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A History of Mumbles
'A History of Mumbles: also has a Facebook page, where you may comment and add photos - https://www.facebook.com/A.History.of.Mumbles
The editors: John & Carol Powell will be taking a step back in 2025, from researching new local history projects, but still intend to ensure that this website and our Facebook page are updated and available.
We thank all who contributed to this site over the years and ask that in future, any donations of local photos or memorabilia are sent instead to The Story of Mumbles >
TWO EASY WAYS TO SEARCH
A selection of topics have been
gathered together into collections -
But, some subjects, such as names or streets, may not have been included in a 'collection,' so you can use the search icon on the top right of every page -
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The launch of the new website in 2023
Beverly and Helen, Historical Co-ordinators
We welcome a new website
The Story of Mumbles
The Story of Mumbles
'The Story of Mumbles' website records and presents the history of local heritage in Mumbles and its immediate surrounding areas. Here you can browse through our collection of local historical material, which includes photos, old documents and the memories of local people.
View their collection using the interactive map, find out more about us, or get in touch.
About John and Carol Powell
Some 30 years ago, when John and Carol began collecting photos and memories of Mumbles Heritage, it soon became clear how the coastline had changed over the years, from a small village ‘Horsepool Harbour,’ into the reclaimed area we know today. As the geography changed, so did its history.
We are still always grateful for donations of photographs and memories which locals have shared with us.’
The Honour of Mumbles
Presented by Mumbles Community Council John & Carol Powell were proud to be presented with The Honour of Mumbles, in September 2010,
John & Carol Powell
The Honour of Mumbles certificates
'Great Grandmas' Mumbles'and 'Law and Postal Order'
Are usually available from Cover to Cover, Newton Road, Mumbles
Carol has researched and written many of the articles on this site as well as eight local history books, seven of them set in Mumbles.
She also had an article included in volumes 19 & 24 of the Swansea History Journal.
All of the books have now been puplished on the website
John and Carol Powell worked in retailing in Mumbles for twenty two years before retiring in 2005. They have two daughters, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
John was born in West Cross and has lived for many years in Blackpill.. He attended Oystermouth Infants School, Clevedon College, Uplands and Swansea Technical School followed by two years at the College of Distributive Trades, London.
He is past Programme Secretary and Chairman of Oystermouth Historical Association and is co-author with Kate Jones of ' Defences on Mumbles Headland during the Second World War', published in the 'Swansea History Journal' Vol. 21.
He is also the co-author with Kate Jones and Carol Powell, of the book, 'Mumbles at War, 1939-1945' and is Graphic Designer for Carol Powell's local history books.
Carol grew up at West Cross and was educated at Oystermouth, Grange and Glanmor Schools, before working for a few years at the Steel Company of Wales Research laboratory at Carmarthen Road, Swansea.
In 1993, she gained a Diploma in Local History at The University of Wales, Swansea and in 2000, graduated with a Master's Degree in Local History at Trinity College, Carmarthen.
From 2000 until 2008, she helped run Ty Hanes, Local History Centre in Dunns Lane, Mumbles.
Carol is a regular contributor to Oystermouth Radio and The Mumbles Times Magazine.
Our 'sister' website: MUMBLES WAR MEMORIALS >
The majority of memorials in Oystermouth and Bishopston Parishes are included.
MUMBLES WAR MEMORIALS has another one hundred and sixty pages, which include Rolls of Honour of the fallen and extra information & photos, where this is available.
We welcome any extra information concerning the casualties as well as photos, which are then linked to their name on the 'Full' Roll of Honour.
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