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The history of Swansea Jack

The History of Swansea Jack

The History of Swansea Jack   Swansea Jack was a black retriever with a longish coat similar in appearance to a modern Flat-Coated Retriever. However, at the time,  he was instead identified as a Newfoundland dog, despite being considerably smaller and lighter in build than the typical modern Newfoundland dog. This was possibly due to

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Smuggling on the Gower Peninsula

Gower Smugglers

Gower Smugglers The smuggling of contraband was a way of life for many people living close to the sea and shipping routes. The height of smuggling on the Gower peninsula was at its peak during the 18th and 19th centuries. Taxes were high and there was a shortage of many common commodities especially during the

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Gower Castles

Gower Peninsula Castles

Gower Peninsula Castles   Evidence of the Norman invasion of Wales and their influence on Gower can be seen in the many castles that they built in the peninsula. Oxwich, Oystermouth, Weobley and Penrice are well preserved but the others, at Swansea, Penard, Penmaen, Landimore, Scurlage and Llougher (built on the site of the Roman

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Gower surf schools

Gower Surfing Schools

Gower Surf Schools This is our guide to surfing schools located on the Gower peninsula.  These schools cater for all abilities and welcome holidaymakers. All provide surfboards, wetsuits, etc. so you can see if its the sport for you before buying this expensive equipment. SurfabilityUK provides surfing lessons and experiences for people with additional needs due

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Gower Beer Festival

Gower Beer Festival

Gower Beer Festival The beer festival is an annual event held in the grounds of Wobbly Castle farm. It is is organised by the Rake and Riddle public house and Wembley Castle Farm. Visit the Gower Beer Festival Facebook page. Visit the Rake and riddle website 21st to 22nd June 2019 Weobley Castle Farm SA3

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Gower Folk Festival

Gower Folk Festival

Gower Folk Festival The folk festival is an annual event held in the grounds of Wobbly Castle farm. For all information on the festival visit the Gower Folk Festival’s website Join us for three days of fantastic folk music on the beautiful Gower Peninsula.   Thank you to everyone who came to  our 2024 Festival.

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Gower Cycling Festival

Gower Cycling Festival

Gower Cycling Festival The Gower Cycleing Festival is an annual event run by Wheelrights, the Swansea Bay Cycle Campaign Group.  The festival is held in early summer and takes place over five days from Wednesday 29th May to Sunday 2nd June 2024.  The festival consists of 22 events that are described in the rides programme

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Gower Walking Festival

Gower Walking Festival

The Gower Walking Festival The festival is an annual celebration of Gower. Most of all, its aim is to encourage participants from all backgrounds to enjoy a unique landscape and a rich heritage. It achieves this by offering an organised, diverse and sustainable programme of events, with minimum environmental impact, to educate, encourage and sometimes

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Gower Golf Clubs

Gower Golf Clubs

Gower Golf Clubs There are five golf clubs located on the Gower peninsula  Pennard, Langland Bay, Fairwood, Clyne and the Gower Golf and Country Club. All of these golf clubs are all within easy reach of Hill House and are all within 5 miles of each other. There are many more golf clubs just off

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