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Very interesting Alice, thank you. I’m from Swansea but I rarely venture into the city centre now. I’m shocked at the state of Castle Square, it’s disgraceful. If only you’d seen it in the 70s, sentimental of me but it genuinely upsets me to see how it is now.
I remember when I was in Swansea filming this video. I spoke to so many residents who made similar comments about Castle Square. It's such a shame, but the same can be said for so many towns and cities these days.
Alice, I was raised in Swansea but now live in New Zealand,I went back there a few years ago after being away for over thirty years, It was so disappointing to see the whole place so badly run down and the people living in abject poverty I thanked god I took my family as far away as I could when I did.
Swansea city center is a real top. Especially the former castle gardens. It could be so different. Perhaps once the new waterfront regeneration is completed, they might address other areas. I hope so.
Sounds like Swansea didn’t fare well during WW2, great video Alice and presented perfectly. Love the video and looking forward to watching your next one 😃😊
The planners of Swansea did as much damage to the town as did the Luftwaffe. It is an architectural nightmare. The blitz afforded a long term vision for rebuilding, but the visionaries of Swansea Council simply weren't up to the task. I returned to Swansea after some 30 years in foreign climes, and was stunned at how it had decayed. Lots of money being pumped in nowadays, but I do so miss the old Swansea. The concrete monstrosity that was Castle Gardens is scheduled to be ripped up. It's what Swansea does best, ripping things up.
Thank you for your comment. Pre war Swansea certainly looked more appealing compared to the concrete Swansea of today. Similar remarks can ve said about so many other places within the UK. The people of Swansea were so friendly which was good.
That is true Swansea is good at demolishing old architectural gems and replacing them with concrete monstrosities empire theatre and Alexandra road opposite the train station for example
Definitely one of the best videos I have seen about Swansea informative and with some history mixed in very entertaining bye the way wind street is pronounced wined as in winding road but us locals call it wine street you should think about doing a video on mumbles lots of history in that lovely place thanks again for a great video
Hi Alice, as one of your other commentators pointed out, Wind as in Wind Street (very famous with young Swansea revellers!) rhymes with Kind. Born in 1955, I remember Swansea recovering from the devastation of the wartime bombings. As a small child, I thought that the term 'bomb sites' was a synonym for car parks as they were my parents' preferred place to park the car (there were many bomb sites that had been flattened out for parking right up until the 1960s). Most people from Swansea will agree that the town centre has been subject to very poor town planning. However, it's a lovely city, though of course I'm biased. Your video is very informative and I learned a lot - many thanks.
Hi Alice loved the video, well presented and informative, only one thing if I may , it is wind street pronouced like wined street because it followed the wi nding route of the river before it was re-routed, I mean this in the nicest way, thank you. look forward to more presentations from you.
Thank you for your comment and question. I'm not sure on the origin of Wind Street, but it might be a modern spelling of the word 'wynd' which in medieval times meant a narrow street. Hope this helps.
Did a YTS work placement at St.Marys Church with the late Cannon Don Lewis,his wife,and secretary in the late 1980's,in the Tower office. Littlewoods store was just across the road. Also did a work placement in the old Swansea and Industrial Museum,where the Water front museum is today.
My great uncle was killed at Teilo Crescent, February 20th, 1941.He took a direct hit from a German bomb, along with a great many others. Unknown until very recently, a lifelong friend who have I've been at school with, had our apprenticeships with, drunk and shared good and bad times with for the best part of thirty years as best friends, found his grandfather was killed in the same bombing, might have been the same bomb. they were both firemen answering the call at Teilo Crescent. Both their names are on the memorial in the community centre garden.
Thank you for telling me this tragic story. Quite a coincidence also.There are so many similar stories from around the country which add to our family history.
Yes, they are. I was in Swansea a few weeks ago, my first time back in 4 years. So much has changed, as you will discover in my new Swansea video coming shortly. The gardens will be such a benefit to the city centre. Looking forward to returning to see them. If you're from Swansea, please let me know when they are completed.
My grandfather owned a pub in the Mumbles and had a Swansea rugby player who worked for him called lke James. A certain Welsh boxer came into the pub who had a reputation of doing bad things to young girls. Ike heard the boxer bragging in the bar, and being offensive. He offered the Boxer outside and said it wouldn't be Marquis of Queensbury's rules, needless to say the boxer didn't take him up on the offer.
I hate castle square I remember the gardens myself and my nana spent lots of time there when I was a little girl I wish they would put it back as it was
Hi ,it was Ben evens the( largest store in Swansea) that was bomb and demolished in ww2 as Alice reports, David evens was the ( 2nd largest store in swansea) a different store and place which they demolished in 2004/5 not sure if they were related
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Very interesting Alice, thank you. I’m from Swansea but I rarely venture into the city centre now. I’m shocked at the state of Castle Square, it’s disgraceful. If only you’d seen it in the 70s, sentimental of me but it genuinely upsets me to see how it is now.
I remember when I was in Swansea filming this video. I spoke to so many residents who made similar comments about Castle Square. It's such a shame, but the same can be said for so many towns and cities these days.
Thanks mate for an informative video. Very interesting. I walk past these places without taking notice. I will next time.
Alice, I was raised in Swansea but now live in New Zealand,I went back there a few years ago after being away for over thirty years, It was so disappointing to see the whole place so badly run down and the people living in abject poverty I thanked god I took my family as far away as I could when I did.
Swansea city center is a real top. Especially the former castle gardens. It could be so different. Perhaps once the new waterfront regeneration is completed, they might address other areas. I hope so.
Rock off back to now zipo land I'm a jack love Swansea !!!
Sounds like Swansea didn’t fare well during WW2, great video Alice and presented perfectly. Love the video and looking forward to watching your next one 😃😊
Thank you. I was in Swansea again yesterday, so there is another on the way soon. Thank you for your comment, much appreciated.
Another great history video, very interesting as always 👍
Thank you for your comment. There are many more to come.
I live just ten miles away from Swansea but I learned a great deal from your video. I enjoyed it. Thank you Alice.
Thank you for your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Hopefully I'll get to Wales again soon and make some more.
Thank you Alice I found your walk about very informative.
Thank you. I had great fun making this video and exploring Swansea. It's a great place.
The planners of Swansea did as much damage to the town as did the Luftwaffe. It is an architectural nightmare. The blitz afforded a long term vision for rebuilding, but the visionaries of Swansea Council simply weren't up to the task.
I returned to Swansea after some 30 years in foreign climes, and was stunned at how it had decayed.
Lots of money being pumped in nowadays, but I do so miss the old Swansea.
The concrete monstrosity that was Castle Gardens is scheduled to be ripped up. It's what Swansea does best, ripping things up.
Thank you for your comment. Pre war Swansea certainly looked more appealing compared to the concrete Swansea of today. Similar remarks can ve said about so many other places within the UK. The people of Swansea were so friendly which was good.
That is true Swansea is good at demolishing old architectural gems and replacing them with concrete monstrosities empire theatre and Alexandra road opposite the train station for example
Definitely one of the best videos I have seen about Swansea informative and with some history mixed in very entertaining bye the way wind street is pronounced wined as in winding road but us locals call it wine street you should think about doing a video on mumbles lots of history in that lovely place thanks again for a great video
Thank you for your comment. I'm planning another visit to Swansea and want to walk down the Mumbles. I just love South Wales.
Hi Alice, as one of your other commentators pointed out, Wind as in Wind Street (very famous with young Swansea revellers!) rhymes with Kind. Born in 1955, I remember Swansea recovering from the devastation of the wartime bombings. As a small child, I thought that the term 'bomb sites' was a synonym for car parks as they were my parents' preferred place to park the car (there were many bomb sites that had been flattened out for parking right up until the 1960s). Most people from Swansea will agree that the town centre has been subject to very poor town planning. However, it's a lovely city, though of course I'm biased. Your video is very informative and I learned a lot - many thanks.
Thank you Jill. I did enjoy my time visiting Swansea. I hope to return again soon. It's a great place and so much history.
Hi Alice loved the video, well presented and informative, only one thing if I may , it is wind street pronouced like wined street because it followed the wi
nding route of the river before it was re-routed, I mean this in the nicest way, thank you. look forward to more presentations from you.
Thank you for your comment and question. I'm not sure on the origin of Wind Street, but it might be a modern spelling of the word 'wynd' which in medieval times meant a narrow street. Hope this helps.
Did a YTS work placement at St.Marys Church with the late Cannon Don Lewis,his wife,and secretary in the late 1980's,in the Tower office. Littlewoods store was just across the road. Also did a work placement in the old Swansea and Industrial Museum,where the Water front museum is today.
Thank you. That's so interesting. Always good to get responses like this. I hope to do more videos from Swansea next year.
My great uncle was killed at Teilo Crescent, February 20th, 1941.He took a direct hit from a German bomb, along with a great many others. Unknown until very recently, a lifelong friend who have I've been at school with, had our apprenticeships with, drunk and shared good and bad times with for the best part of thirty years as best friends, found his grandfather was killed in the same bombing, might have been the same bomb. they were both firemen answering the call at Teilo Crescent. Both their names are on the memorial in the community centre garden.
Thank you for telling me this tragic story. Quite a coincidence also.There are so many similar stories from around the country which add to our family history.
It's being turned back into gardens with the work already started
Yes, they are. I was in Swansea a few weeks ago, my first time back in 4 years. So much has changed, as you will discover in my new Swansea video coming shortly.
The gardens will be such a benefit to the city centre. Looking forward to returning to see them. If you're from Swansea, please let me know when they are completed.
My grandfather owned a pub in the Mumbles and had a Swansea rugby player who worked for him called lke James. A certain Welsh boxer came into the pub who had a reputation of doing bad things to young girls. Ike heard the boxer bragging in the bar, and being offensive. He offered the Boxer outside and said it wouldn't be Marquis of Queensbury's rules, needless to say the boxer didn't take him up on the offer.
Does of nostalgia for me ... home sweet home...it's usually pissing down n overcast... home sweet home...
I like Swansea also. Lovely city.
don't think i'll be visiting very soon, looks like swansea has seen better days...
Sadly, it has. There are some lovely areas, but the main square by the castle was a mess. We'll it was when I was there a few years ago.
Town planning undertaken courtesy of the Luftwaffe.
I hate castle square I remember the gardens myself and my nana spent lots of time there when I was a little girl I wish they would put it back as it was
I totally agree. Castle Square is a complete disgrace. Such an isore for Swansea. The gardens need to be reinstated asap!
Oh I know, castle gardens doesn't look very nice :(
@@bettyjones5375 Plans are afoot to rip up the concrete and provide a new haven in the centre.
Great video, but Swansea is a city. Not a town!!
It's David Evans not ben Evans :)
Hi ,it was Ben evens the( largest store in Swansea) that was bomb and demolished in ww2 as Alice reports, David evens was the ( 2nd largest store in swansea) a different store and place which they demolished in 2004/5 not sure if they were related
@@goody5896David Evans was part of the House of Fraser. No connection to the old Ben Evans store.