Andrew Thomas, who lived in Tenby in his early years when his father was a curate at St Mary's Church, has recently published a book called ‘Once Upon A Place Revisited’ - a follow up to a previous collection of linked short stories set in his native Pembrokeshire.

Andrew was later brought up in the fishing and farming village of Angle on the tip of the Pembroke Peninsula.

Son of the village rector, he experienced a unique community and way of life that has largely disappeared: electricity was yet to make an appearance and running water inside houses was a rarity.

The people who inhabited such a special place had an identity and individuality characteristic of south Pembrokeshire folk. His books, in many ways, are a tribute to them and the special place they inhabited.

‘Once upon a Place Revisited’ is about growing up in rural 1950s/60s Pembrokeshire where a new day means a new adventure for the central character, Tom Jenkins.

From the beaches to the woods and everywhere in between, Tom takes us on journeys that charm, frighten and exhilarate in equal measure

Phil Carradice, a prolific well- known Pembrokeshire author, said of the previous book: “It's enthralling, captivating and very well written. I defy anyone not to enjoy this.”

And Chris Hirst, writing about the present book in A Different Angle, remarked: “Again, we admire and enjoy the sheer quality of the storytelling in 33 episodes from Angle Village life of 70 years ago. There is a degree of literary licence, but more than a kernel of truth remains in short story writing of real distinction. There is something for everyone from ‘pathos’ to ‘terror’ with ‘humour’ everywhere.”

For 35 years Andrew taught English in grammar and comprehensive schools in England and Wales.

He has regularly contributed to various magazines, has had his poetry published, and was an editor of a university publication for many years.

The book is available from Victoria Bookshop, Haverfordwest; Angle Village Hall, the Wavecrest Café, Angle, or from the author himself at: [email protected]