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[31] The park is designated Grade II on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.[32]. Matron), John Davies, Dan Watkins, Rev.Gwilym Francis, Charles Jenkins,
Is there anyone who can supply me with information about this town and possibly some relatives? 296,669,475 stock photos, 360 panoramic images, vectors and videos, Share Alamy images with your team and customers. 1871. Resolven Carnival 1930. incl. In 1951, as the industry began to dwindle, portions of the estate were sold to the Principality Property Co., Estateways Builders, John Oliver Watkins, the City & Provincial Housing Association, and Gwalia Land & Property Developments Ltd. One explanation for the name of the nearby Giant's Grave is the presence of a cromlech. Copyright 01/05/2023 Alamy Ltd. All rights reserved. our terms and conditions of use. Briton Ferry has junction J42, which is 184 miles (296km) from the motorway's eastern end and 15mi (24km) from its western at Pont Abraham. 25 April, 2021. [12], The ship-breaking of WW2 ships, such as HMS Bermuda, took place at Giant's Grave upstream of the floating dock, and north of the M4 and A48 crossings. My great grandfather and great great grandfather lived at 13 and 15 Regent Street West, as per the 1911 and 1881 census respectively. The 7th Earl of Jersey. Search with an image file or link to find similar images, Search for stock images, vectors and videos. It was later demolished and became a garage owned by Neath Car Sales. Reference Prints: c1819, Briton Ferry firemen in former days [undated], A schooner and ketch at Neath Quay [undated], Early car belonging to Mr. Wesley Evans. Photocopy of painting by J.W.Smith, Copy of an etching of a view in the upper reaches of the River Neath. This photo was taken from the site of the old Ferry looking upriver towards the wharves at Giant`s Grave. 0 West View of Briton Ferry House. baby Matthew, Jack Michael, David James, Miss Griffiths, Mrs. Richard Owen,
1930 incl. You will then see a large blue button which will enable you to choose any of our print options available for this image - framed, mounted or just a print on its own. So important was Briton Ferry for trade with France that Mouchel was, from 1879 to his death, French Consular Agent to Briton Ferry, Talbot, Porthcawl and Neath Abbey. Another view of Resolven Co-operative Stores, 1912. W. Ward serviced these industries. [Shopfront reads Blodwen M. Jones, Boot
In 2000, the dock walls and lock gate were Grade 2 listed for their industrial and archaeological interest as the major surviving built component of Brunel's docks. photo of Briton Ferry. The Lodge was built in the late 1930's and was a modern design compared to others in the area. Location 4.2. High-rise housing was attempted in the 1950s due to a shortage of building land, but it was not a success. However, if you would particularly like to buy one of these Today, the Town Council consists of twelve members and meets monthly in the Council Chamber at the Community Resource Centre, the community-managed library. Alamy and its logo are trademarks of Alamy Ltd. and are registered in certain countries. Private Charles Palmer, Resolven, 33rd Foot, Duke of Wellington's Regiment. Learn more about how you can collaborate with us. Discussion. [citation needed] An alternative Welsh name unused today is Rhyd y Brython,[4] a direct translation of Briton Ferry. British Federation of Discharged Soldiers and Sailors, Neath Section. An album is a way to save a selection of Frith photos, maps and memories that are of interest to you. [17], Most housing in the 19th century was built by local private builders, sometimes for local industry or the railways. Re: Drop-in MMR clinics are being held at four hospitals in Swansea,UK and Neath Port Talbot, as the death of man linked to the measles outbreak is investigated. About this group. incl. Briton Ferry Volunteer Band. School(1941),Neath,307, Group,Neath Rural Councillors,Llandarcy,339, Group,Neath United Servicemen(1918),Neath,299, Group,V.E.Celebration(Hawthorn Ave.),Neath,274, Group*,Preswylfa Private School(1914),Neath,148, Horse & cart,Outside Ironmongers,Melincryddan,190, Horses,Funeral Procession,Alfred Street,173, Iron Bridge,Lodge Corner,Briton Ferry,185, Loading Bridge,Abbey Ironworks,Neath abbey,227, Procession,Abbey Centenary,Neath Abbey,140, Procession,Abbey Centenary,Neath Abbey,141, Public House,Smith` Arms(1860),Neath Abbey,278, Public House,Smith`s Arms,Neath Abbey,279, Public House,The Angel Hotel,Pontneddfechan,287, Public House,The Angel Hotel,Pontneddfechan,288, Screens,Cwrt Herbert Colliery,Neath abbey,215, Tinplate Works,From Rouse`s Pond,Melincryddan,208, Phillips,Rev. George Forme, J.W.Jones, D.Jones,
since 1860. A plaque alongside the stone is inscribed, "When removed, it will speak but once to reveal its secret, and then remain silent forever." Camb. . Send a personal message with a photo to anyone, anywhere. [undated], Horse Tram near the Grandison, Briton Ferry. Leland in 1540 as Britanne Fery.[5]. All our photos are printed as optimised versions of their originals, this process can take anything from 15 minutes to several hours. See the Lambert, Thomas J. it has not been shown on our website before as it has not been optimised and therefore may not meet the quality standards we require for use in our normal product range. Maesffynon House, Glynneath served as a hospital during the First World
The Neath Orpheus Male Voice Society. The village stands at the mouth of the Neath river, the end of the Neath canal, and the terminus of a short branch of the South Wales railway, 2 miles SSE of Neath; and has a head post office.. Neath Intermediate School Invincible RFA 1932-3. maps All our photos and maps are available to buy in a wide range of product formats, including framed prints, canvas prints and photo gifts including tea towels, personalised mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion . Hasquencort`s Hairdressers,Neath,264, Explosives Works,Curtis & Harvey,Pontneddfechan,152, Group,"Zulu Warrior" revellers(1926),Glynneath,237, Group,Albion Steel Workers Outing,B.Ferry,203, Group,Builders at Mission Hall,Resolven,256, Group,County School Staff(1936),Neath,137, Group,Dalton Made Freeman(1946),Neath,181, Group,Female Bible Class At Ty Gwyn,Neath,243, Group,Glamorgan Councillors(1899),Neath,179, Group,Hospitalised Servicemen,Glynneath,183, Group,Male Bible Class At Ty Gwyn,Neath,242, Group,Market Stallholders(1934),Neath,182, Group,Powderworks Staff,Pontneddfechan,158, Group*,Hospital Infirmary Opening,Penrhiwtyn,177, Group*,R.F.C.Inter.School(1932),Neath,228, Group*,St.David`s Cricket(1912),Neath,261, Group*,Taylor Struve Outing(1881),Neath,173, Loco,Neath Abbey Works(1850`s),Neath Abbey,187, Mechanics Institute,Church Place,Neath,77, Public House,Farmer`s arms,Melincryddan,282, Public House,Old Lamb & Flag,Glynneath,281, Public House,The Ancient Briton,Neath,277, Public House,Working Men`s Club,Neath,288, Shop,India & China Tea Store,Glynneath,272, Tram,Horsedrawn Near Grandison,B.Ferry,205, View,Opening of Swansea & Neath railway,Neath Abbey,190, Davies,Rev Eirug,Llanbedr-Pont-Steffan,25, Firemen,Dyffryn Mansion(1932),Bryncoch,353, Firemen,Dyffryn Mansion(1932),Bryncoch,354, Group,Boy`s Fishing(Leather House),Neath,308, Group,Coedffranc Infants(1900),Skewen,149, Group,Colliery Officials(1907),Seven Sisters,210, Group,Festival of Britain(Allister St.),Neath,273, Group,Festival Of Britain(New Henry St.),Neath,277, Group,Forward Movement Chapel Cricket,Neath,305, Group,Girls County School Visit(1938),Neath,156, Group,Girls County School(1940),Neath,157, Group,Grocer`s Association(1951),Neath,343, Group,Ladies Race(Hawthorn Ave.),Neath,275, Group,Neath Inter. This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to help show content that is more relevant to your interests. Rev Seth Joshua. Wards Scrapyard, Briton Ferry, River Neath, South Wales. . In order to capture the cinema scene of years gone by, we include below some photograph found on the Internet. All these photographs are available to buy as a wide range of products, including Framed Prints in a variety of sizes and styles, Canvas, jigsaws, mugs, tea towels, cushion covers and make great gifts for relatives at Christmas, for birthdays and almost any other occasion. Along with seventy objectors from Aberavon and district, these communities provided the country's strongest opposition to the war, despite the town's loss of 120 soldiers' lives during World War I. BUY TWO IMAGES, GET THE LOWEST PRICE IMAGE HALF PRICE WITH CODE: 50%OFFNEXTIMAGE. Civic gathering 1917. incl. The town was part of the Briton Ferry Estate,[9] whose lands belonged to Margam Abbey before they passed on, in turn, to the Mansel, Villiers, and Vernon families (Earls of Jersey). those pioneering days we have evolved sophisticated and [20] The firm at Giant's Grave, which operated from 1906 until 1979, broke up 197 merchant ships and 94 Admiralty.[21]. Stds VI and VII. Send us an enquiry. Baglan Energy Park's on-site power generation provides competitively priced electricity to businesses within the area using a combined-cycle gas turbine power plant. Hopkins, Tom Thornton, Elias John, William Davies, Alf Taylor, Mrs. Alf
. for Briton Ferry and West Glamorgan too! Briton Ferry Choral Society win the mixed choir competition at the National
Neath Intermediate School Girls Cricket Team. [7] A Neolithic stone is in place within the grounds of Cwrt Sart school. [11] The inner basin has been largely built upon. It was the Davey family who took the most active role in the running of the works- In Giants Grave cemetery there is a monument to George J Davey (1802-1859)-. As part of a regeneration programme instigated by Briton Ferry Brunel Dock Trust in 2005 to preserve, restore and maintain the heritage of Brunel's historic site and its structures for public benefit,[citation needed] a tower, which formed part of the complex, was refurbished. 3 and 4 Pits [undated], Another view of Skewen Main Colliery No. Terms & Conditions of Use W.L.Jones, W.E.Allin (Sportsmaster), W.G.Tonner, P.Lewis, L.Ll.Widlake,
Draper & Grocer], [Samuel's] An old established ironmongery business in Queen St. [undated], Site of the Present Post Office [undated]. 1927. incl. 1904. Since Ward's at Briton Ferry, Glamorgan . A canal barge is noticeable [undated], Albion Steel workers leaving for a day trip to Porthcawl in a horse brake. Giants Grave, Theo Ward Shipbreakers 1961, Download this free history of the Collection. The terraces of houses built on this land were sublet in 1897 and 1898 for the remainder of the term of this lease, but many were declared unfit for habitation in the 1930s and demolished. Jack Samuel (Ironmonger),
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[undated], SS Main, cargo ship of the Main Colliery Co. [undated], The Mill, Efail Fach, Pontrhydyfen. & Shoe Dealer, but windows show Ladies' & Girls' clothes], India & China Tea Store, Glynneath in the 1920s, An Edwardian General Stores shop in Glynneath. Available for both RF and RM licensing. The Metal Box Company's closure was announced in 2015, and its premises were bought by Neath-Port Talbot Council in 2017. quoting the Frith negative number(s), the town name and size of print you would like to buy. Unframed, Mounted, Framed and Canvas prints in a range of sizes and styles. of Briton Ferry, [Drawing of] Neath Abbey station at the opening of the Swansea and Neath
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[3] He once landed at Briton Ferry. Fear Davies with her Bile class at Ty Gwyn c1900, Rehoboth Chapel Choir, Briton Ferry in 1901, Harvest Festival at the Forward Mission Hall [undated] incl. [11] The gate was 56 feet (17m) wide, and the unique structure with its floating caisson was designed by Brunel's father, Sir Marc Brunel. Old Road Stats. War Damage,Old Road,Briton Ferry,364: War Damage,Pendrill Street,Neath,367: WVS,Lorry(1940),Neath,358 : Old Neath and District in Pictures [Last Updated : 19 Sept 2002 - Gareth Hicks] Hide hide. GWR delivery cart at the corner of Hunter St and Ritson St. incl. It was the first cinema in the district to show the film 'Gone With The Wind' which was made in 1939. 1897, Looking from the Square to New St. [Neath], Festival of Britain celebrations, Ritson St., Briton Ferry, 1951, Gnoll House with Greenway House [drawing], The new reservoir of Moss House, Opening ceremony 1897, [Memorial plaque to] Alfred Russell Wallace, Jersey Marine seaside resort in 1860, showing the camera obscura tower, The Melincourt Waterfall from an old etching, [Painting of] Sgwd Gwladys by Samuel Jackson, Brynglas (Gilbertson House), Tynyrheol, Bryncoch, 1957, A Welsh longhouse - Coed-y-Glyn Farmhouse, Crynant, Rheola House. Find the right content for your market. All rights reserved. THIS SITE IS FOR EVERYONE TO SHARE SOME PHOTO'S AND KNOWLEDGE OF BRITON FERRY AND NEATH OLD AND NEW, AND SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE ON FACEBOOK FROM THIS AREAIT IS NOT TO SELL OR ADVERTISE THEIR. Late 18th C. The domestic Staff of the Gnoll House. Learn more about how you can collaborate with us. [6] Beyond the ridge, the sands of Baglan Bay extended into Briton Ferry until the mid-nineteenth century when the estuarys saltings were developed for industry. This is a friendly group created for the people of Briton Ferry to discuss issues around here and to give feedback and suggestions. Photo of Briton Ferry, Giants Grave 1961, from The Francis Frith Collection. Photographs with names attached are shown with *. Briton Ferry lies on the heavily fractured ground near the mouth of the River Neath on a line between the upper and middle coal measures. [22] BP Chemicals opened its plant at nearby Baglan Bay in 1963, quickly expanding into one of the biggest petrochemical sites in Europe; by 1974 it was employing 2500 staff. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Please send us an enquiry if you are interested in buying this image Evan Roberts, leading personality in the revival movement. Is there anyone who can supply me with information about this town and possibly some relatives? Hide hide. [undated], Harrett's Ironmonger's shop as it originally was. Download this free history of the Collection. All rights reserved. The town is currently in the parliamentary constituency of Aberavon, having been in Neath constituency from 1945 until 1983. Website hand-made by Frith, since 1998. 1930. Sept 1940, [Damage caused by] Bombing of Old Rd. 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Now replaced by houses on elevated ground as shown below:-. In 1875, the French-born engineer Louis Gustave Mouchel established himself in Briton Ferry and quickly became involved in several successful enterprises. Thomas, G.D.Trick, Mrs. George Davies, Mrs. W.T. 62 reviews. At certain low tides, it was possible to walk across the river via a ford close to the ferry route using stepping stones. Alamy and its logo are trademarks of Alamy Ltd. and are registered in certain countries. Mr.Lawrence, A works outing [in a charabanc] in the 1920s, Thomas Hornor painting of Neath from the West River Bank. Comrades James Jones, A.Armstrong, E.G.Wilkinson,
It had been owned by the Price family of Briton Ferry in the early 17th century until the Mansels inherited it. Briton Ferry is on the mouth of the River Neath, where it enters Swansea Bay, and is the first river crossing along the Roman road that follows the coastline along that part of South Wales. [undated], Eagle Tinplate Works employees. c1900 incl. However, we understand that our archive holds images which are potentially important for genealogical, local history or architectural research and so we are showing these on the website for on-line research only. Phillips, John Howells, Charlie Gibbs, Jack Phillips, Richard Owen, Ned
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The growth of the town's metals industries at that time was accompanied by the growth of independent working-class representation and strong socialist, internationalist, and pacifist traditions. Stanley Thomas. Search with an image file or link to find similar images, Search for stock images, vectors and videos. About. Cleanliness 4.3. THIS SITE IS FOR EVERYONE TO SHARE SOME PHOTO'S AND KNOWLEDGE OF BRITON FERRY AND NEATH OLD AND NEW, AND SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE ON FACEBOOK FROM T . [undated], Arrival of gas tram bodywork for rebuilding [undated], The last train of the Vale of Neath Railway coming into Neath. Mary Jenkins J.P. Mission Hall Bible Class at Ty Gwyn. your memories of Briton Ferry itself or of a particular c1900, First World War tank displayed in Victoria Gardens, Neath, St.David's Private School, Victoria Gardens, Neath. [6] The original course of the River Neath may have been through the Jersey Marine gap between the isolated hills, which formed a rocky ridge between Briton Ferry and Jersey Marine. Excavations at the Roman Fort of Nidum, 1959. 1915, N.O.R. [undated], Another view of the gas tram at the service terminus at Briton Ferry. The present A48 resumes at junction 44, and meets the A4217 at a signalised junction from which it is possible to turn south towards Swansea city centre. Rather a sad view before it was replaced by
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Jersey Park has been an exceptionally well-preserved, urban public park since its opening in 1925, the land having been gifted originally by the Earl of Jersey in 1908. Find the perfect ferry road cardiff stock photo, image, vector, illustration or 360 image. Photo Prints Old Maps Sheet Maps Calendars Postcode Centred Photo Books Jigsaws Mugs Tableware Tea Towels Cushion Covers Gift Cards Wallpaper Gifts Gift Ideas Copyright Frith Content Inc 1998-2023. Sept 1940, Beechwood Avenue bomb disposal squad. Briton Ferry Steelworks was originally an ironworks built by the entrepreneurs George and Joseph Davey, Charles Lean and Edward Willett. incl. structure on the outside of the building. 4 pits. Website hand-made by Frith, since 1998. Neath prisoners of war at Schweidnitz. The town is served by the Briton Ferry railway station, which is now accessed from Shelone Road. Since Cllr. incl. Send a personal message with a photo to anyone, anywhere. Neath Churches - Three Quarters Class [undated], Group of workmen who prepared for the building of Resolven Mission Hall, Bethania Welsh Baptist Chapel, Resolven, Built 1875, Sunday School Class, Bethesda, Briton Ferry [undated], St.David's cricket team c1912. works. The photo may be available to buy, but needs to be checked and optimised before you can place an order. ], Alderman Davies Infants School, Class 2. Queen Victoria's jubilee,
BUY TWO IMAGES, GET THE LOWEST PRICE IMAGE HALF PRICE WITH CODE: 50%OFFNEXTIMAGE. see photo below. Plaque on Ty Mawr, birthplace of Joseph Tregelles Price. . We will replace these with better copies IF any are sent to us. Learn more about how you can collaborate with us. Briton Ferry had its Urban District Council from 1895 to 1922, when it formed part of Aberavon Parliamentary Constituency. The water level was maintained by a single gate, which included a buoyancy chamber.
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