Oystermouth Station

This was the view of Oystermouth on the 15th July 1995. Oystermouth Castle can be seen on the hillside.
The route of the Mumbles Railway passed along the promenade.

view of Oystermouth on the 15th July 1995
Tourists are attracted to this locality, especially during the summer months. The site of the old Oystermouth Station is situated in the centre of the photograph.

Compare the two photographs below of Oystermouth Station. The picture on the left shows Oystermouth in the 1950's. The picture on the right was taken in July 1995. Notice the posts in front of the cabin. These supported the cables that carried the electricity needed to run the trains. What changes have taken place?

Oystermouth Station 1950s
Oystermouth Station 1995

The film shows a journey from Oystermouth to Southend. When you look at the film, make a list of the attractions in this area which would have appealed to visitors. Part of the film shows the Mumbles Train running near the present site of "Verdi's Ice Cream Parlour". Can you see where this is?