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Dylan Thomas home sold at auction

One of Dylan Thomas's former seaside homes, which attracted leading writers and artists, has been sold at auction for 232,000 pounds.
The poet spent some of the happiest years of his life living at Sea View in Laugharne with his wife Caitlin.

Described as a "doll's house" by artist Augustus John, the final bid for the Grade II listed property exceeded the 200,000 pounds guide price.
Read entire article at BBC