Llansamlet, Heol Las 1938

Photo ref: 88274

I was born in Swansea, born in Mount Pleasnt Hospital in 1959. When I was 5 I remember being admitted to an isolation ward in Hillhouse Hospital. My mum told me I had an infection in my mouth. I remember visiting my dying mum there 7years ago, when she was convalescing. And although a long time ago, I was still able to recall certain features, quite bizarre..

I was born in 37 Llanerch Rd, Bonymaen on 5 January 1934 to parents, Archie and Katie Gray. My big memory was of the school we attended being bombed and having to be bussed to Llansamlet School. We never did go back to our school as it was not rebuilt until after the war. I also had a Sunday School in the Bonymaen area for the kids, we used a workmans hut, which we cleaned out to make it suitable. We had about 100 kids attend that; it was a very memorable time. I now live in Canada.

I was born in bonymaen in Myrddyn Gardens, I was brought up by my grandparents Mrs and Mr Tantram. I can still recall a very bad winter, I think 1947, when being woken by my gran, no school that day...11 foot of snow! After it cleared it was found 15 people had died of cold, there was no central heating only wood or coal fires. Grandad worked at the foundry as a foundry man, he later worked at Mond Nickel ...see more

Does anyone have any knowledge or photos relating to the row of cottages, demolished in Upper Llansamlet, when the M4 was laid down? My great-grandfather lived in one of these cottages. There is a photograph in existance but I was unable to get a copy. If anyone has a photo of these cottages I would appreciate a copy. Thanks, Wendy