Beynons Colliery Report Book. This report book lists all the underground districts at Beynons Colliery at the time, with workmen’s names, their duties, work carried out and general remarks on all aspects of underground conditions (an example of this can be seen in the image left). Also written in the book is a list of the absentees, who should have …
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The Nantyglo Colliery Ledger
The Nantyglo Colliery Ledger. This colliery ledger contains all the names of those who worked in the colliery at this time, with details of their shift times and payments to each individual. Dated 1916 to 1921.
Read More »Monmouthshire Constabulary – Brynmawr Sub Division Report Book
Monmouthshire Constabulary – Brynmawr Sub Division Report Book. This large ledger contains the reports of the Brynmawr area police force, it has the names of all the police on duty and their daily activity, ranging from arrests, warrants issued (a section of which can be seen in the image left) and visits to public houses and other premises etc. Date …
Read More »The Abertillery Choir Badge
The Abertillery Choir Badge. This small enamelled badge was made for the Abertillery Choir with the monogram D.J. or J.D. Size 1″ inch in diameter. History and date, unknown – Further research is needed.
Read More »A Beer Barrel Bung Collar and a Beer Barrel Tap
Beer Barrel Hardware. A Beer Barrel Bung Collar and a Beer Barrel Tap. The Bung Collar. The bung collar is externally threaded and was screwed into a hole in the bilge at the side-middle of the beer barrel. It was used for access into the barrel for filling and cleaning. After a cleaning, the barrel would be re-filled and sealed …
Read More »A Pair of Vintage Dexter Roller Skates – And the History of Roller Skating at Abertillery
A Pair of Vintage Dexter Roller Skates. A pair of Vintage Dexter Roller Skates with Bakelite wheels a set of Dexter stamped metal wheels with hub caps. Made from leather, Bakelite and metal. Size – There is no size stamped on the boots although their dimensions are 12″ x 10″ inches. There are 15 lace holes with 72″ inches long …
Read More »A Pair of Ladies Vintage Leather Boots
A Pair of Ladies Vintage Leather Boots. A pair of museum quality ladies vintage leather boots with waxed laces. Made from leather and iron. Black leather uppers with brown leather soles strengthened with iron studs with iron toe and heel plates. Size 9″ x 3 1/4″ x 8″ inches. Shoe size ladies 2.
Read More »A Pair of Children’s Vintage Leather Hobnail Boots (C.W.S.) Co-operative Wholesale Society
A Pair of Children’s Vintage Leather Hobnail Boots (C.W.S.) Co-operative Wholesale Society. A pair of museum quality child’s vintage leather hobnail boots with waxed laces. Made by Goliath Boot Manufacturers and distributed by the C.W.S. Co-operative Wholesale Society. Dated circa 1930. Made from leather and iron. Black leather uppers with brown leather soles strengthened with iron studs and hobnails with …
Read More »A Pair of Children’s Vintage Leather Boots
A Pair of Children’s Vintage Leather Boots. A pair of museum quality child’s vintage leather boots with waxed laces. Made from leather and iron. Black leather uppers with brown leather soles strengthened with iron studs with iron toe and heel plates. Size 7″ x 3″ x 5″ inches. Shoe size, children’s 7.
Read More »Western Valley’s Brewery – Crumlin
Western Valley’s Brewery Company – Crumlin. This is a letter from and signed by Mr D. F. Pritchard owner of the Western Valley’s Brewery Company. Size 6 1/2″ x 8″ inches.
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