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Many apologies for my error       I had meant to add this onto my previous post re the new Swansea Library at County Hall in Oystermouth Road.    There seemed to be a little discussion developing about the new library and BevBee mentioned loving the old building so tagged my comment on to hers.   I hadn't bargained for other people to be interested in Alexandra Road, Swansea where the old library was situated.       Very sorry but I am a 'newbie' on this board and got a bit carried away!

I worked in the 'old' library many years ago - the atmosphere of the reference library and the smell of the newspaper reading room on a wet day........memories, memories!!   I have not lived in Swansea for nearly 40 years but your new library sounds wonderful!   

The school which you mention was known as Greggs High School and it was situated in Heathfield, Swansea.   It was a private school and entry was gained through passing an entrance examination.  It provided a commercial education for both boys and girls.    There was another similar establishment in Swansea called Clark's College - this was situated on St Helen's Road near the YMCA.   I believe that the building is now a Quaker Church.    You will find both Greggs and Clark's on Friends Reunited site.