Swansea
The second largest city in Wales, its name derives from ancient times, back to one of its earliest visitors Swein Forkbeard who was King of Denmark (986 AD - 1014 AD).
Swansea is situated at the start of the Gower Peninsula. The city grew during the Industrial Revolution and Swansea became an important metallurgical centre, with worldwide trade, most notably Copper and Tinplate. The natural harbour and docks became busy with ships exporting goods to distant continents.
Swansea suffered heavy damage during the Second World War; so much of the architecture is of the post war styles. In recent years the Old Dock area has undergone extensive development, forming the pleasant Maritime Quarter. The Swansea Museum and Maritime Museum are also in this area. Another place of interest is the 14th century castle built by the Normans.
Swansea has a pedestrianised shopping centre only a five-minute walk away from a promenade along the sweep of the bay. Swansea has had a market since medieval times and today's permanent covered market continues this tradition, many of the stalls displaying traditional locally produced goods.
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