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7. Mumbles Pier Continue
along until you reach the Pier, it opened in 1898 and was a popular
destination for holidaymakers. They arrived by train from Swansea in
their thousands, band and choral concerts were provided for entertainment.
The Pier was used regulary by paddle steamers and later screw driven
vessels; there were sailings to Ilfracombe, Lundy Island and Gower coast
cruises. The Lifeboat House was built in 1922 and still houses the present
Tyne class boat. The boathouse is open to the public and is well worth
a visit. |
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When the pier first opened it was
owned by The Mumbles Railway and Pier company. It brought business to
the railway as day trippers used the train to get to the pier. Captain
Twomey was employed as piermaster in 1924, his job was to organise the
entertainment. The Pier was taken over by the Amusement Equipment Co
Ltd and dodgems and games were introduced in 1939. Recently the the
Pier Amusements have undergone a facelift and the area is more pedestrians.
At the end of the pier a new lifeboat house is being constructed, this
will allow the boat to rest on a level platform for maintenance. |
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