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The popular name for this area is Southend, not to be confused online with the south coast town of the same name.
The Beach House, in the 1870s -
The Beach House, in the 1870s -
R E Jones Hotel is marked with an X, the Treffgarne Hotel is on the right. What is fascinating in this photo what is not in the picture — the track of the Mumbles railway and the promenade, which would become part of the future.
What was once an area of working oyster skiffs, fishing and limestone-carrying boats, as seen in this photo, has in the intervening years, been transformed into a haven for leisure craft and a place of relaxation for locals and tourists.
R. E. Jones Hotels & Cafes
R. E. Jones Hotels & Cafes
Featured in this advert, the Hotel at Mumbles was established in 1875 by entrepreneur, R E Jones. The name was changed to the Beach House Cafe in 1922 when new owners took over. Much later, it traded as The Beach House, owned by The Evans family, who previously ran The White Rose, Oystermouth. Today, the building is Ocean Living residential care home.
The Yacht Cafe, owned by R E Jones.
The Yacht Cafe, owned by R E Jones.
Later named The Beach House cafe in 1922.
The Beach House, October 2006
The Beach House, October 2006
An advert for R. E. Jones Hotels & Cafes was noted at the rear of The Dunns, and pictured from Oystermouth Station Square, c.1935. Photos OHA Archive.
Another view of the same building and corner plot from The Dunns. This was re-developed and occupied by Jenkins, Ironmongers, as below.
The Treffgarne Hotel, next door to The Beach House
The Treffgarne Hotel, next door to The Beach House
This postcard was handed out to clients by proprietress Mrs E J Morris to clients with the message " Dinners, teas etc, school & parties catered for. Tariff on application."
The Treffgarne Hotel and The Canopic Restaurant , as well as the footbridge over the train tracks.
A view from the bridge over the Mumbles Railway, of a steam Train, includes The Beach House and Treffgarne Hotels, pre 1920
Knab Rock and Mumbles Pier, from The Beach House Hotel, Southend, Mumbles, post 1898
Knab Rock and Mumbles Pier, from The Beach House Café and Treffgarne Hotels, Southend, Mumbles, c..1930
The electric Train at Southend, The Beach House, Treffgarne Hotels and a Wedding Car outside the Canopic Restaurant. The Canopic Restaurant is mentioned many times on this site and one article is:
My abiding memories of Mumbles by Mike Finlayson >
Working on the boats at Southend, Mumbles
The Bristol Chanel Yacht Club and Mes Enfents, Nursery, Southend
Aerial view of Southend, Mumbles
Including: The Bristol Chanel Yacht Club, Verdi's, The Beach House, Treffgarne and The George Hotel, with Clifton Terrace.
Part two: - The demolition of the Treffgarne Hotel Mumbles >
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