Neath Road, Swansea 01792 653308
Since 1934

Club History

A brief introduction to the history of Landore Social Club and its roots in Swansea's industrial community.

Landore Copper Works Social Club

The club's recorded history traces its origins to October 1934, when it was established in connection with Imperial Chemical Industries and known as the I.C.I. Metals Social Club, Swansea. The premises were associated with the industrial history of the Hafod and Landore area.

Early club life

Records from the mid-1930s describe a busy social organisation with billiards, bowls, cricket, football, dramatics, a glee party, gymnasium activities, a library and table tennis. Social functions and sporting sections were central to club life.

The historical record

Much of the written history was compiled by Ivor Williams in 1999 using club records and memorabilia. His work set out to preserve the development and culture of the club from its early industrial roots through the twentieth century.