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WVT: 0015451 viewsView of Crynant from Top Rock, new council estate under construction at Woodland Rd 1969
Loaned by Wynford Vaughan Thomas
Apr 04, 2007
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WVT: 0016480 viewsCrynant Motor Cyclist, Peter Allen on a BSA Super Rocket 650cc, May 1965.
Loaned by Wynford Vaughan Thomas
Apr 04, 2007
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WVT: 0017447 viewsThe Crescent from Top Rock, Crynant, 1969
Loaned by Wynford Vaughan Thomas
Apr 04, 2007
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WVT: 0018579 viewsCrynant Motor Cyclists, May, 1965
Loaned by Wynford Vaughan Thomas
Apr 04, 2007
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WVT: 0019579 viewsPowder Magazine building, Llwynon colliery, Crynant, Derek Powell in the foreground, c.2003
Loaned by Wynford Vaughan Thomas
Apr 04, 2007
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No: 133.200462 viewsDulais Valley Motor Cycle & Light Car Club, motor cycle group, 1972Apr 03, 2007
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No: 340.964686 viewsBlaendulais school, Seven Sisters, c.1952
Hi-Res Available
Apr 03, 2007
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No: 340.587407 views'The Buccaneers', competition at Glynneath? c.1945Apr 03, 2007
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No: 340.962644 viewsSeven Sisters Bowling Club displaying trophies, at Seven Sisters Officials' Club, c.1950s Apr 03, 2007
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No: 340.066660 viewsDown-valley view from Onllwyn No 1 tip.
L-r: Back Row, Adrian Holcombe, A4109, Golwg
y Bryn, Dulais Gardens, Nant Ystalwyn tip,
railway sidings. Dated 1963.
Loaned by David Jones
Apr 03, 2007
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No: 340.068680 viewsCoronation party (Elizabeth II), families from
Gordon Terrace etc, Halfway Inn 'The Slope',
c. 2 June 1953.
Loaned by David Jones
Apr 03, 2007
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No: 340.070553 viewsView nne from Onllwyn No 1 tip, Adrian Holcombe,
station, Halfway Inn 'The Slope', Pont y Offeiriad/
Clergyman's bridge (missing?),
Coelbren. Dated 1963
Loaned by David Jones
Apr 03, 2007
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No: 340.071671 viewsView east from Onllwyn No 1 tip, Adrian Holcombe,
colliery buildings & overhead conveyor, pit head
baths, gents urinal, Onllwyn Inn & Welfare Hall,
Wembley Avenue & aerial ropeway tip. 1963
Loaned by David Jones
Apr 03, 2007
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No: 340.060668 viewsL-r: Onllwyn chapel (early), incline? Front &
Back Row, Onllwyn school (early). Date?
Loaned by David Jones
Apr 03, 2007
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No: 340.061668 viewsHalfway Inn 'The Slope' (closed April 1973,
then converted to flats), photo late '60s?
Loaned by David Jones
Apr 03, 2007
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No: 340.062660 viewsHalfway Inn 'The Slope' (closed April 1973,
then converted to flats), photo late '60s?
Loaned by David Jones
Apr 03, 2007
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No: 340.063642 viewsView north from aerial ropeway tip, Onllwyn
Welfare hall & Washery, Wembley Avenue,
Coelbren, Cribarth, Carmarthen Fans, Aug 1989
Loaned by David Jones
Apr 03, 2007
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No: 340.064690 viewsL-r: Onllwyn chapel (early), incline? Front &
Back Row, Onllwyn school (early). Date?
Loaned by David Jones
Apr 03, 2007
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No: 340.990650 viewsMr John Jones of Bryn bedd (Hill of the grave) farm, in Cwm nant hir, Seven Sisters, with sheepdog 'Sharp'. c.1930'sMar 27, 2007
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No: 340.990b633 viewsMrs Lloyd of Crynant (originally from Pembroke).
Date unknown
Mar 27, 2007
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No: 206.002d408 viewsWoollen Mill, Nant Llech, Coelbren. Buildings & Cottage. 6 March 1993Mar 20, 2007
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No: 340.753619 viewsOpening of new infant school, Seven Sisters 1908.Mar 20, 2007
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No: 013.003724 viewsDeacons of Seion chapel, Seven Sisters. Inset photo from illuminated address presented to Francis John George (centre-front) in 1924 for services to the chapel. Donated by Mrs Janice Davies (née George, granddaughter)Mar 20, 2007
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No: 340.493669 viewsResidents of Heol Cara Hir, Crynant. Coronation party (Elizabeth II) c. 2 June 1953
Donated by Jeff Price
Hi-Res Available
Mar 16, 2007
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No: 340.083664 viewsView of Crynant village from the mountain above Maes Mawr (Craig Boeth) c. 1912
Donated by Chris Lewis
Mar 16, 2007
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No: 340.815708 viewsSnow scene (up-valley from nr London House), Main Road, Crynant. 'Fish & Chips' (l), Stanley's general store (r), people in roadway. Winter 1981-82
Donated by Chris Lewis
Mar 16, 2007
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No: 265.000485 viewsMorgan 'Mock' Phillips at Banwen terminus, Roman Road (note bridge, demolished Sept 1994). Posing against Blue Bus (first regular service up valley) wearing uniform belonging to Richard 'Dick' Harris, proprietor. Date c. 1950? Bus make and model W & G Du Cros
Donated by Chris Lewis
Mar 16, 2007
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No: 221.200580 viewsMembers of Onllwyn, Seven Sisters Division, St John Ambulance Brigade (inc Dr Thompson). Displaying awards at Neath, 1947. Donated by Mr John Glyn 'Johnnie Glyn' Thomas.Mar 15, 2007
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No: 222.000632 viewsMembers of Onllwyn, Seven Sisters Division, St John Ambulance Brigade. Presentation of Senior Cadet Certificates at Ambulance hall, Seven Sisters, c. May 1982. L-R: John Glyn Thomas (Division Superintendent), Miss Vicky Sinnett, Miss Lynette Williams, Mrs Mary Partin. Donated by 'Johnnie Glyn' Thomas.Mar 15, 2007
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No: 209.301704 viewsOnllwyn lodge NUM, committe & officials with banner at Onllwyn welfare hall, August 1963. By kind permission of Cefn Coed colliery museumMar 15, 2007
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No: 215.001422 viewsStudio photo. 'Gwyn's mother' (left), 'Gwyn' (right). No family name (possibly Bevan?) or date. Donated by Miss Iris Bevan.Mar 15, 2007
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No: 215.002440 views'The Big Five, at Porthcawl, Whit Monday, 1936.' Donated by Miss Iris Bevan.Mar 15, 2007
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No: 215.003422 views'Gwyn's mother.' No other detail. Donated by Miss Iris Bevan.Mar 15, 2007
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No: 221.100573 viewsMembers of Onllwyn, Seven Sisters Division, St John Ambulance Brigade (inc Dr Thompson). Displaying awards at Neath, 1947. Donated by Mr John Glyn 'Johnnie Glyn' Thomas.Mar 15, 2007
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No: 197.000615 viewsHauliers ('Haliers') in Old Blaenant colliery yard at Brynawel, 1912 (the 'Crynant Colliery' caption is in error). Reproduced by kind permission of South Wales Miners' LibraryMar 15, 2007
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No: 198.000550 views'Blaenant New Drift 1975', Crynant. Note keystone with Evans Bevan heart, dated 1875. From NCB photo dated 1976 (entrance was later covered by a conveyor bridge). Reproduced by kind permission of Cefn Coed Colliery Museum.Mar 15, 2007
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No: 199.000558 viewsBlaenant colliery, early 1980s. Note conveyor bridge connecting drift to colliery surface. 'Evening Post' photo. Reproduced by kind permission of Cefn Coed colliery museum.Mar 15, 2007
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No: 209.100639 viewsView east from Onllwyn No.1 colliery tip. L-R: washery & brickworks, Wembley Avenue & aerial ropeway tip, Gordon Terrace & welfare hall, Onllwyn inn, pavilion? conveyor to 1st Onllwyn tip. Date c. 1960. By kind permission of Cefn Coed Colliery Museum (from Mair Phillips' collection). Mar 15, 2007
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No: 177.100403 viewsPermanent-way train and rail gang. LMS loco No. 1107, as used between Swansea (St Thomas) & Brecon. Perhaps out of Upper Bank shed, working towards Llansamlet? Date c. 1920-30. Loaned by Dr Tom Davies Mar 15, 2007
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No: 180.000632 viewsBookbinding class (first of its kind in Glamorgan), at Seven Sisters Boys' school, 1930-31. Donated by Mrs Miriam Francis.Mar 15, 2007
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