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Aug 23, 2026

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9 min read

56 things to do in Swansea (August 24th - 30th)

Wonderfest, Paul Smith, Fleetwood Mac by candlelight, a food festival, and loads more for the Bank Holiday weekend

Andrew M

Aug 19, 2026

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3 min read

When Swansea Tried to Outsmart Houdini

What happened when three Swansea sailors challenged the world's most famous escape artist

Andrew M

Aug 16, 2026

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9 min read

60 things to do in Swansea (August 17th - 23rd)

Amplitude, Spiderfest, Meet A Space Scientist, Iced Tea 101, Live Wrestling, and loads more!

Andrew M

history

Aug 12, 2026

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4 min read

Swansea's Most Outrageous Fraud 👨‍⚕️

The story of the self-styled baron and miracle doctor who conned an entire town

Andrew M

Aug 9, 2026

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9 min read

61 things to do in Swansea (August 10th - 16th)

Oasis tribute, The Last Quiz Night On Earth, Beers & Braids, Bring It On, Urban Fete, and more!

Andrew M

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