Take a stroll around Swansea Marina. It’s so pleasantly peaceful these days that it’s hard to imagine the noisy drum of industry, as ships discharged their ballast or loaded their cargoes, and the steam-powered machines that opened lock gates and sluices did the heavy lifting. But take a closer…
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In the early decades of the 19th Century, the area where Swansea’s maritime quarter now stands was home to many colourful characters. One of the more outrageous was a quack doctor called ‘Baron Spolasco’ who had a house in Adelaide Street, where Morgans Hotel now stands. Despite only a short stay…
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He saved 27 lives from the cold, dangerous depths of Swansea Docks. He was a born hero. Jack: Swansea’s most famous and heroic dog! Jack, a mischievous, flat-coated retriever, was born in 1930. His first owner, Mr Davies of Cwmgelli Cottages, Landore, found it increasingly difficult to keep an eye…
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Did you know the Patti Pavilion was originally a winter garden at Craig y Nos Castle in the Swansea Valley? It was gifted to Swansea upon the death of Adelina Patti, who loved the area and made the castle her home. Adelina Patti (1843 – 1919) Adela Juana Maria was born on 10th February 1843 in…
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Did you know Swansea once smelted 90% of the world’s copper? Join Jo on her quest to glimpse into Wales’ industrial past, to the time when Swansea smelted 90% of the world’s copper. We look specifically at the Hafod Copperworks, and listen to people’s stories of life in the industrial buildings we…
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The Swansea resident who made flying history… Like lots of places, Swansea’s rich heritage seems to have become invisible with people passing buildings without a thought of the stories those walls could tell. For example, how many of you have walked past Belgrave Court in Uplands? Maybe you have…
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Take Seven Steps to Welshcake Heaven with Pat from Maddocks! To make these St David’s Day celebration welshcakes you will need: Ingredients (These quantities will make approximately 24 Welshcakes) 250g Welsh salt butter or margarine 500g self raising flour 150g caster sugar, plus 50g extra…
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BBQ Rack of Gower salt marsh mutton with Charred asparagus, shitake mushroom and spring greens broth By Chef Hywel Griffith Hywel opened the award winning Beach House restaurant at Oxwich Bay in 2016 – Hywel and the team have just been awarded a coveted Michelin Star for the second year…
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Pant-ys-Gawn goats cheese and Welsh wild flower honey croquette with Langland bay hand-picked wild garlic pesto By Chef Emilio Fragiacomo Prepared by Chef Proprietor, Emilio Fragiacomo of Langland’s Brasserie, an award-winning restaurant with great food, local produce and has one of the best…
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Enjoy a Gap Year with a difference! No need for a passport, no need to change currency…just hop on a bus, train or car and head to Swansea Bay for your #MicroGap the Swansea Bay Way to enjoy a whole host of exhilarating experiences that won’t break the bank! We’ve put together a list of top…
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