industrial heritage
SWANSEA: ‘Big kit, tight planning, solid team’ — the contractors behind the Bascule Bridge’s successful move
The contractors who helped move Swansea's 70-tonne Bascule Bridge into position have shared a behind-the-scenes look at the operation —…
“Internationally significant” discoveries shed new light on Swansea’s world-famous industrial past
A series of "internationally significant" archaeological discoveries are providing new insights into Swansea's world-famous industrial story, with rare evidence of…
Rare Swansea colliery archive uncovered as new auction house launches in the city
A treasure trove of Swansea’s mining past has surfaced after a newly launched auction house in the city was handed…
New train sculpture unveiled in Gowerton celebrates Swansea’s railway heritage
A striking new sculpture has been unveiled in Gowerton, marking the community’s historic links to Swansea’s industrial railway past.
Residents voice anger over plans to resurface historic Clyne bridleway
Opposition is mounting to Swansea Council’s plans to tarmac the Old Carriage Drive in Clyne Valley, with residents warning the…
Plans approved to bring new life to more heritage buildings
Plans have been approved for the future of two historic buildings that form part of Swansea's great industrial heritage
Young volunteers help city’s old copperworks stories live on
The history of an iconic Swansea industrial site is being brought alive thanks to the efforts of new volunteers. An…
Plan approved to help save historic Hafod-Morfa Copperworks building
Swansea Council plans have been approved to save an historic former industrial building for future generations. The grade two listed…