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Cliff  Guard on active service during WW2

Grafton Maggs

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During WW2,    by Grafton Maggs

A video by Peter Hall


YouTube link:  https://youtu.be/Sx68HezliO0

Articles by Grafton Maggs

It is with great sadness that we heard the news that Grafton Pearce Maggs has passed away on 13th November 2022.

An amazing person, a local Mumbles Boy, who led a long and eventful life. He has left behind so many stories, which could make you laugh and cry. His book 'Didn't Quite Make It!' is a treasure trove of memories.

Mumbles Home Guard at Oystermouth Castle
Grafton went to Sandhurst in 1943 and joined the Parachute Regiment. Active service: Central Med and Middle East Forces. 

The Swansea Blitz

Grafton created this painting. while still a 16 years old schoolboy. 

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Grafton Maggs - The Swansea Blitz >


He was in action with 1st Platoon,  Mumbles Home Guard,
during the Swansea Blitz

Producer - Peter Hall
You Tube :https://youtu.be/ABYja_9R8Zc

Grafton Maggs

Interviewed by Greg Ballantine  

Produced by Peter Hall
You Tube : https://youtu.be/QjD9zlxD5ak


A video produced by Peter Hall 

Documents the renovation 

Oystermouth Castle

Aerial Views -May 2021

Video of a historic landmark

The 150th Anniversary Souvenir ticket, 1954 

Peter Hall is a professional photographer, who works with his son and has produced a collection of videos on YouTube with a Historic theme.

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A video produced by Peter Hall 

A video produced by Peter Hall 

A video produced by Peter Hall
https://youtu.be/AoMpPhL8nE4

Remembrance Parade Mumbles - G.I. Cliff Guard

A video produced by Peter Hall

A video produced by Peter Hall 

A video produced by Peter Hall 

We Remember 

19 th to 21st February 1941 

A video by Peter Hall


19 th to 21st February 1941 
As told by Civil Defence Messenger Hubert Thomas. 

A video produced by Peter Hall


A video produced by Peter Hall 

https://youtu.be/a5818zofjlk

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by Cliff Guard 


Produced by Pater Hall
Cliff Guard as a new recruit 

by Cliff Guard 


Produced by Pater Hall
With 'Trix' and 'Greek' who called him 'Limey' 

by Cliff Guard 


Produced by Pater Hall

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A video for Gower Unearthed
by Martin Williams Productions


YouTube link https://youtu.be/IhiajfjR6_w

An article by Carol Powell M.A.

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or Amy Dillwyn as she was known, was an industrialist, novelist, businesswoman, and social benefactor. 

Born in Parc Wern, Gower Road Sketty, Swansea on the 16th May 1845 she was one of the first female industrialists in the world. 

A video produced by Peter Hall


YouTube linkhttps://youtu.be/M3IFW3AZxxY

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Owner of Clyne Castle, Blackpill, Swansea 

A video produced by Peter Hall


YouTube link https://youtu.be/Hag1d5Gvv-k

The Video

Produced by Peter Hall


Commemorates the short life of a young Welsh musician, Morfydd Owen, who died in the house – Craig-y-môr – on 7 September 1918
uTube: https://youtu.be/EUkXM_Utpoo

Editors Note: An authority on Morfydd Owen is Dr Rhian Davies, author of a fine bi-lingual, profusely illustrated book Yr Eneth Ddisglair Annwyl/Never so pure a sight, first published by Gomer in 1994.  Dr Davies gave a lecture on Morfydd Owen at Swansea University on the eve of the centenary of Morfydd's death, and the following day she unveiled the blue plaque at Thistleboon (two days later she unveiled another in Treforest on her birthplace).

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1st Baron of Swansea, was born at Singleton Abbey, Swansea on the 6th July 1821  

A video produced by Peter Hall


YouTube link https://youtu.be/e7U1akG0npA

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- was a pioneer photographer born in Llangyfelach, Swansea on the 12th January 1810. 

A video produced by Peter Hall


YouTube link https://youtu.be/Ah5W2E3jL-I

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was a Fellow of The Royal Society, a Welsh landowner, industrialist and Liberal politician. 

A video produced by Peter Hall


YouTube link https://youtu.be/4Bj6QRnOM90

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of Swansea, a World War Two Spy

Working as a double agent for MI5, he was considered to be one of Britains best agents.

A video produced by Peter Hall


YouTube linkhttps://youtu.be/M3IFW3AZxxY

For a typical 'Anti-Aircraft Gun'
as well as --
Prepairing a Coastal Naval Gun for action' 

More: The Guns of Mumbles Head >

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YouTube link https://youtu.be/_TDcd0g4Wpg

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YouTube link
https://youtu.be/hZdvMz0PM7k

NEWS - November 2021 -  MUSEUM IS LOOKING FOR A NEW SITE

1940s Swansea Bay museum on Fabian Way,  has closed while searching for a new site for its extensive collection. 

 Website 1940sswansea.co.uk/     Email mail@1940sSwanseaBay.co.uk