Tuesday, 4 April 2017

SWANSEA HISTORY.

Swansea - Local history

https://www.swansea.gov.uk/localhistory
Libraries We have many resources available in Swansea libraries to help with research into family and local history.

Swansea - a brief history

www.swanseamuseum.co.uk/swansea-a-brief-history
The area around Swansea has been occupied for many thousands of years, with the oldest known human remains being the Red Lady of Paviland which have been dated …

A History of Swansea - An Encyclopedia of World History

www.localhistories.org/swansea.html
A BRIEF HISTORY OF SWANSEA. By Tim Lambert. EARLY SWANSEA. Swansea was once called Sweins eg or ey, which means Swein's island. The island stood in the …

History of Swansea - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Swansea
The recorded history of Swansea in Wales covers a period of continuous occupation stretching back a thousand years, while there is archaeological evidence of ...

Historic Swansea - welshwales.co.uk

www.welshwales.co.uk/historic_swansea.htm
The history of Swansea, Wales. From a pre-historic settlement and hideout for Viking invaders, to the home of the world's first railway service, Swansea, Wales has an ...
Swansea City AFC History

www.swanseacity.net/club/history.aspx
PUBLISHED. 12:32 15 May 2012. The full history of Swansea City Football Club
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Monday, 3 April 2017

A DOG NAMED 'SWANSEA JAC'.




Swansea Jack - This is Swansea Wales
www.thisisswanseawales.co.uk/swansea-jack/4548600838
Swansea Jack (1930 - October 1937) was a famous dog whose name lives on in the nickname given to natives of Swansea, Wales. Swansea Jack was a black retriever …

Swansea Jack - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swansea_Jack
Life. Swansea Jack was a black retriever with a longish coat. He was similar in appearance to a modern Flat-Coated Retriever, but was instead identified at the time ...

Images of swansea jack the dog

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Swansea Jack

www.swanseamuseum.co.uk/swansea-a-brief-history/the-sea/swansea-jack
Swansea Jack was a black retriever born in 1930. He lived in the North Dock / River Tawe area of Swansea with his master, William Thomas. Jack would always respond

NOT SWANSEA JAC LORD OF THE NORTH.
'UNCONSTRUCTED NATIONALIST'
Now of Abergynolwyn
http://jacothenorth.net/blog/






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Sunday, 2 April 2017

SWANSEA INFORMATION


Swansea - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swansea
Swansea Abertawe City and County of Swansea Dinas a Sir Abertawe; City & County: Motto: Floreat Swansea: City and County of Swansea and (inset) within Wales

Swansea - Official Site
www.swansea.gov.uk
Please help us improve our website Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN Phone: 01792 636000


Gower Peninsula, Swansea Bay & Beaches | Visit Wales
www.visitwales.com/explore/west-wales/swansea-mumbles-gower
Swansea’ Waterfront City sits on the 5 mile sweep of Swansea Bay and most city centre attractions and shops are less than 10 minutes walk from the sea.

Swansea University - Official Site

www.swansea.ac.uk
Founded in 1920, Swansea University is a research-led institution with an excellent reputation for the quality of its student experience.

Ospreys Rugby - Official Site

www.ospreysrugby.com
Official Site of Ospreys Rugby including team news, fixtures, results, tickets, merchandise and the latest for Ospreys fans.

Swansea City A.F.C. - Official Site

www.swanseacity.net
The latest news from Swansea City FC. Check fixtures, tickets, league table, club shop & more. Plus, listen to live match commentary.

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Saturday, 1 April 2017

INTRODUCTION.



Swan song - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swan_song
The swan song (ancient Greek: κύκνειον ᾆσμα; Latin: carmen cygni) is a metaphorical phrase for a final gesture, effort, or performance given just before ...

'Swan song' - the meaning and origin of this phrase

www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/swan-song.html
The meaning and origin of the phrase 'Swan song'. phrases, sayings, proverbs and idioms at. ... "Observation shows that the story that the dying swan sings is false."

Swan song - definition of swan song by The Free Dictionary

www.thefreedictionary.com/swan+song
swan song n. 1. A farewell or final appearance, action, or work. 2. The beautiful legendary song sung only once by a swan in its lifetime, as it is dying. [From the ...


THIS 'SWAN SONG' BLOG BY GETHIN ap GRUFFYDD.










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