Swansea Training College 1872 - 1913 Papers of Swansea Training College when founded and administered by the BFSS 1872 - 1913. In 1872 the BFSS established a new College for Educating Mistresses for Welsh and Other Elementary Schools in Swansea. It soon became known as Swansea Training College. In 1913 Swansea Training College relocates to a new site and ownership of the college transfered from the BFSS to Swansea Borough Council. 1872 - 1913