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Open air car park at Kingsway, Swansea, Wales, where a future date
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Open air car park at Kingsway, Swansea, Wales, where a future date
Open air car park at Kingsway, Swansea, Wales, where a future date, a second multi - storey car park will be built.
The first multi story car park in Swansea has already just gone up in Orchard Street.
Picture taken 22nd April 1966
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Swansea
South Wales
Wales
Media ID 21915208
© Mirrorpix
Car Park City Centre Memory Lane Morris Minor Parking Swansea Welsh 1966 Ford Anglia
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Capturing the Evolution of Swansea's City Centre - A Glimpse into the Past
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. This print takes us back to a significant moment in Swansea's history, specifically on April 22nd, 1966. The image showcases an open-air car park located at Kingsway, right in the heart of this vibrant Welsh city. At that time, plans were already underway for a future development - a second multi-storey car park that would soon transform this bustling area. The first multi-story car park had just been completed on Orchard Street, marking a milestone in urban planning and meeting the growing demand for parking spaces. As we delve into this nostalgic scene from the 1960s, memories flood back as classic cars like Ford Anglias and Morris Minors fill up the spacious lot. This photograph not only captures a snapshot of daily life but also serves as a reminder of how cities evolve over time. It allows us to reflect upon Swansea's progress and transformation throughout the years. From its humble beginnings as an open-air parking space to today's modern infrastructure, it is evident that change has been constant. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Memory Lane Prints' collection curated by Western Mail Archive, let it transport us down memory lane while appreciating how far Swansea has come since those early days – all thanks to visionary developments like these car parks that have shaped our beloved cityscape.
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