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Dylan Marlais Thomas was born in 5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Swansea, South Wales. His parents moved into their newly built house in August 1914 just as the First World War started. His family lived there until 1937 when they moved to Bishopston, Gower. Dylan's first book of poetry, entitled '18 Poems' was published in 1933 and contained poems that were written at 5 Cwmdonkin Drive. Over two-thirds of Dylan's published work were whilst he was living at 5 Cwmdonkin Drive. His home was part of a small development aimed at the aspiring middle class families of the time.