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The Rolling Mill Inn – Blaina

The Rolling Mill Inn – Blaina. The Rolling Mill Inn (as seen in the main featured image above) was situated on High Street, Blaina opposite the junction with Cwmcelyn Road. An Early Lease. On Friday 18th of June 1965, the South Wales Gazette reported on the closure of the Rolling Mill at Blaina and stated that the premises were nearly …

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The Alexandra Roller Skating Hockey Club – Six Bells

The Alexandra Roller Skating Hockey Club – Six Bells. The Alexandra Rink Hockey Club team (as seen in the featured image above) was formed in about 1909-1910. The team playing at the Alexandra Rink at Six Bells entered the newly formed roller hockey league and played other teams including Hereford, Bargoed and the Empress at Abertillery. The Alexandra Rink Team. …

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Mr Thomas Wilde Powell

Mr Thomas Wilde Powell. Mr Thomas Wilde Powell (1818-1897) was the son of Mr James Powell a stockbroker of Charlton, Kent. Mr Thomas Wilde Powell was a solicitor, philanthropist, banker, broker and art collector. He later lived in Piccards Rough, Guildford Surrey, England. The Death of Mr Thomas Wilde Powell. Mr T. W. Powell died in 1897. Miss Mary Elizabeth …

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Miners Lock-Out Workmen’s Permit 1921

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 …

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Coal Miners Sick Note

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.

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The Rose Heyworth Colliery Pithead Baths – Opening Ceremonial Plaque

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 …

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