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- Swansea began campaigning to be recognised as Wales' first city in the early 19th Century as it grew into the "Copperopolis" which smelted a third of the world's copper, with a larger economic output and greater population than Cardiff at the time.
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Jul 3, 2014 · On 3 July 1969 Prince Charles, during a tour of Wales to celebrate his investiture year, made the announcement that the town of Swansea was to become a city.
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In 1996, Swansea became one of 22 unitary authorities with the addition of part of the former Lliw Valley Borough. The new authority received the name 'City and County of Swansea' (Welsh: Dinas a Sir Abertawe). [38] Swansea was once a staunch stronghold of the Labour Party which, until 2004, had overall control of the council for 24 years. [39]
May 19, 2019 · The Norman lords who founded the town in about 1106 brought in English settlers with names like Baker, Wrench, Bassett, Butler, Constable, Langton, Jordan, Porter, Perkin and Tomkin; and the old...
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Medieval Swansea. By the late 10th century, the region, including the land around the bay and the Gower, was part of the Welsh kingdom of Deheubarth under Maredudd ap Owain. The Vikings arrived sometime between the 9th and 11th centuries, leaving behind their name for a settlement in the area.
Jul 2, 2019 · Fifty years ago, the place once dubbed "ugly, lovely town" became the city of Swansea. On 3 July 1969, Prince Charles stood on the steps of Swansea Guildhall to confirm its new status.
Aug 7, 2023 · Despite the heavy bombing of WW2, Swansea continued to flourish and was granted city status in 1969. In its post-war era, Swansea saw some investment in the form of a leisure centre, shopping centre, and museums being built in the city centre.
3 days ago · Swansea, city, Swansea county, historic county of Glamorgan (Morgannwg), southwestern Wales. It lies along the Bristol Channel at the mouth of the River Tawe. Swansea is the second largest city in Wales (after Cardiff). In the early 12th century the Norman Henry de Newburgh built a castle there,
