Local history

Swansea has a number of blue plaques installed to honour its important and significant citizens.

The bombing of Swansea by the Luftwaffe in World War Two culminated in three nights of devastation on 19, 20 and 21 February 1941. The centre of Swansea was turned from bustling streets to a pile of rubble.

A joint service for the Councils of the City and County of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot County Borough

Our libraries offer a range of services, including access to hundreds of council services online.

The Cambrian Index database contains hundreds of thousands of entries from newspapers relating to people and events.

Discover Oystermouth Castle

In September 1835, Swansea's old corporation, headed by the portreeve, was replaced by a new municipal corporation.

If you find an object which you think may be historic or valuable ('treasure') in the Swansea or Neath Port Talbot council areas then you must report it to the local coroner as soon as possible.