During the mid 1990's, Southend underwent extensive redevelopment, designed to increase the tourist population. Many small boats and pleasure craft are kept along the promenade. The large building in the left photograph is "Verdi's Ice Cream Parlour". The Mumbles Train would have followed the concrete path running along the left hand side of this photo. This path led to the terminus at the Mumbles Pier.

The photograph on the right shows Southend in the 1950's. Many of the houses on the right are still standing today. Small boats were kept tethered along the promenade. In the distance, Mumbles Pier and the lifeboat house can be seen.