Mr Samuel Nathan Jones J.P., O.B.E. Mr Samuel Nathan Jones was born on 3rd July 1850, at Pond House, Abertillery. His parents were Mr Edward Jones and Jane Jones nee Hughes. Mr and Mrs Hughes were the first postmaster and postmistress of Abertillery, their post office was at the railway platform connected with Pond House opposite the Abertillery Tin Works, …

Oldham Miners Lamp – Type F. This lamp came in its original still-sealed box. Upon opening the box, the lamp was coated in a brown coloured preservative and was rolled and sealed in brown paper with corrugated cardboard packaging. It seems these lamps came from the factory without a battery and bulb.  There is an information sticker on the top …

Oldham Miners Lamp – Type F. This lamp came in its original still-sealed box. Upon opening the box, the lamp was coated in a brown coloured preservative and was rolled and sealed in brown paper with corrugated cardboard packaging. It seems these lamps came from the factory without a battery and bulb.  There is an information sticker on the top …

Turquand & Kew Ltd – Ideal Miners Lamp. This miners lamp has a single gauze inside the pillars. The inner wick burner is porcelain made by Essor Manufacturing Co, Birmingham. Turquand and Kew Ltd. Turquand and Kew Ltd were formed in 1919 and it seems they were dissolved in 1932.  The Essor Brass Founders. The Essor Brass Founders was a …

Turquand & Kew Ltd – Ideal Miners Lamp. This miners lamp has a double gauze, the inner cylindrical gauze is inside the pillars and an outer copper gauze wrapped around the outer side of the pillars. The inner wick burner is made of brass. Turquand and Kew Ltd. Turquand and Kew Ltd were formed in 1919 and it seems they …

A Side……. Confusion B Side……. It’s Over Label/No……. CBS SSC-1933 Pressed in ……. Zimbabwe Notes…….

Sunday School Centenary Medallion – English Baptist Chapel Abertillery. This medallion was given to commemorate the Baptist Sunday School Centenary 1780-1880. It is from the English Baptist Chapel, Abertillery.  Made from a white-metal alloy. Size of the display is 3″ x 2″ inches – The medal size is 1 and 1/2″ inches in diameter. (Information to come). 

A Box Of Their Best – Z4X 36966. The box set contains 3 ELO LPs – Out Of The Blue/A New World Record/Discovery. Also contains record sleeves with lyrics. The sleeves are based on the same style and design as the original albums. The record in this box set “A New World Record” has the “A” side and “B” sides …

Rose Heyworth Housing Estate. In the mid 1940’s the council were under pressure to provide housing in the district and plans were put forth with the approval of the Welsh Board of Health to build a housing estate on the eastern side of the valley (as seen in the main featured image above) north of Clyn Mawr and the cottages …

Commemorative Mug and Plate – British School Abertillery. This set consists of a plate and a mug to commemorate the British School, Abertillery and was issued at the time of its closure in 1987. Made from china. Size Mug 3 1/2″ x 4″ inches. Plate 7″ inches in diameter.