Arthur Giardelli

Celebrated artist Arthur Giardelli has died at the age of 98. David Moore's obituary in the Guardian outlines his life and career here.

Patrick Hannan, Broadcaster and Journalist, 1941-2009

The great Welsh broadcaster and journalist Patrick Hannan sadly died on October 11th. An obituary can be found here.

His most recent book, A Useful Fiction: Adventures in British Democracy, was published in May of this year.

Dic Jones 1934 - 2009

A fine obituary of Welsh poet Dic Jones who recently died.

Aeronwy Thomas-Ellis, daughter of Dylan Thomas, dies aged 66

Tributes paid following the sad news of the death of Aeronwy Thomas. Read the full story here.

Professor Derek Brewer 1923-2008

I was sad to learn of the death of Cardiff-born Professor Derek Brewer, one of the greatest Medieval scholars of the twentieth century, in late October. A student of C.S. Lewis, he made a truly outstanding contribution to Chaucer criticism. An obituary outlining his remarkable work can be found here