Abertillery History

Mr Joseph Simons – Bristol House, Abertillery. A customer payment book for Mr Joshua Ellis, Roselyn Cottage, Duke Street, Abertillery. Dated 1940’s. Mr Joseph Simons. Mr Simons was a furniture dealer, founder of the Jewish Synagogue at Abertillery. Mr Simons was born in Vienna, Austria, he came to Brynmawr at fifteen years of age. He later moved to Abertillery and …

Messrs S. Padfield, Milliners and Drapers, Spoting Goods and Sports Shoes. A receipt for goods purchased. Messrs S. Padfield, No.12 Gelli Crug Road, Abertillery. Dated 30th April 1937.

A Landlords Rent Book. This is a rent book, used for the tenants of Arrail Street, Six Bells.  Dated 1930’s

Mr Reginald James Blewitt. A Parliamentary Free Front signed by Mr R. J. Blewitt. Mr Blewitt was M.P. for the Monmouthshire Boroughs, proprietor of the Monmouthshire Merlin Newspaper and the owner of the Old Llanhilleth Colliery. The Free Front was dated 20th March 1839. Mr Reginald James Blewitt. Mr Reginald James Blewitt Born 1799 second son of Major Edward Blewitt …

Mr Reginald James Blewitt. A section of a letter signed by Mr R. J. Blewitt. Mr Blewitt was M.P. for the Monmouthshire Boroughs, proprietor of the Monmouthshire Merlin Newspaper and the owner of the Old Llanhilleth Colliery, Monmouthshire. The letter is dated 1839. Mr Reginald James Blewitt. Mr Reginald James Blewitt Born 1799 second son of Major Edward Blewitt of …

The Pontlottyn Stores Ltd, Somerset Street Abertillery. A receipt for goods purchased at the Pontlottyn Stores, Abertillery.  Dated ?

The Pontlottyn Stores Ltd, Somerset Street Abertillery. A receipt for goods purchased at the Pontlottyn Stores, Abertillery.  Dated 6th July 1942.

The Denture Institute – Oak Street Abertillery. An appointment card for the Denture Institute, No.33 Oak Street and No.1 & No.3 York Street, Abertillery. The card belonged to a Mr Ridout of No.4 Victoria Road, Six Bells, Abertillery.  This is a large double sided card with the previous appointments, dates etc printed on the reverse. Dated 13th September 1910. The …

Morgan Brothers Boot Manufacturers – Brynmawr. A receipt for goods purchased from Messrs Morgan Bros of Brynmawr. Dated April 28th 1919.

Messrs W. D. Mills & Son, Builders and Contractors. A receipt for building materials purchased from Messrs W. D. Milles & Son of Park Place, Abertillery. Dated 1st April 1940.