One of the best known landmarks in Swansea has been given a much-needed makeover. The Big Apple in Mumbles, an iconic 1930s feature from the heyday of seaside entertainment, is so well regarded in the city that it has even obtained listed status from Welsh Government heritage body Cadw. But in recent years, it has been left to become a shadow of its former self.
We reported in April earlier this year how it had a shattered window, a buckled door and even graffiti reading 'No to vaccines', showing how it had become a target for vandalism and anti-social behaviour. It is not the only time the landmark was damaged through the years. The Big Apple was shaken to its core when a Ford Fiesta ploughed into it in August, 2009, causing extensive damage. But it was rebuilt and repaired at the time after 27,000 people backed a campaign to safeguard its future. You can read more about that by clicking here.
Mumbles Pier revealed how the landmark was a "big part of its heritage", and announced that a full renovation of the exterior was planned after the Easter holidays in time for the summer season, with plans to attract new tenants to run the Apple for the season. And now we can see those plans coming to fruition. You can sign up to the latest newsletters featuring articles from the Swansea area by clicking here.
