Oh! I used to go and peek through the doors of St Helen's when they were playing cricket, approaching from King Edward Road. I'll have to get out a map of Swansea and remind myself of where everything is.
Return of tramline to Mumbles? Article from Carmarthen Journal 7 March 2012
I have to admit I don't know. I do remember the "apple" though!
I know I was very young when the MR was shut down and only have vague memories of it. As you said, it should never have been shut down in the first place but it would be wonderful if this worked. I for one would do the entire journey. I spent quite a bit of time at the various Gower beaches in my childhood and would love to see all those places again.