Author David Williams travels the country exploring 25 of his favourite market towns. These towns have long histories, powerful character and stunning buildings. The traditional livestock markets and fairs combined with independent, individual shops, restaurants, arts centres and pubs make them sought after places to live.

The contrast of old and new, abundance of local services and energetic daily bustle preserves these towns’ identities and character.

Market Town Wales includes:

• Brecon
• Ruthin
• Bala
• Dolgellau
• Machynlleth
• Welshpool
• Llandovery
• Mold
• Haverfordwest
• Carmarthen
• Llandeilo

For more books about Welsh communities, see: Village Wales, Discovering Welsh Harbours