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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1815 edition. Excerpt: ... 450 Trade. iwakska for using the marine fluid with effect. The bay is universally allowed to be singularly beautiful, and the shore is very commodious for bathing. FEIIRY. To the ferry, where persons, cattle, and goods, are passed over on moderate terms, each tenement in the parish of Swansea, and in the lower division of Llansamlet, and every housekeeper in the township of Swansea, is chargeable with four-pence a 'year; and in the higher division of Llansamlet, with two-pence a year. Ferryside house furnishes good entertainment to visitors, and a few lodgings are let here during the season. STRAND. On the Strand, which is of considerable length, is a commodious quay, where many vessels of considerable burthens are annually built. Along this and the Burrows, is a pleasant promenade, furnishing some delightful scenery. TRADE. The commerce of Swansea arises chiefly from the various mines of coal and culm in the vicinity, and this has been rapidly increasing of late year. In 179U an act of parliament was obtained for repairing, enlarging, and preserving the harbour, with the power of borrowing la.O0Ol. and of levying certain rates per ton, on all shipping trad: ngto the port. The provisions of this act being duly carried into execatii n, under trustees of the first respectahility, two substantial piers have been built at the entrance of the haibour, and other improvements are rapidly carrying on; and such regulations arc established as are most likely to promote and confirm the rising prosperity of the town and port. Upwards of 2,500 vessels annually enter or leave the harbour. Swansea Circulating Libraries, ffc. 4,51 Church. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is modern and well built; consisting of a middle and two side aisles, seventy-two..