The Vivian Hall
Blackpill, Swansea
1918 ---- 2018
Blackpill Local History Society
The Blackpill Local History Society
was formed in 1987 and over the years the group has arranged programmes on a variety of themes.
Specialist speakers provide information and members can also explore themes and topics of interest covering the rich social and industrial heritage of this part of West Wales.
Meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Tuesday morning.
Membership enquiries should be directed to Bob Cuthill on 01792 208907
Mill Lane c1880
Steam train at Blackpill en route for Shrewsbury.
Blackpill Local History Society 2019 Programme
All meetings Tuesday 10am for 10.30 start
Tuesday January 15th
Swansea Improvements & Tramways and Its Influence on the Town with David Beynon
Tuesday February 19th
The History of Cricket and St. Helens Ground
Andrew Hignell
Tuesday March 19th
The Gentry Families of Llangyfelach Parish & their Estates. with Jeff Childs
Tuesday April 16th
The History of Mumbles Lifeboat Kate Jones
Tuesday May 21st
The Pubs of Mumbles & Gower Brian Davies
Tuesday June 18th
The Welsh in Patagonia. Jaci Gruffudd
Tuesday July 16th
New Speaker & Topic to be Announced
Tuesday September 17th
Gower Dreaming: a Journey Through Old Stories & Characters with Debra John
Tuesday October 15th
History in Wind Street with Anthony Hughes
Tuesday November 19th
AGM & Swansea Museum & Its Treasures
Phil Treseder
Tuesday December 17th
Christmas Social and Lunch
Visitors always welcome £3,
annual membership for all talks £8
Contact Bob Cuthill
01792 208907/07816 111013
