Abertillery History

The Rolling Mill Inn. The area of land upon which the Rolling Mill was constructed was originally owned by Mr Edmund James, prominent landowner colliery and quarry proprietor, Mr James had owned much of the land around the Church Street area. On Thursday 1st of October 1868, Mr Joseph Harris obtained the lease of the land (as seen coloured green …

The Kings Head Inn. The Kings Head Inn (as seen center in the main featured image) appeared, as an inn in the late 1860’s early 1870’s. There were a couple of buildings occupying that area on the 1840 maps though no sign of any public house or inn on the map, or on any early censuses though all that area was …

Mr F. Kiff – Aerated Mineral Water Bottle – Nantyglo. A stoneware aerated mineral water bottle. Made from stoneware. Size 6 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ inches. Dated to 1890’s? Mr Frederick Kiff – Aerated Mineral Water Manufacturer of Nantyglo. Mr Frederick Kiff was born in 1861 at Eglwysilan, Pontypridd. He was the son of Mr Thomas Kiff, a Farmer at Eglwysilan, …

Mr F. Kiff – Aerated Mineral Water Bottle – Nantyglo. A green glass aerated mineral water bottle. Made from glass. Size 9″ x 2 1/2″ inches. This type of bottle is known as a bullet top stopper. Dated to 1890. Mr Frederick Kiff – Aerated Mineral Water Manufacturer of Nantyglo. Mr Frederick Kiff was born in 1861 at Eglwysilan, Pontypridd. He …

Abertillery Gas Works. Abertillery Gas and Water Company. In November 1866 the Abertillery Gas and Water Company was set up. The company was incorporated with the power to supply gas and water within the Parish of Aberystruth, Monmouthshire, to manufacture, sell and dispose of coke with residual products such as bricks, pipes and tiles. To deal in coal, lime, slates …

The Rugby Football Grandstand – Abertillery. On Monday 12th of November 1906, the South Wales Gazette reported – At an Abertillery District Council meeting held at the council offices at King Street, Abertillery, it was proposed to have a grandstand erected at the park. The work on its construction was to be paid for by the Abertillery Rugby Football Club. …

Abertillery Council Authorities. The Old Aberystruth Rural Sanitary Authority. Abertillery was originally under the jurisdiction of the old Aberystruth Rural Sanitary Authority based at Blaina. The chairmen of the authority in the 1870’s were Mr Spencer and Mr James Phillips. Other members of the board were as follows – Mr Edmund Morgan; Mr Thomas Phillips; Mr J. R. Harding; Mr …

Cwmtillery Reservoir. Prior to the piped water network at Abertillery, residents had to rely on streams, waterspouts and wells to obtain a fresh supply of water. As the town expanded and the population grew the need for water greatly increased. The use of water in many collieries in the area put extra pressure on the supplies. At this time the …

The Old Tyleryan’s Association. The Old Tyleryan’s Association Society was formed in February 1901. It began as an association to keep a bond of union amongst the old pupils of the Intermediate School, County School, Abertillery. Mr W. D. Lewis Evans the headmaster was its (President), Miss Tongue of Blaina as (Treasurer) and Mr A. W. Box of Oak Street, …

Mr W. D. Lewis Evans. Mr W. D. Lewis Evans was born in 1871 at Cardiganshire, the son of John and Martha Evans. He was educated at Conwil Cayo Elementary School, Llansawel Grammar School and Ardwyn Secondary School at Aberystwyth. Mr Lewis Evans then proceeded to University College of Aberystwyth. He had a distinguished university career, obtaining his B.A. (London), …