Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
87785
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
11/03/2019
Date of Amendment
Name of Property
The Big Apple Kiosk
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Swansea
Community
Mumbles
Town
Locality
Easting
262957
Northing
187368
Street Side
Location
On a bend of Mumbles Road on the high ground in between Mumbles Pier and Bracelet Bay.
Description
Broad Class
Recreational
Period
History
Thought to have been constructed in the 1930s as a promotional kiosk for a cider (Cidertone) brand with similar kiosks across the UK, including in S Wales ones at Barry and Porthcawl. This example is a rare survivor. Damaged by a Ford Fiesta in 2009 but subsequently restored and repainted.
Exterior
Seaside kiosk, in apple shape of poured concrete (possibly reinforced) set into the surrounding tarmac. Serving window in NW side, 4 modern windows with centre 2 opening. Projecting hood over window, door adjacent. Stalk, metal, in top. Painted green with a red top and ‘THE BIG APPLE’ painted decoration above the window and ‘ICE CREAM’ and 2 ice cream cones below. Further painted cone to left of door and painted candy stick on door.
Interior
Not inspected.
Reason for designation
Included for its special architectural interest as a rare and unusual example of a seaside refreshment kiosk. Important also for its historic interest for being an iconic feature from the heyday of seaside entertainment and the tourist attractions of the Mumbles.
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