Swanbridge, The Spinney Trailer Park c.1955
Photo ref: S438034
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Swanbridge and Sully Island, once the haunt of wreckers and pirates, would play host to an equally enthusiastic yet more peaceful group of invaders each summer! The post-war period saw a boom in British caravanning - 'cheap' continental package tours were still beyond the reach of most working people. The stunning coastline here, easily accessible from the B4267, was a considerable draw.

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A Selection of Memories from Swanbridge

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Swanbridge

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My Mum was discharged from Sully Hospital after a long stay being treated for TB. Mum, Dad, me and my brother stayed here for a period of time to allow my mum to recuperate. I was about 3 yreas old, my brother 5 years. I can remember the local school being taught on the beach. My Mum's name was Gwynifer Thomas.