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Demi Roberts

The fascinating stories of how Swansea's pubs got their names

Pubs have been a cornerstone of British culture for centuries, and quite often, they come with bizarre-sounding names.

Often, the name of a pub will tell the story of a monarchy or great battle, or of a local artist or inventor native to the area.

Whether it's a common pub name like the Cross Keys or a niche local such as the No Sign Wine Bar, most of us have at least one memory of having one too many to drink in an eccentric pub with a name that's impossible to forget.

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