Discover 366 fun and surprising stories about Welsh history and culture that most history books leave out – each linked to a specific day of the year.

Calon is the non-fiction imprint from University of Wales Press, bringing the many varied and fascinating stories of Wales to new audiences around the world.

Calon’s books cover a vast array of subjects, ranging from food to folklore, music to memoir, travel and nature writing, and much more.

Product Code: OBCW0360

Size 185 x 117 mm 366 pages

Language: English (Hardback)

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Our shop returns policy

We hope you will be delighted with your purchase. Should you wish to return a product (excluding publications) bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange in full.

Important: 

Publications can only be refunded if faulty/damaged during transit or prior to dispatch, or if the incorrect publication/s is sent to you by us.

Items must be unused, in original packaging (with labels) and returned within 30 days of receiving your order. This policy is in addition to your statutory rights and consumer rights.

To arrange a return, please email CadwOnlineShop@gov.wales where you will receive a Returns Authorisation Code and a returns form. Goods should be returned along with your completed returns form to:

Cadw Retail — Online Shop
Welsh Government
Ty'r Afon
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Caerphilly
CF83 8WT

Please send your package using a secure or traceable method and keep your proof of postage.

Return costs are borne by the customer unless an item is faulty. 

If we sent you an item you did not order (an "incorrect" item), please email us and we’ll send you a pre-paid postage voucher in order to return to us.

All refunds will be processed within 14 days from the date the returned items have been received.

Refunds will be credited back to your original method of payment within approximately two days of being processed. Depending on your bank, it may take longer for the credit to appear on your account statement.

Please note: If you have purchased an item at a Cadw shop and would like a refund, this can be processed in store only. Please do not use the above process.

Items we are unable to refund or exchange

We are unable to offer a refund or exchange on the following products (unless faulty):

• publications; such as guidebooks / guide pamphlets
• perishable goods; such as food
• personal grooming products
• cosmetics
• pierced jewellery
• unsealed CD, DVD or videos

We will refund you the full delivery charge when a product is returned as faulty or damaged, but not when a product is simply unwanted.

Faulty items

If an item is faulty, please contact us on 03000 250022 or email CadwOnlineShop@gov.wales to discuss arrangements for the return or replacement of the item.