Read download lost tramways of wales swansea and mumbles. Mwmbwls is a headland sited on the western edge of swansea bay on the southern coast of wales. This photograph originates from a press photo archive. Rome2rio makes travelling from swansea station to mumbles pier easy. Oystermouth railway, site of engineering timelines.
Download lost tramways of wales swansea and mumbles ebook free in pdf and epub format. Susan thomas, the mumbles railway, an unpublished dissertation, 1975. The stunning railway line that was to link mumbles with. History the swansea and mumbles railway began life as the curiously titled oystermouth railway or tram road company, a horsedrawn, 4ftgauge plateway using lsection rails. Said to have been the worlds first passenger railway service after opening to the public in 1807 the shuttle between swansea and mumbles, which started out life carrying limestone from the. A history of mumbles memories of the mumbles train 1807. The mumbles railway was built as an industrial horsedrawn tramway in 18045, and became the first railway in the world to regularly carry passengers in 1807. It was driven by frank dukin who had worked on the railway since 1907.
Ein newyddion, staff journal of south wales transport co. Swansea and mumbles railway news newspapers books scholar jstor march. Fantastic wonderful footage of the worlds oldest passenger railways in action. Man creates a brilliantly nostalgic model of mumbles railway. This line was the first passenger service in the world, first run by horse drawn tram, then by steam engine and finally by electric tram. The swansea and mumbles railway is officially recognised as the worlds first passenger service. The setting is south wales in the 1890s and there is a chapter that features a journey from swansea to oystermouth on the famous railway. The 1904 centenary souvenir book of the mumbles railway, recorded that. After entry into the cash book figures woiuld be recorded in a ledger. The swansea and mumbles railway was the worlds first passenger railway service, 1 located in swansea, wales originally built under an act of parliament of 1804 to move limestone from the quarries of mumbles to swansea and to the markets beyond, it carried the worlds first farepaying railway passengers on 25 march 1807 the same day the british parliament abolished the transportation of. On 4 july, a meeting was held at the bush inn, high street, swansea and a list of.
It is a complex human story of courage, humour and. Charles lee takes a look at the first passenger railway in the united kingdom which opened in the early years of the 19th century, was electrified in 1929 and closed in 1960 following. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Rome2rio makes travelling from swansea to mumbles easy.
A history of mumbles the mumbles passenger railway from. The swansea and mumbles railway claims to be the worlds first public passenger railway originally built in 1804 to move limestone from the quarries of mumbles to swansea and to the markets beyond, it carried its first passengers on the day the british parliament abolished the transportation of. This group is for photographs of the historic swansea to mumbles railway in south wales, uk. The metallurgical industries in the area are well represented, especially copper, tinplate and steel.
The name mumbles is also applied to the district encompassing the electoral wards of oystermouth, newton, west cross, and mayals. Find all the transport options for your trip from swansea station to mumbles pier right here. Michael llewellyn, who lived at thistleboon, remembers the 1930s when out at southend, the bridge crossing the railway line was a point of focus, with boats in winter laid up each side of the railway track. The carol burnett show official recommended for you. Before this entries would have been made in a journal or day book. Swansea to mumbles 3 ways to travel via line 14 bus. Horses were used up until 1896, but steam locos first came into use in 1877. During the industrial revolution, swansea developed into an important centre and a seaport town. Engineering timelines oystermouth railway, site of. The swansea bay rider is a 72 seater land train, which runs along swansea promenade, from blackpill lido, blackpill, to southend gardens, mumbles, and gives passengers a spectacular view of the beautiful swansea bay. The swansea and mumbles railway was the worlds first passenger railway service, 1 located in swansea, wales, united kingdom originally built under an act of parliament of 1804 to move limestone from the quarries of mumbles to swansea and to the markets beyond, it carried the worlds first farepaying railway passengers on 25 march 1807 the same day the british parliament abolished the.
The piers popularity increased the railways traffic dramatically as mumbles developed into a popular holiday resort. Lost tramways of wales swansea and mumbles mds books. Englands atlantis, gods gift, a german war cemetery, the hamlet of lost in aberdeenshire, the old welsh railway run on seven different forms of power and a missing fort in county down, not to mention how. Older readers will be aware that the start of the mumbles railways route to the pier was from rutland street terminus, alongside what is nowadays swansea leisure centre. It was originally built following an act of parliament in 1804 to move limestone from the mumbles quarries to swansea canal and. The swansea and mumbles railway the worlds first railway service. This was the heyday of the railway with up to 1800 passengers being carried at a time. Find all the transport options for your trip from swansea to mumbles right here.
The fifth of january 2020 marked the 60 th anniversary of the demise of our muchloved mumbles railway. The final train is seen, below, making its way back to swansea and these children are posing as it passes. But there was one part of swansea almost untouched by the railways and plans were drawn up to change that. In the 2018 best places to live in the uk report, the sunday times listed mumbles as the best in wales. The station has been renovated and extended several. The worlds first and the longest surviving railway until 1960 is a worthy candidate of the history books.
At this stage the operation was known as the oystermouth railway, only later acquiring the correct name of the swansea and mumbles railway. Originally built under an act of parliament of 1804 to move limestone from the quarries of mumbles to swansea and to the markets beyond, it carried the worlds first farepaying railway passengers under an agreement effective from 25 march 1807. Family collections include those of the vivian, dillwyn and morris families. The mumbles railways final journey 5th january 1960. The electric powered trains were unaffected by petrol rationing. The swansea and mumbles railway was the venue for the worlds first passenger railway service, located in swansea, wales, united kingdom. This website will briefly take you through the history and significance of the railway. The hot dog vendor from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. Pdf lost tramways of wales swansea and mumbles download. In october 1958, 90% of the shares of the mumbles railway ltd. This website is compiled by a group of five ma history students at swansea university. Read online lost tramways of wales swansea and mumbles and download lost tramways of wales swansea and mumbles book full in pdf formats.
Swansea and mumbles railway oystermouth railway owner the oystermouth railway or tram road company opened april 1806 goods traffic horse first passenger service 25th march 1807 horse operator benjamin french subsequently joined by messrs rose and llewellyn taken over ownership circa 1820 control of the the ortrco acquired by sir john morris, as mortgagee. Join us for the latest developments, photos, videos and events, as we revive the worlds first. The swansea and mumbles railway was the worlds first passenger railway service, located in swansea, wales originally built in 1804 to move limestone from the quarries of mumbles to swansea and to the markets beyond, it carried the worlds first farepaying railroad passengers on the day the british parliament abolished the transportation of slaves from africa. Swansea and mumbles railway vintage photography ebay. Due to an amzing lack of foresight in 1960 it was allowed to be dismantled and replaced by bus despite a huge protest. Buy swansea and mumbles railway locomotion papers 3rd revised edition by lee, charles edward isbn. The swansea bay rider land train does not operate over the winter, and will start running again in the spring. Swansea and mumbles railway uniform british tramway. Swansea station to mumbles pier 3 ways to travel via. Over the years it saw the introduction of steam and later electricpowered trains until its final journey in 1960. Public transport has particular significance in swansea, as it was home to the worlds first passenger railway service, carrying farepaying. Swansea and the mumbles railway, 1950s film 90343 youtube. Its carriages were originally horse drawn, with steam traction and electric tramcars introduced in the 19th and 20th centuries respectively. This fact is commemorated by a plaque on the seaward pillar supporting oystermouth road footbridge.
Daytrippers from swansea and the valleys would arrive in large numbers on the mumbles train. Who is your fathers sports idol or your mothers rockstar in what town did grandpa grow up there is only one copy of each so each image is totally unique. This means that it is the first place where transactions would be recorded in double entry form. Early days there was a growth of industry along the river tawe during the 18th century and. Swansea and mumbles railway worldwide trams wiki fandom. The swansea and mumbles railway began life as a horsedrawn carriage which ran along a line built to transport limestone from mumbles to swansea. The mumbles railway has bluntly found where it stands in swanseas culture, by being completely missed as a potential candidate to represent over 50 years of swansea as a city despite being a part of region for over three times that amount. In 1898 the new pier was opened in mumbles and the railway was extended to the new tourist attraction.