Dylan Thomas Centre

The Dylan Thomas Centre is an arts centre located in Swansea, Wales.

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Swansea - Wales

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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".

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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.

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1995 - Jimmy Carter - Dylan Thomas - Bob Dylan

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It is regularly used for launches of local books and events in addition to plays, poetry evenings and "science cafes" (science talks).

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