Rebels
...Outlaws, Rioters & Uprisings
T Llew Jones (1915-2009) has been a family-favourite for decades, inspiring generations of children with his novels packed full of adventure, dangerous villains and fearless heroes. One such rebel and outlaw was Bartholomew Roberts (1682-1722), better known as Barti Ddu (‘Black Bart’). Born in Little Newcastle, Barti Ddu was a prolific and successful pirate: taking more gold and ships than Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. He roamed the Atlantic and Caribbean attacking any ships he came across, and was famed for his colourful clothes and the ever-increasing bounty on his head. Writer Daniel Defoe visited this area in 1724 whilst researching his book about Britain. He talked to folk who had known the dark-haired, handsome lad who left for sea at the age of ten and never returned. Nearby Sealyham Activity Centre offers multi-action Adventure and Families Days.
Little Newcastle
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- Region : South West Wales
- Grid Ref : SM 98012 28960
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T Llew Jones (1915-2009) has been a family-favourite for decades, inspiring generations of children with his novels packed full of adventure, dangerous villains and fearless heroes. One such rebel and outlaw was Bartholomew Roberts (1682-1722), better known as Barti Ddu (‘Black Bart’). Born in Little Newcastle, Barti Ddu was a prolific and successful pirate: taking more gold and ships than Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. He roamed the Atlantic and Caribbean attacking any ships he came across, and was famed for his colourful clothes and the ever-increasing bounty on his head. Writer Daniel Defoe visited this area in 1724 whilst researching his book about Britain. He talked to folk who had known the dark-haired, handsome lad who left for sea at the age of ten and never returned. Nearby Sealyham Activity Centre offers multi-action Adventure and Families Days.
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