Photography by John Ball - 17th February 1998 (with Agfa ePhoto-307 digtal camera)

The Mumbles is at the western end of the sweep of Swansea Bay, terminating at Mumbles Head. Mumbles was once famous for its railway. Opened in 1804, it was the first passenger-carrying railway in the world. Sadly, the railway was closed and dismantled 40 years ago.

Image 1:

The Mumbles, viewed from the grounds of Oystermouth Castle.

Image 2:

The Mumbles shoreline with the tide ebbing.

Image 3:

The Mumbles is a popular centre for leisure craft.

Image 4:

Consulting the compass!

Image 5:

Fishing off Mumbles Pier.

Image 6:

Mumbles Head lighthouse - a sea mist is descending.