Swansea and the Copper Trade
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History of the Swansea copper trade.
Swansea copper trade stories from the decorated feathers of Welsh sailors on the way to Cape Horn to Captain John Jones and his memoirs including time he spent in the California gold rush. Also where 'Zeta' came from in the name 'Catherine Zeta Jones'.
From:
Wales and the History of the World ; Trade and Industry
First broadcast
:
10 March 2010
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 9-11
Subject : History
Topic : Industrial Wales and Britain
Keywords : Copper industry, Swansea, Catherine Zeta Jones, Cape Horn, California gold rush
Notes : Good summary of the Swansea copper trade. Can use in Swansea local studies or as part of 'Industrial Wales' unit. See Swansea's Copper Connections for more information.
