Abertillery History

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).

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 …

A Great Western Railway Coal Requisition Folder – Newbridge Station and Crumlin Low Level. This tri-fold coal requisition folder kept record of the quantities of coal delivered to the Newbridge Station and the Crumlin Low Level Station between the dates of April 1942 and March 1968. For example, on 27th of March 1947 there was no coal to hand at …

The Coronation of King George V. On Thursday 22nd of June 1911, King George V and his Consort Queen Mary were crowned at Westminster Abbey. The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Davidson and the Archbishop of York Dr Lang assisted by bishops and clergy, officiated at the service. On a local level, preparations had been made for celebrating the event. Abertillery. …

The Christian Endeavour Union of Wales – Badge. This pin-back badge was available to members and officers of the Christian Endeavour Union of Wales during April 1933 to commemorate the Welsh National Convention held at Abertillery and the Blaenau Gwent Baptist Church.  Made by the Birmingham Medal Co. Size 1″ inch in diameter.   The Christian Endeavour Society. The first Christian …