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Swansea Features

This is where you'll find lots about local life - a selection of features and guides from in and around the city and county of Swansea. Want to add something? Tell us about it!

Email wales.southwest@bbc.co.uk or fill in this pop-up form.

Mumbles Railway

Discover the history and stories of the world's first passenger railway in this section.

Swansea History

From the heart of an industrial empire - see the history of this fine city.

Sailing

Discover the lure of Mumbles sailing with local boy, Andy Joseph.

Mumbles walk

Discover loads about Swansea as you walk along the Mumbles.

World within Swansea

Exploring the rich diversity of Swansea's communities in a colourful exhibition.

Latin American

Culture, language and more from Swansea's Latin American Association.

Website newsletter

Keep up with what's new with our free weekly email newsletter.

Bonymaen Voices

Hear locals on accents as part of Britain's biggest-ever survey of accents and dialects.

Chinese new year

Take in the sights of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Swansea.

Waterfront Museum

Look inside the National Waterfront Museum and discover our heritage.

Building on the Past

Explore the history of some of Swansea's key buildings with Prof Malcolm Parry in text, pictures and audio.

Atlantis off Mumbles?

Carol Powell recounts the 17th century flood which destroyed a section of land known as the 'Green Grounds'.

Doctor... Davies

Meet the Swansea man who's responsible for bringing Doctor Who back to our screens.

Swansea Accordion

From Piaf to Westlife - this group does it all. Discover why Helen Thomas joined.

Philarmonic Choir

This choir is almost half a century old and has German connections, as Barbara Roberts tells us.

The Great Quake

It's more than 100 years since the ground shook for Swansea and the effects were felt hundreds of miles away.

Dylan Thomas prize

It's one of the world's largest literary prizes. Visit our slideshow, and discover more about the very first prizewinner and the event itself.

Gower

Enjoy the history and development of Gower, take a wild walk, or just sit back and take in the views!

have your say

Have you got a feature or story you'd like to contribute? If you'd like to share an event, picture or story, get in touch!
Email: wales.southwest@bbc.co.uk or fill in this pop-up form.


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