Twinning of Mannheim, Germany with Swansea, Wales.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Lord Abercrombie
N 51° 37.045 W 003° 56.110
30U E 435255 N 5718901
Quick Description: Monument to commemorate the twinning of Swansea, Wales with Mannheim, Germany. The design by R. Campbell Architect is based on the Water Tower in Mannheim.
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 2/9/2012 9:19:35 AM
Waymark Code: WMDP7G
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Long Description:
Monument to the twinning of Swansea, Wales with Mannheim, Germany
The two cities - both heavily damaged by war - set up their twinning links 55 years ago.
The Text on the monument reads:-
"Gerhard Widder, the Oberburgermeister of Mannheim unveiled the Mannheim water tower on the 9th August 1985"
Twin Cities / Sister Cities:
Swansea & Mannheim

Address:
Cork House Courtyard
The Maratime Quarter,
Swansea,
Wales.

Text:
"Gerhard Widder, the Oberburgermeister of Mannheim unveiled the Mannheim water tower on the 9th August 1985"
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