SWANSEA Street, a designated conservation area, lies in Newlands village in Cape Town, which dates from about 1850 when cottages were built to house workers from farms, forests and breweries.
British immigrants made up much of the skilled manpower that helped the development and growth of industry of early Cape Town.
The Welsh made a particular contribution to brewing and glass-making.
This article originally appeared in Planet Swansea which was published by the South Wales Evening Post.
British immigrants made up much of the skilled manpower that helped the development and growth of industry of early Cape Town.
The Welsh made a particular contribution to brewing and glass-making.
This article originally appeared in Planet Swansea which was published by the South Wales Evening Post.
Swansea Street sign.
Swansea Street, Cape Town
