Gorseinon ward

Ordnance Survey
OS grid reference:	Maps for SS5999
Geography
Principal Locality	Gorseinon
Total Population	3,275 (2001 census)
Land Area (sq. km)	2.23 (2001 census)
Administration
Local Council:	City and County of Swansea
Nation:	Wales
Post office and telephone
PostCode(s):	SA4
Dialling code:	+44-1792
Politics
UK Parliament:	Gower
European Parliament:	Wales

Gorseinon is the name of an electoral ward, a community and a town in the City and County of Swansea, South Wales. The electoral ward consists of some or all of the following areas: Gorseinon, in the parliamentary constituency of Gower. Image File history File links Wm_swansea_gorseinon. ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... Map of Population density in the world A crowded street in Japan. ... For local government purposes, Wales is divided into 22 unitary authorities. ... Swansea (Welsh: Abertawe, mouth of the Tawe) is a city and county in South Wales, situated on the coast immediately to the east of the Gower Peninsula. ... Home Nations is a term used to refer to the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland - collectively, but also as separate entities, distinct from the United Kingdom as a whole. ... For an explanation of often confusing terms such as Great Britain, Britain, United Kingdom and England, see British Isles (terminology). ... UK and Australian postal codes are known as postcodes. ... The UK telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Numbering Plan, is regulated by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), which replaced the Office of Telecommunications (Oftel) in 2003. ... To see the list in alphabetical order see the categories UK Parliamentary constituencies and UK Parliamentary constituencies (historic). ... Gower is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... The European Parliament is the parliamentary body of the European Union (EU), directly elected by EU citizens once every five years. ... Wales is a constituency of the European Parliament. ... A ward is an electoral district used in local politics, most notably in England, Scotland, and Wales, as well as Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and many cities in the United States and the federal district of Washington, DC. Wards are usually named after neighbourhoods... Community councils (CCs) are the most local official representative bodies in Scotland and Wales. ... Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town In American English, a town is usually a municipal corporation that is smaller than a city but larger than a village. ... Swansea (Welsh: Abertawe, mouth of the Tawe) is a city and county in South Wales, situated on the coast immediately to the east of the Gower Peninsula. ... South Wales is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the East and South, and Mid Wales and West Wales to the North and West. ... Gower is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ...

The town of Gorseinon is also located in the traditional county of Glamorgan, south Wales. It was a small village until the late 19th century when it grew around the coal mining industry. Gorseinon hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1980. It is the birthplace of British Tory politician Michael Howard. The British Isles are divided into the following traditional counties (also vice counties or historic counties). ... Glamorgan or Morgannwg is a maritime traditional county of Wales, UK, and was previously a medieval kingdom or principality. ... For an explanation of often confusing terms such as Great Britain, Britain, United Kingdom and England, see British Isles (terminology). ... A village is a human settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Wyoming coal mine Coal mining is the extraction of coal from the Earth for use as fuel. ... The Eisteddfod (literally sitting) is a Welsh festival of literature, music, and song. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Michael Howard The Right Honourable Michael Howard, QC, MP (born July 7, 1941) is a British politician and caretaker Leader of the Opposition and the Conservative Party, having formally resigned the post on 7 October 2005. ...

Penyrheol Comprehensive School is where 90% of 11-16 year olds go.

The town of Loughor is now essentially a suburb of Gorseinon. Loughor (Welsh: Casllwchwr) is a town in the city of Swansea, traditional county of Glamorgan, south Wales. ... It has been suggested that Suburbia be merged into this article or section. ...

Gorseinon is home to one of Britain's largest carrier pigeon societies. The Pigeon Institute of Gorseinon was founded by Gregory Moorlock in 1863 and is remembered every year when Gorseinon comes to life with its annual celebrations. Don't miss the pigeon race - some say this sight is better than any Concorde flying overhead or Red Arrows display.

See also

• Gorseinon history
• Gorseinon CRU - History