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This is the sight that greets travellers as they enter Swansea by train
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This is the sight that greets travellers as they enter Swansea by train
This is the sight that greets travellers as they enter Swansea by train. It is one of the derelict factory sites in the Landore district which, say Swansea and District Employment Committee, deter industrialists from coming to the area. This week (15th January 1960) the committee decided to write to the owner of one site in Morriston asking that it be tidied up so that firms could be invited there. 14th January 1960
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Western Mail Archive
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Swansea
Wales
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This is the sight that greets travellers as they enter Swansea by train. It is a haunting reminder of the decline and destruction that has befallen the once-thriving industrial district of Landore. The derelict factory sites, scattered across the landscape, stand as silent witnesses to an era long gone. According to the Swansea and District Employment Committee, these dilapidated structures act as deterrents for potential investors and industrialists considering this area for their businesses. In a bid to revive economic growth, the committee recently made a decision to take action. On January 15th, 1960, they resolved to write a letter urging the owner of one particular site in Morriston to tidy it up promptly so that firms could be enticed back into this neglected corner of Swansea. The photograph captures not only physical decay but also hints at societal disorder caused by unemployment and abandoned industry. The desolation portrayed here reflects an entire community's struggle against adversity during this turbulent period in history. As we delve into this snapshot from the 1960s, let us remember how vital it is for communities like Swansea to preserve their heritage while embracing progress. This image serves as a poignant reminder of both past challenges and future possibilities.
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