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Swansea Docks is the collective name for several docks in Swansea, Wales
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Swansea Docks is the collective name for several docks in Swansea, Wales
Swansea Docks is the collective name for several docks in Swansea, Wales. The Swansea docks are located immediately south-east of Swansea city centre. In the mid-19th century, the port was exporting 60% of the worlds copper from factories situated in the Tawe Valley.
(Picture) Worker offloading in the docks.
14th October 1959
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Swansea
Wales
Media ID 21915210
© Mirrorpix
1959 Bags Dock Dockyard Memory Lane Men Only Sacks Ship Swansea Welsh
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Step back in time to the bustling Swansea Docks, a hub of industry and trade in 1950s Wales. This print captures the essence of this historic port city, showcasing a worker diligently offloading sacks from a ship at the docks on 14th October 1959. Swansea Docks, located just southeast of the city center, played a pivotal role in global commerce during its heyday. In fact, it held the distinction of exporting an astounding 60% of the world's copper from factories nestled within the picturesque Tawe Valley. The image evokes nostalgia for an era when men toiled tirelessly on these docks, their strength and determination fueling Swansea's economic growth. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost feel their camaraderie and hear echoes of lively conversations amidst stacks of bags waiting to be transported. This photograph is not merely a visual representation; it transports us back to an important chapter in Welsh history. It serves as a reminder that Swansea Docks was more than just brick and mortar – it was woven into the fabric of people's lives and livelihoods. As we explore Memory Lane Prints' collection, let us immerse ourselves in these glimpses from our past. Each image tells its own unique story while preserving cherished memories for generations to come.
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