John Oram's photos with the keyword: Abertawe

The loop road off Oystermouth Road in Swansea which serves the Civic Center has two bus stops in each direction. The first, nearest to the ramp access, was featured in my recent 'ftr Farewell' series. The route sees buses other than the StreetCars although a period of observation of about 30 or 40 minutes did not suggest much use of this stop. The Welsh language side of the flag reads (from top) Civic Centre, towards City Centre (level access) and (unsurprisingly) bus stop. 200_2_P1060450

First Cymru Wright StreetCar bodied Volvo B7LA 19036/S50FTR with ftrmetro branding on University bound route 4 at Civic Centre [Canolfan Ddinesig], Swansea. This is one of a short series of pictures marking the withdrawal of the type from operation in Swansea. 200_2_P1060454C

First Cymru Wright StreetCar bodied Volvo B7LA 19029/S100FTR with ftrmetro branding on University bound route 4 at Civic Centre [Canolfan Ddinesig], Swansea. This is one of a short series of pictures marking the withdrawal of the type from operation in Swansea. 200_2_P1060421C

The Final Farewell First Cymru Wright StreetCar bodied Volvo B7LA 19032/S20FTR with ftrmetro branding on route 4 towards Morriston Hospital at Civic Centre [Canolfan Ddinesig], Swansea. This is the last in my short series of pictures marking the withdrawal of the type from operation in Swansea. 200_2_P1060460C

First Cymru Wright StreetCar bodied Volvo B7LA 19032/S20FTR with ftrmetro branding on route 4 towards Morriston Hospital at Civic Centre [Canolfan Ddinesig], Swansea. This is one of a short series of pictures marking the withdrawal of the type from operation in Swansea. 200_2_P1060457C

First Cymru Wright StreetCar bodied Volvo B7LA 19033/S80FTR with ftrmetro branding on University bound route 4 at Civic Centre [Canolfan Ddinesig], Swansea. This is one of a short series of pictures marking the withdrawal of the type from operation in Swansea. 200_2_P1060453

First Cymru Wright StreetCar bodied Volvo B7LA 19032/S20FTR with ftrmetro branding on University bound route 4 on West Way, Swansea. This is one of a short series of pictures marking the withdrawal of the type from operation in Swansea. 200_2_P1060446C

As the summer drew to a close in Swansea, the ftrmetro bus outline, seen here on a Civic Centre stop, would become history. First Cymru had announced the withdrawal of the Wright StreetCar bodied Volvo B7LAs from the route after six years of service. Their introduction or, more particularly, the road changes that accompanied it, had proved controversial. In the short series which follows, I have captured some of the last journeys of StreetCars in Swansea. 200_2_P1060420

The Grand Theatre (1897) in Singleton Street, Swansea is quite difficult to photograph well but I hope this picture, taking advantage of evening light, does it some justice. 200_2_P1060354

The Swansea Jack pub (now closed) is on Oystermouth Road. Swansea Jack (1930 - October 1937) was a famous Welsh dog who rescued 27 people from the docks and riverbanks of Swansea. 200_2_P1060357

If the cloudscapes of the day change quickly, then those of the evening change even more so as the dying sun falls away towards tomorrow. The clouds over Swansea at the end of an unsettled day were lit like this for only a few steps of an evening walk and then a more purposeful darkness settled over South Wales. 200_2_P1060363E

The 29 storey Meridian Tower in Swansea is Wales' tallest building, overtaking the BT Tower, also in Swansea. Formerly The Tower, Meridian Quay, the Maritime Quarter landmark is largely residential but also houses the excellent Grape & Olive restaurant on floor 28. Photograph by John Oram Photoshop (perspective straightening) by Gregory Halse 200_2_P1050579_PS1

In Swansea, along Oystermouth Road, there are interesting remains of the high level LNWR line in the form of an embankment which now forms the northern boundary of the Maritime Quarter development which has largely obliterated the once extensive South Dock. 200_2_P1050576

In Swansea, along Oystermouth Road, there are interesting remains of the high level LNWR line in the form of an embankment which now forms the northern boundary of the Maritime Quarter development which has largely obliterated the once extensive South Dock. 200_2_P1050573

In Swansea, along Oystermouth Road, there are interesting remains of the high level LNWR line in the form of an embankment which now forms the northern boundary of the Maritime Quarter development which has largely obliterated the once extensive South Dock. 200_2_P1050565

In Swansea, along Oystermouth Road, there are interesting remains of the high level LNWR line in the form of an embankment which now forms the northern boundary of the Maritime Quarter development which has largely obliterated the once extensive South Dock. 200_2_P1050566C

In Swansea, along Oystermouth Road, there are interesting remains of the high level LNWR line in the form of an embankment which now forms the northern boundary of the Maritime Quarter development which has largely obliterated the once extensive South Dock. 200_2_P1050559

In Swansea, along Oystermouth Road, there are interesting remains of the high level LNWR line in the form of an embankment which now forms the northern boundary of the Maritime Quarter development which has largely obliterated the once extensive South Dock. 200_2_P1050557