its own right, rather than printing other publishers' material and in 1965 John reluctantly took over the business with his cousin Huw.
Half a dozen eggs, a loaf of bread and the latest Dylan Thomas please; It was selling books with baskets of groceries a century before supermarkets and became Wales' largest independent publisher. As Gomer Press celebrates its 120th birthday, Abbie Wightwick hears the story of a true family business
The engine was christened Ugly by her first owners, Stewart and Lloyd Steel Manufacturers in Corby John Hayes, chairman of the Vale of Glamorgan Railway Company, said: ``Although we are sad to see Sir
Gomer leave, we are pleased that Ugly has arrived.
`Ugly' treat at Barry for railway enthusiasts
Police outside 22 Park Place, Cardiff, after the murder of
Gomer Charles in December 1966
Building sale sparks memories of violent killing of city bookie
Gareth Gwyndaf Jones, senior director and owner at
Gomer Williams Solicitors, said: "2019 marks the 100th year of
Gomer Williams and we are excited for the year ahead.
Five women step up to become new directors
The primary school category was won by Mererid Hopwood from Carmarthen, for the first in a series of novels about the adventures of extraordinary teacher Miss Prydderch, published by
Gomer Press.
Welsh-language award winners revealed
There will be visits to schools during the week by Whitland-based children's author Llinos Mair -- author of the Wenfro series of children's books and members of
Gomer staff will be visiting local secondary schools to give a book publishing workshop.
A town is being taken over by a festival celebrating Welsh literature; Welsh literature royalty will be in Carmarthen as part of the festival in May
Roderick
Gomer, 61, disclosed to staff at an adult mental health home in Redcar that he had been downloading pictures of child abuse.
Man, 61, had images of child abuse; DEFENDANT HANDED IN LAPTOP
His companion and passenger, Ellie Capacao
Gomer, 28, a farmer from Barangay Paitan, was unhurt.
Former Oriental Mindoro councilor shot dead
Anyone who travels to Kansas City is likely familiar with
Gomer's Fine Wine and Spirits, which has long been a core component of the area's liquor industry.
An unconventional chain: Gomer's, a unique Kansas City brand, has evolved over decades
Butler, who was educated at Monmouth School and went on to Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, has had his debut novel The Head of Gonzo Davies published by
Gomer Press.
NOW EDDIE TAKES A PUNT AT FICTION S T N EDDI TAK PU FICTIO
The actor whose bumbling
Gomer Pyle character endeared Nabors to an entire generation, and whose rich baritone has provided the soundtrack for the Indianapolis 500 for more than four decades, will perform ''Back Home Again in Indiana'' on Sunday for the last time.
Nabors back home in Indiana to say farewell
Svetlana
Gomer, a proud graduate of Boston University, now opened her own dental practice in Tewksbury MGS Tewksbury Dental that provides her clients with the highest quality care available including outstanding service and top-notch technology.
New Dental Office in Tewksbury
l in y The last English winner of a WTA event was Sara
Gomer, beaten at the US Open by a 14-year-old called Mary Joe Fernandez.
A Brit nearer the top; RESULT!
Elwyn, a play by Simon Bent and adapted by Michael Bogdanov, stars Russell
Gomer as 40-something mummy's boy Elwyn, with Ieuan Rhys as Kelly, his uncouth roommate.
Tale of the Odd Couple on stage
The Redundancy Support Roadshow, set up by various Walsall organisations, will be held at Willenhall Chart Centre,
Gomer Street, on January 23 from 10am.
Roadshow offers help for jobless