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Mr John Lancaster MP, Coal and Ironmaster 1816-1884. Mr John Lancaster (as seen left) was born 19th of September 1816, at Prestwich, Lancashire England. Miss Euphemia Gibson. In November 1841, Mr John Lancaster married Miss Euphemia Gibson of Johnston, Glasgow, Scotland. Later, John and Euphemia and family lived at Ince, Lancashire, England. Their children are listed below – Mr John …

National Union of Mineworkers Stickers and Flyer. An original flyer informing people of the “Great Switch Off” planned for Saturday the 19th of December 1992, in support of the miners who marched 636 miles from Glasgow to London to protest against pit closures in the Scottish Coalfield. People were asked to switch off their lights nationwide at 8.00pm for 5 …

The Tillery Non-Political Club and Institute – Abertillery. The Tillery Non-Political Club and Institute was situated at No20 High Street, on the corner of Mitre Street, Abertillery (as seen on the main featured image above). The Founding of the Tillery Non-Political Club and Institute. The club began trading in February 1932. Devenish & Co Brewery of Weymouth. A report from …

The Electric Light Orchestra – Face The Music Tour 1975-76. The Odeon Theatre, Birmingham, UK. Monday 8th December 1975. With Guest – Colosseum II.

Electric Light Orchestra Tour 1974 – 1975. An original Univents flyer. Leeds University Union, UK Saturday 22nd February 1975. Other guest who were booked to appear at the University between January 1975 and March 1975 included – Ace, Tim Rose, Hawkwind, Ginger Baker Gurvitz Army, 10cc, Ralph McTell, Curved Air, Stackridge and Robin Trower. Size A5.

The Yew Tree Club – Alma Street, Abertillery. The Yew Tree Club, Alma Street, Abertillery (as seen center right on the featured map above) was established at Bryncraig House in 1934. The club was later struck off the register, reopened and was closed a few years later, turned into flats and was demolished in the early 1960’s. Its full history …

The Golden Lion Hotel – Abertillery. Mr William Samuel. The first mention of the Golden Lion Hotel, Castle Street, Abertillery (as seen in the main featured image above) was in a report published in the Monmouthshire Merlin newspaper on Friday 16th of September 1853. The report stated that on the previous Monday, the 12th of September 1853, Mr William Samuel …

A Miners Box Head Pick. Made from iron and wood. Size 32″ x 12″ inches. This pick has a removable blade held in by a metal wedge. These picks were used for undercutting the coal. This pick was used in and taken from Cwmtillery Colliery, Abertillery, Gwent in the late 1970’s. The tool bar hole is 23″ from its head. …

A Miners Sledge Hammer. Made from iron and wood. Size 26″x 8″ inches. This sledge hammer was used in and taken from Cwmtillery Colliery, Abertillery, Gwent in the late 1970’s. The tool bar hole is 23″ from its head. Used all throughout the early 20th century.

A Side……. All Over The World B Side……. Midnight Blue Label/No……. CBS SSC-5133 Pressed in ……. South Africa Notes…….