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Photographic Print : Picture shows on the left, the curved building, The Great Western Hotel
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Picture shows on the left, the curved building, The Great Western Hotel
Picture shows on the left, the curved building, The Great Western Hotel.
The Great Western Hotel had been a grand building which curved around the junction of High Street and Alexandra Road and in the 1890s had been a temperance (abstinence from drink) hotel. It was demolished in 1974. The street level premises below the hotel is Hasquencort and Jones, a clothes shop, including sports wear and rainwear.
On the left of the picture is The Grand Hotel.
Picture taken 5th July 1957
Picture taken 5th July 1957
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Swansea
South Wales
Wales
B/W Print
Media ID 21915372
© Mirrorpix
1957 Hotel Memory Lane Rain Swansea Traffic Welsh Austen
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite photographic print from Memory Lane Prints, featuring the iconic Great Western Hotel. This stunning image, sourced from the Western Mail Archive, captures the grandeur of the curved building as it once stood at the junction of High Street and Alexandra Road. A perfect addition to your home or office, this print is a beautiful reminder of the rich history and architectural charm of the past. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Swansea in the 1950s. The focal point is the magnificent curved building on the left, known as The Great Western Hotel. Once a grand establishment, it gracefully embraced the junction of High Street and Alexandra Road. Interestingly, during its heyday in the 1890s, it served as a temperance hotel promoting abstinence from alcohol. Sadly, progress took its toll on this architectural gem, and it was demolished in 1974. However, through this snapshot frozen in time, we can still appreciate its elegance and significance to Swansea's history. Below The Great Western Hotel lies Hasquencort and Jones - a popular clothing store offering an array of fashionable garments including sports wear and rainwear. This street-level shop adds vibrancy to the scene with its display windows showcasing stylish attire. On the left side of this picture stands another prominent landmark: The Grand Hotel. Its presence further enhances the charm of this nostalgic moment captured on July 5th, 1957. As we gaze upon this image from Memory Lane Prints by Western Mail Archive, we are transported back to an era where traffic flowed through T-junctions amidst unpredictable Welsh weather. It serves as a reminder of how much has changed over time while preserving precious memories that continue to resonate with those who hold Swansea dear to their hearts.
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