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2024-03-28T08:47:17+00:00text/html2011-12-24T13:02:38+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft51.624622 -3.940512SS6593 : The Grand Hotel, Swansea Station and Strand Metals, Swansea
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This 1997 view shows the rather rundown Grand Hotel in Ivey Place and ex-GWR Swansea Station. A railway turntable was situated on the dead end brick viaduct just to the right of Strand Metals. Until the 1960s this viaduct also had a branch that connected the GWR station to the LNWR services in the area. This brick arch structure ran along The Strand but was demolished in stages during the late 1970s.
Strand Metals occupied what was originally a Quaker Meeting House. The Friends Burial Ground is located just to the rear of this building, but is in a poor state of preservation.
Public access to this graveyard is not straightforward. There is a lane at the side of the 'Grand Hotel' in Ivey Place opposite the station which leads to the back entrance of some sort of private club, and to railings, on the other side of which is the graveyard. The south side of the graveyard adjoins the side of the old Elysium Buildings, once HQ of the local Labour Party.
The Strand Metals building at 79 The Strand (SA1 2AW), was for sale in 2005. It is unlikely to stand much longer due to the ongoing redevelopment in this area. The Grand Hotel, Swansea Station and the brick viaduct continue to stand in 2011.text/html2011-12-24T12:44:03+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft51.618102 -3.937778SS6592 : Industrial buildings on Quay Parade, Swansea
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This 1997 view was taken from the junction of Swansea's York Street, Victoria Road (to the right) and Quay Parade (to the left). Swansea Port Authority occupied the red brick and stone building in the left distance - this is now Morgan's Hotel. The grey fronted building in the centre housed engineering companies Unifloc and Rowecord and was demolished in early 2006. The derelict building on the right originally belonged to engineering group Powell Duffryn and was demolished in the late 1990s. The Evening Post building on Adelaide Street is in the background.text/html2011-12-24T12:25:27+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft51.617880 -3.940369SS6592 : The Terminus public house on Victoria Road, Swansea
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This 1997 view shows The Terminus public house on Victoria Road, Swansea. At the time of the visit the pub was disused and for sale. The petrol station on the right was derelict at the time. The public house is now a tandoori restaurant, the petrol station was demolished and its site taken by a branch of Kwik Fit. The buildings in the right hand distance were demolished and replaced with a cinema. The public house got its name from the LNWR Swansea Victoria terminus which closed in 1964.text/html2011-12-24T12:14:51+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft51.617174 -3.944961SS6592 : Vista from Oystermouth Road towards the Quadrant (1997)
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This 1997 view was taken from the old LNWR railway viaduct next to Oystermouth Road, Swansea. The gated site housed the Oystermouth gas works, now a Tesco superstore. The brown and cream complex is the Quadrant Shopping Centre. A disused gasometer can be seen in the right distance.text/html2011-12-24T12:00:31+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft51.616515 -3.941322SS6592 : Swansea Leisure Centre water features (original 1977 design)
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This 1997 view shows the water features to be found at Swansea's Leisure Centre. A small shelter can be seen in the right distance. The Leisure Centre was opened by the Queen in 1977 and was built on the site of the 1867 LNWR Swansea Victoria station. This LNWR terminus closed to passengers in 1964. The viaduct in the background carried freight traffic to and from the terminus. The Leisure Centre has since been renovated (now LC2) but the area in this view is now a car park.text/html2011-12-24T09:58:06+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft51.622272 -3.908340SS6793 : Trigonometrical point beside Wern Fawr Road, Swansea
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This trig point is positioned inside the Fabian Way Park & Ride complex, next to Wern Fawr Road, just before the junction with Wern Terrace. This area used to contain coal and freight sidings for the GWR (Vale of Neath) and Rhondda & Swansea Bay railway companies. The last trains ran through this area during the 1990s. The area was cleared during 2001-2 in preparation for the Park & Ride service.text/html2011-12-22T19:02:38+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft51.641886 -3.924195SS6695 : The yard and signal box at Swansea Vale Railway
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This 1998 view shows the main yard used by the Swansea Vale Railway Society who ran a preserved line from Upper Bank to Six Pit Junction. The signal box was vandalised often and at the time of the visit was showing the scars of a recent arson attack.
The Swansea Vale Railway originally ran from Swansea St Thomas to Brynamman. It was taken over by the Midland Railway in 1876 and additional through routes were added as a result. Passenger services ceased in 1950 and complete closure took place in the 1960s.
By 1985 the only railway here was the section preserved by the SVR Society. In 2007, Swansea Council decided to redevelop the area and by 2010 the preserved railway was itself history, although the society itself lives on.text/html2011-12-22T18:46:35+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft51.656041 -3.905422SS6896 : Former entrance to the Swansea Vale Railway on Jersey Road, Swansea
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This 1998 view shows the former entrance to the preserved line run by the Swansea Vale Railway Society. The incline used to lead to the SVR's Six Pit Station. A double track viaduct used to continue from an abutment on the right hand side and continue across the road towards Llansamlet.
This line originally opened as part of the Swansea Vale Railway in the 1870s. It was taken over by the Midland Railway in 1876 and additional through routes were added as a result. Passenger services ceased in 1950 and complete closure took place in the 1960s. By 1985 the only railway here was the section preserved by the SVR Society. In 2007, Swansea Council decided to redevelop the area and by 2010 the preserved railway was itself history, although the society itself lives on.text/html2011-12-22T18:33:23+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft51.652265 -3.910901SS6796 : Railway viaduct carrying the Great Western mainline over the derelict Swansea Vale Railway
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2738440
This 1998 view shows the viaduct carrying the Great Western mainline over the old Swansea Vale Railway. At the time of the visit the preserved line was still running. Six Pit Platform was just to the north of this view.
The Swansea Vale Railway originally ran from Swansea St Thomas to Brynamman. It was taken over by the Midland Railway in 1876 and additional through routes were added as a result. Passenger services ceased in 1950 and complete closure took place in the 1960s.
By 1985 the only railway here was the section preserved by the SVR Society. In 2007, Swansea Council decided to redevelop the area and by 2010 the preserved railway was itself history, although the society itself lives on.text/html2011-12-22T18:25:24+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft51.643806 -3.922253SS6795 : Rusting GWR locomotive at Swansea Vale Railway
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This 1998 view shows the ex-GWR 2-8-0T locomotive stabled at one of Swansea Vale Railway's sidings. As of 2011, the loco is undergoing restoration at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway (GWSR).
The Swansea Vale Railway originally ran from Swansea St Thomas to Brynamman. It was taken over by the Midland Railway in 1876 and additional through routes were added as a result. Passenger services ceased in 1950 and complete closure took place in the 1960s.
By 1985 the only railway here was the section preserved by the SVR Society. In 2007, Swansea Council decided to redevelop the area and by 2010 the preserved railway was itself history, although the society itself lives on.text/html2011-12-22T18:14:50+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft51.640316 -3.926730SS6695 : The remains of Upper Bank Station, Swansea
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In this 1998 view, the decaying remains of Upper Bank Station can be seen. Upper Bank was opened in 1871 as part of the Swansea Vale Railway's route to Morriston. It eventually reached Brynamman. The whole line was taken over by the Midland Railway in 1876 and additional through routes were added as a result. Passenger services ceased in 1950 and complete closure took place in the 1960s.
By 1985 the only railway here was the section preserved by the SVR Society. In 2007, Swansea Council decided to redevelop the area and by 2010 the preserved railway was itself history, although the society itself lives on.text/html2011-12-18T23:15:54+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft52.480545 -1.932225SP0486 : Icknield Port Wharf on the Birmingham Canal (old line)
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This 2008 view shows a collection of former industrial buildings at Icknield Port Wharf on the old line of the Birmingham Canal. These buildings and yards are now used by small businesses and barge owners. Behind this viewpoint is Edgbaston Reservoir, originally named Rotton Park Reservoir which was run by the Docks and Inland Waterways Executive. Access to the reservoir is via Icknield Port Road. In the distance are the high rise flats of Ladywood.text/html2011-12-18T22:55:36+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft52.491590 -1.912178SP0688 : Former Metal Sample Works on York Terrace, Birmingham
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This 2008 view shows the derelict remains of the former metal sample works on York Terrace (just off Great Hampton Street). The building on the extreme left of this photograph is used to store old safes. York Terrace itself is currently used as a short stay car park, although all the structures seen in this view are still extant. Directly behind this view stood the Hockley Hill branch of Martins Bank (later absorbed into Barclays)text/html2011-12-18T22:48:33+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft52.491680 -1.912325SP0688 : Former Metal Sample Works on York Terrace, Birmingham
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This 2008 view shows the derelict remains of the former metal sample works on York Terrace (just off Great Hampton Street). This workshop area was originally part of a clock and watch works when built, later to become part of the larger sample works.text/html2011-12-18T22:43:39+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/60698vectorkraft52.491410 -1.912325SP0688 : Former Metal Sample Works on York Terrace, Birmingham
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2734657
This 2008 view shows the derelict remains of the former metal sample works on York Terrace (just off Great Hampton Street). Despite the condition of the roller shutters, the units in this photograph are no longer used.