Mumbles Lighthouse, 29th October 1794 ...

[TheLoneRanger]

On 29th October 1794, Benjamin Llewellyn was appointed lighthouse keeper of the newly constructed Mumbles Lighthouse.

The Harbour Act of 1791 had allowed for the construction of the lighthouse, which was originally lit by two open-fire braziers.

In 1798, these were replaced by a revolving light made up of twelve oil-powered lamps fitted with reflectors, to which a dioptric lens was added in 1860. This greatly magnified the light.

In 1935, the lighthouse was converted to an automatic electric control system, which resulted in the lighthouse keeper no longer being required.

 

[Muteswan]

On 29th October 1794, Benjamin Llewellyn was appointed lighthouse keeper of the newly constructed Mumbles Lighthouse.

The Harbour Act of 1791 had allowed for the construction of the lighthouse, which was originally lit by two open-fire braziers.

In 1798, these were replaced by a revolving light made up of twelve oil-powered lamps fitted with reflectors, to which a dioptric lens was added in 1860. This greatly magnified the light.

In 1935, the lighthouse was converted to an automatic electric control system, which resulted in the lighthouse keeper no longer being required.

The last lighthouse keeper was a relative of one of Swansea’s finest jazz musicians who is also a long-standing season ticket holder with the Swans.

 

[dickythorpe]

Oldjack was foreman.

 

[Best_loser]

It will provide a nice view for all those second home buyers when the apartments are built
An area of mumbles open to the public for a hundred years will be lost, all for the pursuit of money, can't blame the owners, they are there to make money, the council however , have been a disgrace

 

[TheLoneRanger]

On 29th October 1794, Benjamin Llewellyn was appointed lighthouse keeper of the newly constructed Mumbles Lighthouse.

The Harbour Act of 1791 had allowed for the construction of the lighthouse, which was originally lit by two open-fire braziers.

In 1798, these were replaced by a revolving light made up of twelve oil-powered lamps fitted with reflectors, to which a dioptric lens was added in 1860. This greatly magnified the light.

In 1935, the lighthouse was converted to an automatic electric control system, which resulted in the lighthouse keeper no longer being required.

The last lighthouse keeper was a relative of one of Swansea’s finest jazz musicians who is also a long-standing season ticket holder with the Swans.

David Cottle??

 

[Muteswan]

The last lighthouse keeper was a relative of one of Swansea’s finest jazz musicians who is also a long-standing season ticket holder with the Swans.

David Cottle??

Yes.

 

[dickythorpe]

https://www.mixcloud.com/50Swansea/dave-cottle-50-years-of-music-swansea/

Great to hear all the venues/bands/hotels in David's interview.

 

[Muteswan]

https://www.mixcloud.com/50Swansea/dave-cottle-50-years-of-music-swansea/

Great to hear all the venues/bands/hotels in David's interview.

Enjoyed that, thanks for posting. Believe it or not but I’ve known Dave for around 50 years and even sit with him at the Swans but please don’t tell him that I’ve never heard that interview.