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Birchy | 17:07 Wed 30th Jan 2002 | Phrases & Sayings
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What is the history behind Cardiff folk calling the good people of Swansea "Jacks"?
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Swansea Jack was a dog who lived down at the docks in Swansea, and who saved a number of people (poss. as many as 27) from drowning. When he died the locals put up a memorial to him, and since then your Swansea-ite has been nicknamed Jack (and not just by the Bluebirds). Find more at http://www.swanseahistoryweb.org.uk/subheads/jack.
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