User:FruitMonkey

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Attempting to do my best to increase the WikiWales content. No great national, but like to see the country represented properly. If an episode of Dr Who can get three pages of content then towns where people actually live and die need their say too.

Pages that help me design[edit]

       


FAs[edit]

GAs[edit]

     

DYKs[edit]

  

 

 

Images I have uploaded[edit]

  • Celtic roundhouse
    Celtic roundhouse
  • The remains of Llantrisant Castle
    The remains of Llantrisant Castle
  • The Church of the Three Saints, Llantrisant
    The Church of the Three Saints, Llantrisant
  • Llanharan Town Square
    Llanharan Town Square
  • Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan
    Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan
  • Statue of Archdruid Dr. William Price
    Statue of Archdruid Dr. William Price
  • St Quintins Castle, Cowbridge
    St Quintins Castle, Cowbridge
  • Old Beaupre Castle, Llanfair
    Old Beaupre Castle, Llanfair
  • The Parc and Dare Hall
    The Parc and Dare Hall
  • Port Eynon Bay
    Port Eynon Bay
  • Miners statue, Rhondda
    Miners statue, Rhondda
  • Our Lady, Penrhys
    Our Lady, Penrhys
  • St Mary's Hill, Vale of Glamorgan
    St Mary's Hill, Vale of Glamorgan

Bibliography[edit]

Rugby union[edit]

  • Bevan, Alun Wyn (2005). Stradey Stories. Llandysul: Gomer Press. ISBN 9781843235705. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Billot, John (1972). All Blacks in Wales. Ferndale: Ron Jones Publications. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Billot, John (1974). Springboks in Wales. Ferndale: Ron Jones Publications. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Collins, Tony (1998). Rugby's Great Split, Class, Culture and Origins of Rugby League Football. Routledge. ISBN 9780714648675. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Davies, D.E. (1975). Cardiff Rugby Club, History and Statistics 1876-1975. Risca: The Starling Press. ISBN 0950442100. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Dine, Philip (2001). French Rugby Football. Oxford: Berg. ISBN 1-85973-327-1. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Gate, Robert (1986). Gone North: Volume 1. Ripponden: R.E. Gate. ISBN 0951119001. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Godwin, Terry (1976). The Guinness Book of Rugby Facts & Feats (2nd ed.). Enfield: Guinness Superlatives Ltd. ISBN 0-85112-264-7. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Godwin, Terry (1981). The Guinness Book of Rugby Facts & Feats. Enfield: Guinness Superlatives Ltd. ISBN 0-85112-214-0. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Godwin, Terry (1984). The International Rugby Championship 1883-1983. London: Willow Books. ISBN 000218060X. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Grant, Philip J (2010). Tommy Vile: A Giant of a Man. Llandysul: Gomer Press. ISBN 978-0-9567271-0-7. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Griffiths, John (1982). The Book of English International Rugby 1872-1982. London: Willow Books. ISBN 0002180065. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Griffiths, John (1990). British Lions. Swindon: Crowood Press. ISBN 1-85223-541-1. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Griffiths, John (1987). The Phoenix Book of International Rugby Records. London: Phoenix House. ISBN 0460070037. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Griffiths, John (2000). Rugby's Strangest Matches. Robson Books. ISBN 1861053541. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Haynes, John (2007). All Blacks to All Golds. Brighouse: League Publications Ltd. ISBN 9781901347173. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Hughes, Gareth (1986). The Scarlets: A History of Llanelli Rugby Club. Llanelli: Llanelli Borough Council. ISBN 0906821053. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Jenkins, John M.; Pierce, Duncan; Auty, Timothy (1991). Who's Who of Welsh International Rugby Players. Wrexham: Bridge Books. ISBN 1-872424-10-4.
  • Jenkins, Vivian (1981). Rothmans Rugby Yearbook 1981-82. Aylesbury: Rothmans Publications Ltd. ISBN 090757405X. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Jones, Stephen, ed. (1985). Rothmans Rugby Yearbook 1984-85. Aylesbury: Rothmans Publications Ltd. ISBN 0-356-10447-8. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)
  • Cleary, Mick; Griffiths, John, eds. (1996). Rothmans Rugby Yearbook 1995-96. Aylesbury: Rothmans Publications Ltd. ISBN 0-7472-7816-4. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)
  • Jones, Stephen (1985). Dragon in Exile, The Centenary History of London Welsh R.F.C. London: Springwood Books. ISBN 0862541255. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Marshall, Howard; Jordon, J.P., eds. (1951). Oxford v Cambridge, The Story of the University Rugby Match. London: Clerke & Cockeran. {{cite book}}: Invalid |display-editors=2 (help)
  • Maule, Raymond (1992). The Complete Who's Who of England Rugby Union Internationals. Derby: Breedon Books. ISBN 1-873626-10-X. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Owen, Arwyn, ed. (1972). Welsh Brewers Ltd Rugby Annual for Wales 1971-72. Cardiff: Welsh Brewers Ltd. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)
  • Owen, O.L., ed. (1954). Playfair Rugby Football Annual 1953-54. London: Playfair Books Ltd. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)
  • Owen, O.L., ed. (1955). Playfair Rugby Football Annual 1954-55. London: Playfair Books Ltd. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)
  • Owen, O.L., ed. (1956). Playfair Rugby Football Annual 1955-56. London: Playfair Books Ltd. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)
  • Parker, A.C. (1970). The Springboks, 1891-1970. London: Cassell & Company Ltd. ISBN 0-304-93591-3.
  • Parry-Jones, David (1999). Prince Gwyn, Gwyn Nicholls and the First Golden Era of Welsh Rugby. Bridgend: seren. ISBN 1-8541-1262-7.
  • Parry-Jones, David (1989). The Rugby Clubs of Wales. London: Stanley Paul. ISBN 0-09-173850-4.
  • Richards, Alun (1980). A Touch of Glory: 100 Years of Welsh Rugby. London: Michael Joseph. ISBN 0-7181-1938-X. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Roderick, Alan (1995). Newport Rugby Greats. Newport, Gwent: Handpost Books. ISBN 0-9515213-5-7. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Smith, David (1980). Fields of Praise: The Official History of The Welsh Rugby Union. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 0708307663. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Starmer-Smith, Nigel (1977). The Barbarians. Macdonald & Jane's Publishers. ISBN 0-8600-7552-4. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Thomas, Clem (1980). Welsh Rugby, The Crowning Years 1968-1980. London: Collins. ISBN 0-0021-1641-3. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Thomas, J.B.G. (1980). The Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby. London: Pelham books Ltd. ISBN 0720712688. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Thomas, J.B.G. (1954). On Tour. Essex: Anchor Press Ltd. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Thomas, J.B.G. (1970). Rugby in Wales. Swansea: Christopher Davies (publishers). {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Thomas, Watcyn (1977). Rugby Playing Man. London: Pelham Bo0ks Ltd. ISBN 0-7207-0952-0. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Thomas, Wayne (1979). A Century of Welsh Rugby Players. Ansells Ltd. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Thorburn, A.M.C. (1985). The Scottish Rugby Union, Official History. Scottish Rugby Union and Collins Publishers. ISBN 0-0043-5697-7. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

Boxing[edit]

  • Davies, Lawrence (2011). Mountain Fighters, Lost Tales of Welsh Boxing. Cardiff: Peerless Press. ISBN 978-095703-420-4. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Harding, John (1994). Lonsdale's Belt: The Story of Boxing's Greatest Prize. London: Robson Books. ISBN 0-86051-846-9. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Jones, Gareth (2009). The Boxers of Wales: Cardiff. Cardiff: St David's Press. ISBN 978-1-902719-26-9. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Jones, Gareth (2011). The Boxers of Wales: Merthyr, Aberdare & Pontypridd. Cardiff: St David's Press. ISBN 978-1-902719-29-0. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Jones, Wynford (2007). Benny's Boys: The Stable of Benny Jacobs. St Helens, Merseyside: Colourplan Design & Print. ISBN 978-0-9551082-1-1. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Lee, Tony (2009). All in My Corner: A tribute to some forgotten Welsh boxing heroes. Ammanford: TL Associates. ISBN 978-0-9564456-0-5. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Stead, Peter; Williams, Gareth, eds. (2008). Wales and its Boxers, The Fighting Tradition. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 978-0-7083-1915-4.

Wales[edit]

  • Bacchetta, Aldo; Rudd, Glyn (2000). Porth, Gateway to the Rhondda. Stroud: Tempus. ISBN 0-7524-2161-1.
  • Berry, David (1996). Wales and Cinema, The First Hundred Years. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 0-7083-1370-1.
  • Carpenter, David J. (2000). Rhondda Collieries. Stroud, Gloucestershire: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-1730-4.
  • Davies, Meirion (1981). Glynogwr and Gilfach Goch, a History. Bridgend: D Brown & Sons Ltd. ISBN 0-905928-14-8. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Davies, John; Jenkins, Nigel; Menna, Baines; Lynch, Peredur I., eds. (2008). The Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 978-0-7083-1953-6. {{cite book}}: Invalid |display-editors=4 (help)
  • Davis, Paul R. (1989). Historic Rhondda. Hackman. ISBN 0-9508556-3-4.
  • Draisey, Derek (2004). Women in Welsh History. Swansea: Draisey Publishing. ISBN 0-9546544-1-2. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Evans, C.J.O. (1948). Glamorgan, its History and Topography. Cardiff: William Lewis. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Evans, D. Gareth (1914). A History of Wales, 1906-2000. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 0-7083-1594-1. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Freeman, Bobby (1980). First Catch Your Peacock, a book of Welsh food. Griffithstown, Gwent: Image Imprint. ISBN 0-9507254-1-2.
  • Herbert, Trevor; Jones, Gareth Elwyn, eds. (1988). Wales between the Wars. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 0-7083-0989-5.
  • Hull, Lise (2007). The Castles of Glamorgan. Herefordshire: Logaston Press. ISBN 978-1904396-75-8.
  • Jenkins, Philip (1997). A History of Modern Wales 1536-1990. Harlow: Longman. ISBN 0-582-48925-3. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • John, Angela V., ed. (1991). Our Mothers' Land, Chapters in Welsh Women's History 1830-1939. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 0-7083-1129-6. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Lewis, E.D. (1959). The Rhondda Valleys. London: Phoenix House.
  • Lloyd, John Edward; Jenkins, R.T. (1958). The Dictionary of Welsh Biography, Down to 1940. Cardiff: William Lewis.
  • May, John (1994). A Chronicle of Welsh Events. Swansea: Christopher Davies Ltd. ISBN 0-7514-0723-6. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: checksum (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • May, John (2003). Rhondda 1203 - 2003: The Story of the Two Valleys. Caerphilly: Castle Publications. ISBN 1871354099. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • McCririck, Mary (1963). Stories of Wales: Book 3. Denbigh: Gee & Sons Ltd. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Morgan, Kenneth O. (2002). A Rebirth of a Nation. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-821760-9. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Newman, John (1995). Glamorgan. London: Penguin Group. ISBN 0140710566. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Salter, Mike (2002). Castles of Gwent, Glamorgan and Gower. Malvern: Folly Publications. ISBN 1-871731-61-5. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Stephens, Meic, ed. (1979). The Arts in Wales 1950-1975. Cardiff: Welsh Arts Council. ISBN 0-905171-43-8. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Stephens, Meic, ed. (1998). The New Companion to the Literature of Wales. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 0-7083-1383-3. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Tibbott, S. Minwel (2002). Domestic Life in Wales. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 0-7083-1746-4.
  • Wade, J.H. (1914). Glamorganshire. London: Cambridge University Press. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Williams, Chris (1996). Democratic Rhondda, Politics and Society, 1885-1951. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 0-7083-1334-5. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Williams, Gwyn A. (1991). When Was Wales?. London: Penguin Books. ISBN 0-14-013643-6. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

Other[edit]

  • Hobsbawm, E.J. (1964). Labouring Men: Studies in the History of Labour. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson. ISBN 0297764020. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Newham, C.E.; Williams, J.D.B.; Richards, Eileen, eds. (1958). Official History of the VIth British Empire & Commonwealth Games.

Barnstars and stuff[edit]

Barnometer™
The Original Barnstar For all your work on Welsh related articles. - Shudde talk 13:16, 25 July 2008 (UTC) The Invisible Barnstar Barnstar. For your very considerable low-profile background work, constantly tweaking, fixng and improving articles about Wales and the Welsh. Diolch yn fawr,  Roger Davies talk 07:28, 30 September 2009 (UTC) The Copyright Cleanup Barnstar For addressing the void left at Valle Crucis Abbey. Moonriddengirl (talk) 13:16, 14 December 2009 (UTC) As the year comes to a close, I would like to express my admiration for all your hard work to all thinks Welsh over the last 12 months. Da iawn. ~Geaugagrrl talk 00:45, 15 December 2009 (UTC) Working Man's Barnstar For all your hard work getting Milford Haven to GA status. Pondle (talk) 23:11, 10 February 2010 (UTC) The BLP Barnstar This barnstar is awarded to FruitMonkey, for his ability to see what is truly important to the project, and his noble efforts in referencing articles. Thank you for your brilliant efforts. Okip (formerly Ikip) 09:47, 14 February 2010 (UTC) Rugby Barnstar For your efforts in finally helping to solve the Irish flag issue . For your willingness to discuss the issues not the editiors and for at all times remaining civil. I hearby award you the Rugby barnstar,  Gnevin (talk) 13:06, 14 February 2010 (UTC) The 25 DYK medal For your good work in creating Rugby related and other DYKs. Your work is appreciated. Congratulations and happy editing. Tiamuttalk 23:08, 28 April 2009 (UTC) The 50 DYK Creation and Expansion Medal Congratulations for reaching the milestone of 50 articles that you created or expanded listed at "Did you know?" on the Main page. Your articles, primarily on Welsh topics, are a real asset to the encyclopedia. Iechyd da! Binksternet (talk) 21:04, 17 May 2010 (UTC) The Wales Barnstar For driving forward the concept and the reality of taking Wales to WP:GA. If anyone deserves this, it's you. Thank you, and congratulations. Daicaregos (talk) 22:20, 1 December 2010 (UTC) Thankyou for your efforts over the last few days, both reverting poorly thought thorugh edits and debating the inclusion of the UK Prime Minister within the Wales article. Although a fair debate to be had, as you correctly pointed out on numerous occasions, this is something which affects all four countires of the UK, and not just one. Thank you for watching, being diligent, and above all then following through fully and correctly on the talk page. Rgds, - Trident13 (talk) 17:05, 22 January 2011 (UTC) The BLP Barnstar For scoring a mighty zero!! Well done! Regards, The-Pope (talk) 14:14, 23 January 2011 (UTC) The Disambiguator's Barnstar Thanks for all your hard work on disambiguation pages, it's appreciated. Best wishes, Boleyn (talk) 20:31, 12 February 2011 (UTC) The Running Man Barnstar Thanks for working to improve Wikipedia's coverage of Golf/Sports related coverage when you created the new article Golf in Wales. Your efforts are appreciated Northamerica1000(talk) 17:37, 16 February 2012 (UTC) Congratulations! You have passed the mark of 100 of your newly created and expanded articles mentioned on the Main page. Your articles, primarily about sport topics in Wales, but including other subjects and areas, have been greatly beneficial to the wiki. Marvelous work! Binksternet Northamerica1000(talk))] 16:21, 29 March 2012 (UTC) The Writer's Barnstar For good works on Welsh topics SilkTork ✔Tea time 21:05, 30 August 2012 (UTC)The Olympics Paralympics Barnstar For your excellent work covering Paralympians I award you the closest thing we have to a Paralympic barnstar Basement12 (T.C) 04:12, 2 September 2012 (UTC)The Writer's Barnstar Thank you for 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships; it looks fantastic. John Vandenberg (chat) 00:22, 26 July 2013 (UTC)The Oddball Barnstar For your articles related to disabled sports. They rock! Inisheer (talk) 07:12, 21 August 2013 (UTC)The Running Man Barnstar I could have sworn that I had given you a barnstar, but it seems that I have yet to thank you for your sterling contributions making sports article. Best, Matty.007 19:46, 8 March 2014 (UTC) The Tireless Contributor Barnstar For your work in getting Arthur Gould to Featured Article status. Hope you didn't find the experience too stressful and that you consider nominating further articles for the accolade. Congratulations! Shudde talk 10:37, 3 May 2014 (UTC) The Paralympic Barnstar I know I gave you one before but I've been away for some time and when I look at my watchlist you are responsible for updating many MOST of the Paralympian articles I began. Thank you. Basement12 (T.C) 23:44, 5 August 2014 (UTC) The Editor's Barnstar Keep it up. Regards, CoconutPaste (talk) 23:27, 22 January 2016 (UTC)The Wales Barnstar of National Merit Congratulations on finishing 7th in the April 2016 Awaken the Dragon contest!! Thankyou for the hard work you've put in during this it is much appreciated! :-) ♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:16, 3 May 2016 (UTC)
The Brilliant Idea Barnstar
I cannot believe that no one had written an article about Angela_Madsen - she is such an inspiring person. Hope you have the tenacity to propose this at DYK. #WikiWomenInRed have tweeted her and I'm optimistic that others will be inspired by #Herstory Victuallers (talk) 11:01, 5 September 2016 (UTC)
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