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Welsh Collection (#2)

Background imageWelsh Collection: Last journey of the Mumbles train, Swansea, Wales. A maintenance engineer

Last journey of the Mumbles train, Swansea, Wales. A maintenance engineer was determined to have the last ride on the train as it made its way into the depot

Background imageWelsh Collection: Swanseas first multi-storey car park in Orchard Street, Swansea

Swanseas first multi-storey car park in Orchard Street, Swansea. The car park will hold over 300 cars (note to editor - the cutting caption is damaged and it could say either 318 or even 518 cars)

Background imageWelsh Collection: Swansea Airport. The first passenger from Swansea to London on the inaugural flight

Swansea Airport. The first passenger from Swansea to London on the inaugural flight from Swansea airport yesterday. Councillor W.T. Mainwaring Hughes

Background imageWelsh Collection: Picture shows the Quay Parade of Swansea and on the left the Weaver and Company building

Picture shows the Quay Parade of Swansea and on the left the Weaver and Company building. (now in 2021 this has become a Sainsbury Supermarket) Standing at six storeys high, 80ft by 40ft by 112ft

Background imageWelsh Collection: Loyal Dragon Computers supporter, Darren Waters, at his computer

Loyal Dragon Computers supporter, Darren Waters, at his computer. Dragon, the computer which began its life in Wales was taken over by Spanish company Eurohard in the autumn of 1984. Circa 1986

Background imageWelsh Collection: Marketing assistant Wendy Barker with the computer that has filled Dragon

Marketing assistant Wendy Barker with the computer that has filled Dragons order book for four months. January 1983

Background imageWelsh Collection: Scotland 1-2 England, Home International Championship match at Hampden Park

Scotland 1-2 England, Home International Championship match at Hampden Park, Mount Florida, Glasgow, Saturday 2nd April 1927

Background imageWelsh Collection: Picture shows Rhys Ifans. Rhys Ifans is a Welsh actor and musician

Picture shows Rhys Ifans. Rhys Ifans is a Welsh actor and musician. He is known for his portrayal of characters such as Spike in Notting Hill, Jed Parry in Enduring Love

Background imageWelsh Collection: The tip at the old Prince of Wales colliery at Abercarn is being leveled to make an

The tip at the old Prince of Wales colliery at Abercarn is being leveled to make an industrial estate. August 1968

Background imageWelsh Collection: Princess Diana visits Wales, Wednesday 30th June 1993. Our Picture Shows

Princess Diana visits Wales, Wednesday 30th June 1993. Our Picture Shows... Princess Diana meeting members of the public, Ty Coch Road, Cardiff

Background imageWelsh Collection: Trehafod, village and community in the Rhondda Valley between Porth

Trehafod, village and community in the Rhondda Valley between Porth and Pontypridd in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, 23rd July 1969. Our Picture Shows

Background imageWelsh Collection: Mill Lane, Cardiff, Wales, Circa 1960

Mill Lane, Cardiff, Wales, Circa 1960

Background imageWelsh Collection: Remains of Walnut Tree Viaduct, a railway viaduct located above the southern edge of

Remains of Walnut Tree Viaduct, a railway viaduct located above the southern edge of the village of Taffs Well, Cardiff, South Wales, Wednesday 17th February 1971. Our Picture Shows

Background imageWelsh Collection: Walnut Tree Viaduct, a railway viaduct located above the southern edge of the village of

Walnut Tree Viaduct, a railway viaduct located above the southern edge of the village of Taffs Well, Cardiff, South Wales, Wednesday 16th March 1955

Background imageWelsh Collection: Blaenau Ffestiniog is a historic mining town in the historic county of Merionethshire

Blaenau Ffestiniog is a historic mining town in the historic county of Merionethshire, Wales, 13th May 1968

Background imageWelsh Collection: The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Pontyclun, South Wales, was officially opened by The Queen

The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Pontyclun, South Wales, was officially opened by The Queen, in readiness for the introduction of the decimal coinage on Tuesday 17th December 1968. Our picture shows

Background imageWelsh Collection: Gwyn Jones (number 7 ) is stretchered off the ground during the Cardiff verses Swansea

Gwyn Jones (number 7 ) is stretchered off the ground during the Cardiff verses Swansea Rugby Match. Gwyn sustained a compression of the spinal cord when he was trapped at the base of a ruck after 13

Background imageWelsh Collection: Snowden & Co, Wholesale Fish Merchants, Custom House Street, Cardiff, Wales

Snowden & Co, Wholesale Fish Merchants, Custom House Street, Cardiff, Wales, 7th July 1958

Background imageWelsh Collection: Newport market, a traditional Victorian indoor market, built in 1854 in Newport

Newport market, a traditional Victorian indoor market, built in 1854 in Newport, South Wales. Pictured 16th July 1973

Background imageWelsh Collection: The Abse family, left to right, daughter Bathsheba, mother Marjorie, father Leo and son

The Abse family, left to right, daughter Bathsheba, mother Marjorie, father Leo and son, Toby. November 1984

Background imageWelsh Collection: Leo Abse, MP for Pontypool, having breakfast with his wife Marjorie

Leo Abse, MP for Pontypool, having breakfast with his wife Marjorie and children - Tobias age 11, Bathsheba age 13 - in the garden of his home in London. With them is their pug dog Trotsky

Background imageWelsh Collection: Leo Abse MP, his wife Marjorie, son Tobias and daughter Bathsheba arrive in an open horse

Leo Abse MP, his wife Marjorie, son Tobias and daughter Bathsheba arrive in an open horse drawn carriage to open the antiques fair at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, Wales. 13th April 1970

Background imageWelsh Collection: Leo Abse, MP for the Pontypool division of Monmouthshire

Leo Abse, MP for the Pontypool division of Monmouthshire, pictured at this desk in his study in his St Johns Wood home in London. 18th October 1976

Background imageWelsh Collection: Pontypool MP Leo Abse and his wife arriving at the Angel Hotel

Pontypool MP Leo Abse and his wife arriving at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff where he is opening the Cardiff Antiques Fair at the hotel

Background imageWelsh Collection: Leo Abse MP with children Tobias and Bathsheba holding pug dog. 22nd May 1973

Leo Abse MP with children Tobias and Bathsheba holding pug dog. 22nd May 1973

Background imageWelsh Collection: Kilcattan Street in Adamsdown, an inner city area and community in the south of Cardiff

Kilcattan Street in Adamsdown, an inner city area and community in the south of Cardiff, Wales. 23rd January 1961. Our Picture Shows

Background imageWelsh Collection: Adamsdown Square, Adamsdown, an inner city area and community in the south of Cardiff

Adamsdown Square, Adamsdown, an inner city area and community in the south of Cardiff, Wales. Circa 1965. Our Picture Shows... Adamsdown Square where five roads meet

Background imageWelsh Collection: Port Talbot steel works. West Glamorgan, Wales. 30th April 1965

Port Talbot steel works. West Glamorgan, Wales. 30th April 1965

Background imageWelsh Collection: Wales XV 62-14 Japan, Rugby Union International match at Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff

Wales XV 62-14 Japan, Rugby Union International match at Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales, Saturday 6th October 1973. 1973 Japan rugby union tour of Wales, England and France. Our Picture Shows

Background imageWelsh Collection: Shakin Stevens, real name Michael Barratt (born 4 March 1948 in Ely, Cardiff

Shakin Stevens, real name Michael Barratt (born 4 March 1948 in Ely, Cardiff, in Wales) pictured at home with his many fan letters Shakin Stevens is a platinum-selling Welsh rock and roll singer

Background imageWelsh Collection: Sheep walking along a shopping street in Treorchy, a village in the county borough of

Sheep walking along a shopping street in Treorchy, a village in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Mid Glamorgan, Wales. 15th April 1955

Background imageWelsh Collection: Hotel Landlady Mrs Maureen Roach puts up another line of washing outside the Bull

Hotel Landlady Mrs Maureen Roach puts up another line of washing outside the Bulls Head Hotel, Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 25th July 1977

Background imageWelsh Collection: Watton Mount Building, County Council offices in Brecon

Watton Mount Building, County Council offices in Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 24th February 1954

Background imageWelsh Collection: HA! HA! Bar & Canteen, Cardiff, Wales, Circa 1999

HA! HA! Bar & Canteen, Cardiff, Wales, Circa 1999

Background imageWelsh Collection: The Casablanca Club, Cardiff, Wales, 31st May 1996. The old club is to be demolished

The Casablanca Club, Cardiff, Wales, 31st May 1996. The old club is to be demolished

Background imageWelsh Collection: The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, West Wales, Circa 1920

The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, West Wales, Circa 1920

Background imageWelsh Collection: Welsh rock band Stereophonics performing at Cardiff Castle. 12th June 1998

Welsh rock band Stereophonics performing at Cardiff Castle. 12th June 1998

Background imageWelsh Collection: Modernistic design of the buildings now taking shape at the Abbey Strip Mills, Margam

Modernistic design of the buildings now taking shape at the Abbey Strip Mills, Margam. Pictured, the ingot strip bay, a part of a building which will eventually stretch for three quarters of a mile

Background imageWelsh Collection: Lloyd George laughing heartily over a joke with the Chaired Bard (next him on right), Mr

Lloyd George laughing heartily over a joke with the Chaired Bard (next him on right), Mr. Cledlyn Davies, the principal prizewinner at the Welsh Eisteddfod. On the extreime right is Mrs. Davies

Background imageWelsh Collection: The new strip mills at Margam, Port Talbot, opened by Chancellor of the Exchequer Hugh

The new strip mills at Margam, Port Talbot, opened by Chancellor of the Exchequer Hugh Gaitskell. Pictured, Mr Gaitskell followed by directors

Background imageWelsh Collection: The mould preparation bay at the Steel Company of Waless new Abbey Works at Margam

The mould preparation bay at the Steel Company of Waless new Abbey Works at Margam. 23rd October 1948

Background imageWelsh Collection: Port Talbot Steelworks, December 1968

Port Talbot Steelworks, December 1968

Background imageWelsh Collection: Port Talbot Steelworks, August 1969

Port Talbot Steelworks, August 1969

Background imageWelsh Collection: David Lloyd George visiting the grave of the late William Llewelyn Williams

David Lloyd George visiting the grave of the late William Llewelyn Williams, Recorder of Cardiff. Circa 1922

Background imageWelsh Collection: David Lloyd George and Lieutenant Colonel David Watts Morgan, CBE, DSO, MP

David Lloyd George and Lieutenant Colonel David Watts Morgan, CBE, DSO, MP, greet one another at Port Talbot. Circa 1930

Background imageWelsh Collection: Steve Strange at Camden Palace club, London. 23rd June 1982

Steve Strange at Camden Palace club, London. 23rd June 1982

Background imageWelsh Collection: Women dressed in traditional clothing at the Eisteddfod at Mold, Flintshire

Women dressed in traditional clothing at the Eisteddfod at Mold, Flintshire. 7th August 1923

Background imageWelsh Collection: Newport v Newbridge, cup match. Newbridge front row, left to right, Neil Hitchman

Newport v Newbridge, cup match. Newbridge front row, left to right, Neil Hitchman, Ken Waters, john Rowlands. 28th January 1989



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