Mapping the Town

Swansea

Wednesday 20 September 2006 13:30-14:00 (Radio 4 FM)

Archaeologist Julian Richards explores the hidden history of our towns through the streets and buildings of today.

Once the world's largest exporter of copper, Swansea earned the nickname Copperopolis, but had ambitions to become the Brighton of Wales to attract visitors. So why, despite its vast economic power, was the town always coming in a poor second to Cardiff?

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