In the late tenth century the area was part of the Welsh kingdom of Deheubarth, but Swansea is thought to have been founded in 1013 as a Viking settlement, established by the Danish King Sweyn Forkbeard who had led a number of raiding parties in the area. Was Swansea named after a Viking? The first …
Swansea is the second largest city in Wales (after Cardiff). In the early 12th century the Norman Henry de Newburgh built a castle there, which was later destroyed by the Welsh rebel Owain Glyn Dŵr. Up to the early 18th century Swansea was a small market town and a coal port. When did Swansea became …
Swansea (/ˈswɒnzi/; Welsh: Abertawe [abɛrˈtawɛ]) is a coastal city and the second-largest city of Wales. It forms a principal area, officially known as the City and County of Swansea (Welsh: Dinas a Sir Abertawe). Is Swansea city a good place to live? Swansea is actually Wales’ second most populated city and county, offering all the …
West Glamorgan. Swansea Swansea Abertawe City and County of Swansea Dinas a Sir Abertawe Country Wales Preserved county West Glamorgan Historic county Glamorganshire Principal Area Swansea What county is Swansea Wales in? county of GlamorganSwansea county lies entirely within the historic county of Glamorgan (Morgannwg). The city of Swansea is the second largest in Wales …
Actors and actresses Keith Allen. Kevin Allen. Gareth Armstrong. Desmond Barrit. Rob Brydon. Geraint Wyn Davies. Mabel Hackney. Georgia Henshaw. Who is the most famous person in Swansea? You’ll hear of Swansea as the heavy metal heart of the global copper business and the inspirational birthplace of Dylan Thomas, one of the 20th century’s most …
There was no need for Chief Brody to run down the sand screaming at everyone to get out of the water, but a shark did stray into the shallows in Swansea Bay on a sunny Sunday. Are there any sharks in Swansea? A small shark surprised beach-goers on the Swansea coast after it got trapped …
If you look up Swansea Bay in the dictionary (our dictionary) you’ll see a picture of a stunning sandy beach. The beaches here have won awards, and plenty of them – including 10th best beach in the world. Pretty amazing stuff! Why not consider Swansea Bay for a beach break? Is Swansea beach good for …
It takes around 24 minutes to walk from Swansea station to the beach. Where is Swansea Beach located? Swansea Beach stretches for five miles along Swansea Bay between the Maritime Quarter and the “Knab Rock” near Mumbles in Wales. How far is Swansea bus station from train station? The distance between Swansea Station and Swansea …
If you look up Swansea Bay in the dictionary (our dictionary) you’ll see a picture of a stunning sandy beach. The beaches here have won awards, and plenty of them – including 10th best beach in the world. Is Swansea beach good for swimming? Our patrolled beaches, with the exception of Swansea Bay, have been …
It’s thought that Swansea’s love affair with horses started when people moved into more urban areas from the country for work, and naturally they brought their beloved equines with them. Why is Swansea important? The city of Swansea is the second largest in Wales and accounts for most of the county’s population. It is an …
