Swansea Collection

High Street, Clydach (Swansea), c. 1910
A view looking up towards the High Street from Hebron Road. St Marys Church can be seen just in view to the right of the image

Three Cliffs Bay, Gower, Peninsula, Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Mumbles Lighthouse, Mumbles Pier, Mumbles, Gower, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Mumbles Lighthouse and Bracelet Bay, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Mumbles Lighthouse, Bracelet Bay, Gower, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Mumbles, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Vetchfield Art - Swansea City
Watercolour of Vetchfield, former home of Swansea City F.C. 1912 - 2005. Record Attendance 32, 796 v Arsenal 1968. Original painting created in 2005 by Kevin Fletcher

The beach, Oxwich Bay, Gower, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Full moon over the Mumbles, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

The Mumbles Train, Mumbles, Glamorgan
The Mumbles Train, Mumbles, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales. Swansea and Mumbles Railway Date: 1906

Mumbles Pier, Gower, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Rhossili Beach in spring morning sunshine, Gower Peninsula, County of Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Billy Bancroft, Welsh international rugby player
William John Billy Bancroft (1871-1959), Welsh-born international rugby player who played for Swansea and Wales. He also played county cricket for Glamorgan. 1890s

Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Wales / Ystradgynlais
Ystradgynlais, in the Swansea Valley, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1950s

Gorseinon, street and railway, near Swansea, South Wales
View of the town of Gorseinon, near Swansea, Glamorgan, South Wales, with the railway line running in parallel with the High Street

Swing Bridge, River Neath, Neath, Port Talbot, South Wales
View of the Swing Bridge over the River Neath, at Neath, Port Talbot, South Wales, a railway bridge, opened in 1892, which carried the former Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway near Skewen

Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Mumbles, Gower, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Mumbles Pier, Mumbles, Gower, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Landore Viaduct construction, near Swansea, South Wales
View of construction work on the Landore Viaduct, over the Swansea valley and the River Tawe, on the Great Western Railway, Glamorgan, South Wales

Queens Dock, Swansea
Aerial view of the Queens Dock, Swansea, Wales. The Queens dock was opened in 1920 following the construction of oil handling/import facilities at the nearby BP oil refinery at Llandarcy

Cover design, Western Airways timetable
Cover design, Western Airways summer timetable, showing a map with destinations: Manchester, Birmingham, Swansea, Cardiff, Bristol, Weston, Barnstaple, Newquay and Penzance. 1939

Oystermouth Castle, Mumbles, Swansea, Gower, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Swansea Marina, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Three Cliffs Bay, Gower, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Three Cliffs Bay, Gower, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Welsh mountain ponies, grazing above Rhossili beach, The Gower, Wales, UK, August

Championship Showdown: Reading vs Swansea, September 27, 2008
Coca-Cola Champioship 2008/9. Reading v Swansea. Saturday 27th September 2008. © Richard Claypole 2008

Reading v Swansea
Coca-Cola Champioship 2008/9. Reading v Swansea. Saturday 27th September 2008. © Richard Claypole 2008

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Wolves vs Swansea, 4 / 10 / 08
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake celebrates after opening the scoring for Wolves against Swansea City

Fireless Locomotives - Llandarcy, Wales. Oil storage depots and oil handling docks used fireless locomotives (steam was pumped in to a specially constructed usually dome-ended boiler)

The Plaza Cinema, 71 Kingsway Swansea South Wales in 1964. Story is, the biggest cinema in Wales, The Plaza at Swansea, has been sold by Pictor (or Picton)

Picture shows on the left, the curved building, The Great Western Hotel. The Great Western Hotel had been a grand building which curved around the junction of High Street and Alexandra Road

Swansea on a Saturday looking down Collage Street towards the Kingsway. 2nd April 1964

Worms Head and Rhossili Bay with Heather-clad cliffs, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Llandarcy Oil Refinery, Swansea, Wales
The tank farm at the Llandarcy Oil Refinery, Swansea, Wales - built by British Petroleum Oil between 1918-22

Station Road, Llanelli, England
Station Road, Llanelli, near Swansea, Carmarthenshire, England. Date: 1911

Pennard Castle and Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Swansea Marina docks, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

GWR construction work at Pontlliw, South Wales
Construction work taking place on the Great Western Railway near the village of Pontlliw, near Swansea, Glamorgan, South Wales

Copper Works
The Bristol Company copper works, near Swansea, Wales

WELSH TRAM
The large double-decker tram of the Swansea and Mumbles Railway, Glamorgan, Wales. They were the largest trams in UK service

Exterior view of the Hafod Copper and Silver Works and Copper Mill in Swansea, Wales. Date: 1855

Cockle gathering at Penclawdd 1857
Eight miles from Swansea on the Loughor river, women gathering and preparing cockles for market. Date: 1857

Mumbles - The Town and the Bay, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

The Landore Siemens steel works, c1880
The Landore Siemens steelworks, c1880. View of the factory in South Wales. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York)

Maudslay Vintage Car, Cwmllynfell, Swansea, England. Date: 1910s

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Welcome to Swansea, a stunning coastal city located in West Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom. This picturesque destination offers an array of breathtaking sights and attractions that will leave you mesmerized. One of the highlights is Three Cliffs Bay, nestled within the Gower Peninsula. With its golden sands and dramatic cliffs, this bay is a true natural gem. As you explore Swansea's coastline, don't miss Mumbles Lighthouse and Bracelet Bay. These iconic landmarks showcase the city's maritime heritage against a backdrop of rugged beauty. Mumbles Pier is another must-visit spot where you can soak up panoramic views Bay. The charming town of Mumbles itself exudes coastal charm with its quaint streets and vibrant atmosphere. For art enthusiasts, Vetchfield Art in Swansea City offers a creative haven filled with captivating masterpieces that reflect the city's cultural richness. As dusk falls over Swansea, witness the enchanting sight of a full moon illuminating the Mumbles skyline. It's an ethereal experience that captures the essence of this magical place. If you're seeking tranquility by the sea, head to Oxwich Bay where pristine sands meet crystal-clear waters. Here you can unwind and let your worries drift away as gentle waves lap at your feet. Venturing beyond Swansea's shores brings you to other remarkable destinations like Neath and Port Talbot. The Swing Bridge over River Neath stands as a testament to industrial history while Gorseinon showcases South Wales' unique blend of old-world charm and modernity. Whether it's exploring hidden coves along Gower or immersing yourself in Welsh culture in bustling neighborhoods like Mumbles or Gorseinon – there is something for everyone here in beautiful Swansea. Come discover this captivating corner of Europe where nature meets urban vibrancy – welcome to unforgettable adventures in Swansea.