Mr Joshua James. Mr Joshua James, 17 Victoria Street, Blaenau Gwent (as seen in the featured image above and left) was a milk vendor, fruiterer and grocer and billiard hall keeper. The James Family. Mr Joshua James, born in 1870 at Brynmawr was the son of Mr John L. James of Blaenavon a coalminer born in 1829 and Mrs Sarah …
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The Royal Exchange Inn – Blaenau Gwent. The Royal Exchange Inn (as seen in the main featured image) was situated on Victoria Street, on the corner of what is now known as Upper Royal Lane, opposite Blaenau Gwent Baptist Chapel. Photograph copyright unknown. Mr and Mrs William and Rebecca Lloyd. The first mention of the inn was in a report …
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Gaen Street, Blaenau Gwent. The featured image, dated November 1908, shows Gaen Street from the brow of the hill looking east. This area, comprising Gaen Street, Norman Street, Walter Street, George Street and Lewis Street were constructed in the early 1890’s by the Gaen Brothers who were contracted by the Barry Dock Company for the Abertillery Land Investment Company. Cardiff …
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The Rising Sun Inn, Cwmtillery. The Rising Sun Inn, Cwmtillery (as seen in the small row of cottages behind the school in the main featured image above) was built on land owned by the Marquis of Abergavenny and has been mentioned in a South Wales Gazette report from October 1913 that it was granted its license in 1869. The inn …
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The Sports Club – Abertillery. The Sports Club, Abertillery (as seen in the main featured image above) was located at No’s 5 and 6 Carmel Street, Abertillery. The Proposal. A new sports club for the town was first proposed in about 1954. Mr W. A. Rogers. Mr W. A. Rogers was the acting secretary to the founder members of the …
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Mr A. L. Powell – Milk Bottle. A glass pint milk bottle from the company of Mr A. L. Powell, 111 Alma Street, Abertillery. Made from glass. Dated 1950’s. Size – 8 1/2″ x 3″ inches. Acid etched into the bottle in capital letters are the words – A. L. Powell, Dairyman, 111 Alma Street, Abertillery (as seen in the …
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Pontlottyn Store Hat Brush – Abertillery. A vintage hat brush from the Morgan & Francis Shop, the Pontlottyn Store at Abertillery. Its curved design was for it to be used by the milliners and hat sales staff for brushing the ladies and gents hats that were sold in the store. Circa – early 20th century. Made from two types of …
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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 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 (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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