Next Event
Bardic Vintage Books manages bookish events about once a month, here are the upcoming ones.
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In Conversation With Peter Finch Saturday 18th October 2025 at 6:30pm
Peter Finch is an internationally renowned writer in English and Welsh. His works include over 25 volumes of poetry, guidebooks which unravel the geographical and cultural topography of Cardiff and the Severn Estuary, walking guides to Cardiff and the South Wales valleys and a hymn to his passion for music - ‘The Roots of Rock: From Cardiff to Mississippi.’ But that’s not the half of it. He also founded trail blazing magazine ‘Second Aeon’, ran Oriel Bookshop in Cardiff from 1974 - 1995 and presided as Chief Executive of The Welsh Academy (now Literature Wales) from 1996 - 2011. His latest book ‘The Literary Business’ published by Parthian Books is “A personal ramble around the book world from the man who has experienced all sides of it.” Anyone who has ever seen Peter perform will know that it will also be riveting and hugely entertaining. Peter will be joined in conversation with the awesome writer and BBC Radio Wales Arts Show presenter Gary Raymond whose most recent book ‘Abandon All Hope: A Personal Journey Through the History of Welsh Literature’ provides a timely reminder of the rich tapestry of writing in Wales. It is sure to be a brilliant night!
About us
Bardic Vintage Bookshop is a unique slice of past and present in the centre of historic Llantwit Major. Set amongst a row of higgledy-piggledy shops, Bardic Vintage Books is an oasis of the written word. Come along to browse, read, study and enjoy bookish conversation and a warm welcome from owner Kath.
Bardic Vintage Books is crammed with books to each corner, nook and cranny and all very tastefully arranged where you can discover old and new favourites.
All kinds of wonderful things!
There are also new books by local authors, whom you may meet in the bookshop or at any of our book events!
Prices are usually bonkers, for a few pounds you can read the finest works by the best authors in history in English - and in Welsh too - making Bardic Vintage Books the place to be in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan.
This simple website is just a showcase of our bookshop with photos and inspiration, so have a browse to find out where we are how to get here and what hours we keep.
If you have a book in mind please feel free to ring Kath on 07546 275075 or send her an email at bardicvintagebooks@gmail.com and she will find it for you. One day we may update this site for online orders, one day :)
Books for all ages here at Bardic Vintage Books!
Peppered around our delightful bookshop are high quality and unique works of art by local artistes all lovingly displayed to their advantage.
Have a blind date with a book!
You never know who you might meet at Bardic Vintage Books...
Some prices are truly bonkers at Bardic Vintage Books!
Jennifer Rose Design - have a look at more of her work here : facebook.com/jennifer.rose.designs
We host many events throughout the year, either in the bookshop, or in larger venues throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.
Where we are
5 Church Street, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales CF61 1SB
07546 275075
bardicvintagebooks@gmail.com
Hours are Wednesday to Saturday : 10am to 5pm and Sunday : 11am to 5pm
Buses are 303, 304 and 321 : bustimes.org
Llantwit Major has a train station with frequent services to/from Bridgend and Cardiff : tfw.wales
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