The Belle of New York. Four female members of the “Belle of New York” cast – ? Evelyn, Kathlene Maguire, Dorothy Maguire and Estelle Zaradi signed in at Mrs Willis’s boarding house at Abertillery while appearing at the Metropole Theatre. Sadly no date written. (More information to come). 

Tony “Motto” Stoney. Tony Stoney was at the boarding house on 11th January 1916 and left his signature along with a few silly quotes and adages.

R. Talbot. R. Talbot of the Leonard Mortimer Co left his signature with a little adage while at the boarding house on the 2nd January, no year written. (More information to come).

Bertram Gates. Bertram Gates left his message and signature in October 1922. Mr Gates had previously lodged at the boarding house whilst appearing at the Metropole Theatre in September 1914. (More information to come).

Negretti & Zambra Mining Borehole Thermometer. This instrument is what is believed to be a mining borehole thermometer. The glass mercury filled thermometer tube is encased in a cut-away brass tube with a screw top and suspension hanger. The bottom of the brass tube is pierced around the area where the mercury reservoir sits.    Made from brass and glass. …

ALBUM……. Face The Music. Label/No……. Jet PZ-35464. Pressed in……. Canada. SIDE 1 Fire On High. Waterfall. Evil Woman. Nightrider. SIDE 2 Poker. Strange Magic. Down Home Town. One Summer Dream. Notes…….

Millendreath Holiday Village. This booklet was published in January 1965 to advertise the proposed Millendreath Miners Holiday Village that was intended to be constructed in a small valley two miles east of Looe in Cornwall. It is a 16 page booklet, size 7″ x 5″ inches, full of information and photographs of the village and it states the following – …

A Celebrity Concert Programme – 1933. A signed concert programme for a celebrity concert held at the Methodist Church, High Street, Blaina on Wednesday 13th of September 1933 in aid of the Cwmcelyn Methodist Renovation Fund. Mr Arthur Fear. The programme is signed by Mr Arthur Fear (Baritone) of Blaina who was one of the guest artistes. At the concert …

Monmouthshire Junior Association Football League. The rest of the league versus the champions, about 1907- 1908. A small write-up, players’ names, teams and the league standings are (seen left). The photograph shows the rest of the league team that played the champions of the league in about 1908. The team were as follows. Back Row – Mr J. Gilchrist; Mr …

Blaina Industrial and Provident Society Limited, Share, Capital Interest, Dividend and Withdrawals Account Book 1920. This account shares booklet from the Blaina Industrial and Provident Society Limited in connection with the Crosskeys branch of the society belonged to Mrs Mary Elizabeth Rawlings of Park Street, Crosskeys. Member number 597. The account in the name of Mrs Rawlings in this book …