WAR PRISONERS’ FUND — A FULL ROLL OF SWANSEA GENEROSITY
WAR PRISONERS’ FUND — A FULL ROLL OF SWANSEA GENEROSITY Community Gifts and Their Modern Worth Published in the South Wales Daily Post on the 10th July 1916 , this account records the latest contributions to the War Prisoners’ Fund , each gift now shown alongside its approximate modern value , calculated at roughly £100 today for every £1 given then . The previously acknowledged total stood at £3,768 0s. 6d. , equal to well over £376,000 in present‑day terms — a figure that speaks to the depth of Swansea’s compassion during the darkest years of war. What follows is the complete roll , a testament to the breadth of local sympathy. Latest Donations (with modern equivalents) New Siloh Welsh Congregational Church War Fund, Landore — £0 15s 0d (≈ £75 today) Mr. J. G. Kingdon, 4 Stanley‑street, Mumbles — £0 2s 6d (≈ £13 today) Mr. S. Woodward, James‑street, Pontardawe — £0 2s 6d (≈ £13 today) Mr. W. J. Latronico, St. Helen’s‑road, Swansea — £0 10s 0d (≈ £50 today) Sale of watch (per Mr....
