Singleton Park

 

University Grounds

University Bridge

Swansea University Bay Complex

University of Wales, Trinity St. David. Townhill

University Building Construction, Morfa Rd.

Singleton Abbey - Swansea University

Swansea University Dog Sculpture

Swansea University Fish Fountain

Swansea University Mermaid Fountain

Moby Dick

This statue on the grounds of Swansea University (Singleton Park campus) was difficult to get close to to photograh as it is at the back of a bicycle rack! The piece is by Michael Fynn and was unveiled in 1985.

Confucious, Swansea University

This seven feet tall stone statue of Confucious, located on the grounds of Swansea University (Singleton Park campus) is, without anty doubt my favourite statue in Swansea:

The of the Chinese philosopher was unveiled in 2009 and was gifted by the European Federation of Chinese Organisations in recognition of "the success of the deep and strengthening links between academic institutions, businesses and government organisations." Assembly Member Andrew Davies noted at the time "I'm delighted that the European Federation of Chinese Organisations has selected Swansea as the first vibrant and multicultural city in Wales to receive a statue of the Chinese philosopher Confucius."

Difficult to find in the maze that is Swansea University, it is, nevertheless, worth seeking out as it is a truly impressive public monument and work of art.

University Shots

Swansea University is an amazing place to walk around. I think a lot of local residents tend to keep away from this part of the city, thinking it is just for students. Yet there are nice walks to be had between Singleton Hospital and Singleton Park, which sandwich the university complex. Here are just a few interesting sights I glimpsed as I crossed through the place today:

I couldn't make up my mind about which of the following two pics was best to post here. So I posted them both, sorry. It's an indecisive trait you will get used to if you visit this blog regularly.

I should get the opportunity to take a more thorough meander around the place in a couple of weeks so, hopefully, I will be able to post more interesting sights from the place then...