2021

SS6592 : Waterstones book shop

taken 3 years ago, near to Swansea/Abertawe, Wales

Waterstones book shop
Waterstones book shop
Very few buildings in the centre of Swansea survived the heavy and sustained bombing of the docks and city centre by the German Luftwaffe from 19th to 21st February 1941. However, if you're observant you will spot a building or two that appear to remain as they were before 1941.

Today, this ornate looking building is Waterstones book shop but in a previous life this was the Carlton Cinema.

Looks are deceiving though - mostly, only the façade is what remains of the original building. Much of the rest of the building was reconstructed after the War - however it's great to see a small glimpse of Swansea's older building styles.

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This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Centre of Swansea [58] · Swansea City [40] · Original Building [9] · Carlton Cinema [4] ·
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Photographer
Hywel Williams   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 15 May, 2021   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 15 May, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SS 652 929 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:37.1353N 3:56.8842W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SS 652 929
View Direction
Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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