Miners Lock-Out Workmen’s Permit 1921. This workmen’s work permit was issued to safety workers and men who manned the pumps and safety equipment below ground during the Miners Lock-out of 1921.  This permit is from Shipley Colliery, Derby, Derbyshire. Issued to Mr P. Robinson to work on the pumps below ground on the 7th of April 1921, in an agreement …

Coal Miners Sick Note. This is a coalminers sick note issued by the National Coal Board.  In use during the 1970’s and 1980’s.  Size – 8 1/2″ x 6″ inches.

The Rose Heyworth Colliery Pithead Baths – Opening Ceremonial Plaque. The original opening ceremonial Rose Heyworth Colliery Pithead Baths plaque. Made from a copper alloy with white lettering inlay. Size of the plaque is 18″ x 24″ inches. Size with the mount is 24″ x 30″ inches. Weight of the plaque is 9kgs, with mount it is 13.7kgs.  The Contractor …

A Side……. Showdown B Side……. In Old England Town (Instrumental) Label/No……. Harvest HAR-5077 Pressed in ……. United Kingdom Notes……. Demonstration record.

English Baptist Chapel Zion – Cwmtillery. There isn’t a great deal of information on this chapel, although the Baptist cause began at Cwmtillery in the late 19th century. Mr Arthur Tilney put forth plans to the council for the building of a chapel at East Side, Cwmtillery. The First Chapel. In 1899, the first chapel in connection with the English …

Llanhilleth Colliery Workmen’s Institute and Library Leather Wallet. This is a small tri-fold leather card wallet from the Llanhilleth Institute. It may have been used to carry union membership cards or various other membership cards etc, in connection with the institute.  Made from leather. Size 4 1/4″ x 3″ inches.  

A Side……. Xanadu B Side……. Whenever You’re Away From Me Label/No……. MCA MCA-41285 Pressed in ……. Canada. Notes…….

The Foundry Bridge Construction 1951. This was the second bridge to be constructed across the valley at Abertillery, connecting the western and eastern sides of the town. Tenders for the Construction of the New Bridge. On Wednesday 22nd of February 1950, the Western Mail newspaper issued notices that tenders were invited by the Abertillery District Council for contractors with experience …

The Six Bells Tennis Club. The Official Opening of the Six Bells Recreational Grounds. On Saturday 25th of April 1925, the Six Bells Recreational Grounds were officially opened. The opening ceremony was performed by Councillor Mr David Walters. Mr Walters was presented with a silver engraved key with which to perform the opening ceremony. A Description of the Six Bells …

ALBUM……. Greatest Hits. Label/No……. Sony AP-1726. Pressed in……. Hong Kong. SIDE 1 Evil Woman. Livin’ Thing. Cant Get It Out Of My Head. Showdown. Turn To Stone. Rockaria. SIDE 2 Sweet Talkin’ Woman. Telephone Line. Ma Ma Ma Belle. Strange Magic. Mr Blue Sky. Notes……. It has the original numbered inner lyric sleeve.