Swansea Market

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There's been a covered market in Swansea since 1652 and at this site since 1830. Rebuilt in 1961 after being bombed in WWII, the current version is a buzzing place to sample local specialities, like cockles, laver bread and Welsh cakes hot from the griddle. It's not local, but it's hard to go past stall 58d, Thai Taste (mains £4 to £5).


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