In the spirit of Devolution, I'm in full agreement.
Cardiff is excellent, never been to Swansea, so I can't comment. But Cardiff is at least a 4-5 hour drive from my parents and Swansea probably even more.
As most of my research is based in the North, and my parents still live there AND if I'm flying in anyway, I'd like to pledge for a more northern freindly venue.
Or a compromise. How about Aber? There's the National Library there as well. And easier for me to reach from B'ham international.
Can't promise anything as I'll have to fit it in with work and family anyway, but let me know in good time and I'll do my best.
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