Swansea Blue Plaques

If you’re looking to find out more about some of Swansea’s most famous sons and daughters, then keep an eye out when you’re next exploring the city for the Swansea Blue Plaques.

Set up to honour and commemorate some of Swansea’s most important figures and locations, there are currently over 20 to discover across the city.

From notable musicians such as Pete Ham to literary icons such as Kingsley Amis and Vernon Watkins, to historic locations such as Cwmdonkin Park, St Helens Rugby and Cricket Ground and The Vetch.

You can discover all of the Swansea Blue Plaques online.

History and Heritage

Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower are locations steeped in history, from ancient castles, to pirates and smugglers, to it’s rich industrial history with Swansea’s copperworks, and it’s cultural heritage with literary icons such as Dylan Thomas.