Mumbles, The Lighthouse 1893
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This picture of the famous lighthouse on Middle Head was taken from Bracelet Bay. Built in 1794, the lighthouse originally had two platforms, each with a coal-fired beacon to warn shipping of the dangers of the Mixon Sands and Cherry Stone Rock. In 1799 it became oil-fired, and it was converted to electricity in 1905. The last keeper retired in 1934 when it became an automatic light; it is presently the responsibility of Trinity House.

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Whenever I heard the words "The Mumbles" as a child, it conjured up a very romantic image in my mind. According to family history, my Great-grandfather Thomas Stokes proposed to my Great-grandmother Matilda Thomas there. I can just imagine them enjoying the lovely view and sea air and planning their future. They left Wales for America in 1908, never to return to their special place. So it was especially sweet ...see more