Oxwich - Landing with History
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| Ernest Sutton |
The first flight to have been made in Swansea was made by Frances Barrett during 1802, the flight was conducted in a hot air balloon. Frances leapt from the balloon early in its ascent. The balloon carried on for a further four miles, before finally landing in a field. During 1881, there was reports of a ‘balloon race’ at Mumbles Pier.
During 1910, Ernest placed the Bleriot for public display at the firm’s premises at Castle Street. January 1911, Ernest made the first pioneering flight in Glamorgan, and equally in Wales, taking off and landing from Oxwich Beach.
The Cambria Daily Leader published a photograph of the flight, January 1911.
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| Cambria Daily Leader |
The Herald of Wales published in 1942, a photograph of Ernest Sutton and others from the 1911 flight
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| Herald of Wale |
Ernest born 1884, Gloucester, son of Charles and Ophella Sutton. The 1901 census records the family are residing at 21 Victoria Terrace.
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| 1901 Census |
By the time of the 1911 Census, the family had moved to 14 Glanbrydan Avenue. Ernest now 26 years old, is a Motor Engineer. His father, Charles is a Manager of a Music Shop and Pianoforte.
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| 1911 Census |
The following September 1912 Ernest obtained his Aviator’s Certificate by the Royal Aero Club
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| Aviator’s Certificate Royal Aero Club |
During the same year, 1912, the Sutton Bros. Grange had been declared bankrupt. Ernest had joined Royal Flying Corps, during 1916. At the time of the 1921 Census, the family have moved to the Yacht Cafe, Oystermouth. Ernest 37, is employed by R E Jones Ltd Garage, Dillwyn Street, Swansea as a Motor Engineer, whilst Charles, 65 is still a Manager of a music shop, Thompson & Shackell Ltd., 39 Castle Street, also Charles was Cafe Proprietor.
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| 1921 Census |
Ernest died 1975, an exclusive living at St. George’s Hill, Surrey
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