History-hunters invited to go behind the scenes at Swansea landmarks

By South Wales Evening Post  |  Posted: September 14, 2014

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HISTORY hunters are getting the chance to explore behind the scenes of some of Swansea's best-known landmarks this weekend.

The Lord Mayor's parlour at the Guildhall, the Mansion House, Oystermouth Castle, Dylan Thomas's birthplace and the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks are all throwing open their doors for Swansea Open House.

Swansea Open House is a free event that celebrates the city's heritage, providing a once a year chance to see behind closed doors and hear more about how some of its most intriguing buildings were designed and how they operate. Swansea Museum, the National Waterfront Museum and the Civic Centre, as well as several Gower churches, are among the other buildings forming part of the event this year.

Lord Mayor Ceinwen Thomas, whose ceremonial home at the Mansion House is one which will be welcoming visitors with open arms, said: "Swansea enjoys a rich history and we're all very familiar with some of our city's landmarks.

"But it's not often that people have the chance to go and see what makes them tick behind the scenes.

"The opportunity to explore many other buildings included in this weekend's itinerary will offer a fun and educational experience for people of all ages."

The Brangwyn Hall will be open only on Sunday with guided tours at 11am, noon, 1pm and 2pm.

The Civic Centre, Mansion House and Guildhall will be open today only with guided tours at 10am, 11am, noon at Civic Centre and 10am, 11am, 12pm at Guildhall.

The Lord Mayor's Mansion House is open from 10am to 4.30pm

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