Thursday, March 31, 2005
Cefn Coed
The well known Cefn Coed psychiatric hospital that overlooks Swansea. It can be seen in the background of the water skiing shot below.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Singleton Park
Daffodils around the stone circle in Singleton Park. The old nurse's home and school (Parc Beck) in the distance has been converted into apartments.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Singleton hospital
A fleet of ambulances outside Singleton hospital. Sue works on the second floor from the top on the right hand side - ward 8
Monday, March 28, 2005
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Norton stores
An old picture of Norton stores sent in by John Ridd, USA and a photograph of how it looks today.
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Mermaid Hotel
The old Mermaid Hotel, Mumbles, where we did most of our courting in 1969 - 1971. A big thank you to John Ridd, USA, who sent me this shot.
Friday, March 25, 2005
Fabian Way
Fabian Way, the busy main road into Swansea. The Cape Horner pub is on the left with the new SA1 developent on the right
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Viaduct
The viaduct that carries the main railway line into Swansea over the river Tawe. Salem chapel can be seen behind the bridge in the closeup .
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Swansea bay
Mumbles head as seen from across Swansea bay. I'll post some photographs from of the city centre and the east side soon. I seem to be concentrating on the West side!
WWII gun emlacements
WWII gun emplacements on Mumbles lighthouse island and on the sands at Swansea bay
Monday, March 21, 2005
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Rotherslade
The new apartment complex at Rotherslade is progressing. It is being built on the site of the old Osbourne Hotel
Spring at Langland
A beautifully warm spring morning at Langland - taken on our way back from our swim.
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Slip bridge latest
From a Council news bulletin http://www.swansea.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=6426
The Slip Bridge will be relocated to its new home, forming part of the much used cyclepath along Swansea’s seafront. The bridge will also form part of an extended route for the popular landtrain.
“The bridge will remain part of Swansea’s history and future when it is relocated to its new home.
“Work will be completed to give the bridge a new lease of life and remain as a prominent and striking feature of Swansea Bay. It will be preserved as a bridge for walkers, cyclists and the popular landtrain.
The historic bridge was removed following concerns over the condition of the structure. A condition survey by specialist bridge consultants later revealed serious problems.
Given the results of the structural assessment and the public interest in the bridge Swansea Council proceeded with a public consultation before making a decision on the bridge’s future.
“Although the result of the consultation failed to illustrate a favoured option the council have decided that re-installing the bridge in its original position would be too costly.
“It’s important that the council acknowledges the public support for the bridge but that it acts responsible in terms of future costs."
The authority will now proceed with the planning application relating to the bridge's new home.
The Slip Bridge will be relocated to its new home, forming part of the much used cyclepath along Swansea’s seafront. The bridge will also form part of an extended route for the popular landtrain.
“The bridge will remain part of Swansea’s history and future when it is relocated to its new home.
“Work will be completed to give the bridge a new lease of life and remain as a prominent and striking feature of Swansea Bay. It will be preserved as a bridge for walkers, cyclists and the popular landtrain.
The historic bridge was removed following concerns over the condition of the structure. A condition survey by specialist bridge consultants later revealed serious problems.
Given the results of the structural assessment and the public interest in the bridge Swansea Council proceeded with a public consultation before making a decision on the bridge’s future.
“Although the result of the consultation failed to illustrate a favoured option the council have decided that re-installing the bridge in its original position would be too costly.
“It’s important that the council acknowledges the public support for the bridge but that it acts responsible in terms of future costs."
The authority will now proceed with the planning application relating to the bridge's new home.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Slip bridge
The old slip bridge sitting on the Recreation ground after being removed for renovation. It now looks as if it is not going to be replaced.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Oystermouth Castle
Some old photographs from John Ridd, USA showing the view from the battlements of Oystermouth castle. Allotments at Oystermouth
Mumble pier
This photograph from John Ridd, USA shows the old fishing platform beneath Mumbles pier that is now no longer open. This shot was taken at a very low tide.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Warning
This sign used to be located on the sea front at West cross - I don't think it's there now. I'll check when I walk that way next. The photograph was sent to me by John Ridd from New Milford, Connecticut, USA.
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