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Header- Mumbles Royal British Legion on Newton Road. Photo: A History of Mumbles.
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The Mumbles Royal British Legion, Newton Road, Mumbles
The Mumbles Royal British Legion, Newton Road, Mumbles
has had a long history and this page records the demolition of the building.
But first, we record its progress from its first home, a hut at Oystermouth Station Square.
But lets start at the beginning:
But lets start at the beginning:
As the first Royal British Legion Hut was situated behind the Mumbles Pharmacy later Boots the Chemist, opposite Mumbles Methodist Church (and Theos Coffee and Gift Shop).
The site of Mumbles Royal British Legion Hut is marked with a red cross.
The site of the hut was marked by a raised garden, between the Tivoli car park and the access lane behind Boots the Chemist. I understood that it was not developed, as the ownership of the land was unknown.
This was used for local theatrical events, such as by 'Madam Stockton Presents' and as a Hospital, treatment centre by The Red Cross, during WW2. Seen in the photos below.
The volunteers at the Mumbles British Legion Hall, behind Boots, Oystermouth Station Square.
Mumbles British Legion, Women's Section,
at their Victory Social. June 2nd 1945.
A Pantomime, "Babes in the Wood" at the British Legion, by Madam Stockton Presents. c1950s.
On the left of this family photo of Oystermouth Station Square is a Newspaper and Bookstall, with a glimpse of The Royal British Legion now behind Boots.
Photo: undated, from the Lucia Macari family album.
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So Fortes much has changed since the later photo was taken.
The Royal British Legion was moved here -
The Royal British Legion was moved here -
But unfortunately we do not have a date! But will add it here when know.
The building 'The Legion' moved into has a long history, as is shown in this photo taken in 1855.
First named Dunns Cottage, then Marine Villa it finally became known as Mumbles Royal British Legion.
Mumbles Royal British Legion on Newton Road.
Photo: A History of Mumbles.
Mumbles Royal British Legion on Newton Road
Then the Royal British Legion closed
and the site was cleared and became a car park for many years.
Then the Royal British Legion closed
and the site was cleared and became a car park for many years.
Mumbles Royal British Legion site is being cleared. Photo:16 January 2008, by A History of Mumbles.
Mumbles Royal British Legion Club being demolished. Photo: 16 January 2008, by A History of Mumbles.
Mumbles Royal British Legion site clearance, Photo: 31st January 2008, by A History of Mumbles.
Mumbles Royal British Legion flattened. Photo: 20 February 2008, by A History of Mumbles.
Mumbles M&S site begin construction April 2014. Photo: A History of Mumbles.
Part of the Mumbles M&S site during construction, 2018.
Mumbles M&S site during construction, 2019.
Old & New in a view of Mumbles, Aug 2018. The construction of the new M&S Store.
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We would be pleased to consider adding any photos you have of the 'The Legion' or Club SA3 please send us copies- or add to our Facebook page A HISTORY OF MUMBLES.
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