At Crymlyn Burrows, an unlooped Bronze Age axe (c.1400 BC) was discovered.[8]. Search with an image file or link to find similar images, Search for stock images, vectors and videos. The Welsh name may indicate that the church, llan, is protected from the wind, awel. Plaque on Ty Mawr, birthplace of Joseph Tregelles Price. Many old established businesses, engaged solely in shipbreaking and the disposal of the material, have extensive yards provided with the most up-to-date equipment. Taylor, Peter Bendle, Albert Saunders, Isaac Reason, Hopkin Joseph, Ward [15], The wharves at Briton Ferry are run by Neath Port Authority, the most important of which are Giant's Wharf, which handles steel, scrap, coke, coal and machine parts, and Ironworks Wharf, which handles minerals such as sand and cement. [undated], Cwrt Herbert Colliery, Neath Abbey. Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane It is near the Cwrt Sart junction, where the Swansea District Line meets the South Wales Main Line. G.Hayward, W.David, F.Hayward, L.Roberts, 296,669,475 stock photos, 360 panoramic images, vectors and videos, Share Alamy images with your team and customers. by Thomas Horner. The Normans referred to the River crossing as La Brittonne[5] and 1926, Viaduct of the Port Talbot Railway at Pontrhydyfen under construction [undated], Neath "Galv" Mill. An album is a way to save a selection of Frith photos, maps and memories that are of interest to you. Click or tap a photo or map to view a larger version. See the 62 reviews. There are remains of ancient Iron Age hill forts on the hills in Briton Ferry at Warren Hill; above the town, they are found at Buarth-y-Gaer, Gaer Fawr, and Mynydd-y-Gaer alongside the boundary with Baglan. 4.0. Palace Kinema, Hunter Street, Briton Ferry. W. Ward in 1983. 1929 or 1939, Neath Girls' Grammar School - Old Girl's Association. Officials and Executive Committee of the Independent Labour Party, Briton Since The 7th Earl of Jersey. The photo may be available to buy, but needs to be checked and optimised before you can place an order. One of the oldest shops in town [undated], [Poster for] A.E.Evans & Co. Cab Proprietors & Livery Stable keepers, Will Davies, Phil Read and share Creating an Album enables you to make short lists and then make a final selection from the album. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1904 RAILWAY CLEARING HOUSE Junction Diagram No.141 PORT TALBOT/BRITON FERRY ETC at the best online prices at eBay! The advent of North Sea oil proved injurious since its location meant it was on the "wrong" side of Britain to receive oil supplies from the North Sea. incl. Wards Scrapyard, Briton Ferry | Flickr Lt. Talbot, Chief Constable In 1875, the French-born engineer Louis Gustave Mouchel established himself in Briton Ferry and quickly became involved in several successful enterprises. RSM David Watkins. [undated], Neath Gas Tram from opposite the Terminus Hotel about 1915. incl. local history books, Please send us an enquiry if you are interested in buying this image Note the projection box - vertually a veranda The Metal Box Company's closure was announced in 2015, and its premises were bought by Neath-Port Talbot Council in 2017. Copyright Frith Content Inc 1998-2023. The Lodge Cinema Briton Ferry. You will then see a range of products available for this image alongside the larger print, where you have several options: Prints: It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs Why are these different? The town was part of the Briton Ferry Estate,[9] whose lands belonged to Margam Abbey before they passed on, in turn, to the Mansel, Villiers, and Vernon families (Earls of Jersey). Photo of Briton Ferry, the Incline c1950, from The Francis Frith Collection. of Bingo taking place on St Valentine's Day 2010. St. Mary`s church is less than 100m to the right. [1930s? As part of a regeneration programme instigated by Briton Ferry Brunel Dock Trust in 2005 to preserve, restore and maintain the heritage of Brunel's historic site and its structures for public benefit,[citation needed] a tower, which formed part of the complex, was refurbished. 1. The 1860s saw the start of tinplate manufacturing from puddled iron until steel-making started in the town at the end of the 19th century. Baglan Energy Park's on-site power generation provides competitively priced electricity to businesses within the area using a combined-cycle gas turbine power plant. Photo of Briton Ferry, Giants Grave 1961. You will then see a large blue button which will enable you to choose any of our print options available for this image - framed, mounted or just a print on its own. Since Frank John, Henry Davies, John John, George Brown, Thomas Hughes, Fred Sept 1940, [Damage caused by] Bombing of Old Rd. [citation needed] An alternative Welsh name unused today is Rhyd y Brython,[4] a direct translation of Briton Ferry. Learn more. [26] His constituency office was at Chequers in Briton Ferry. [7] A Neolithic stone is in place within the grounds of Cwrt Sart school. Not sure what to do or how to buy a photo or map? H.Habberly Price, A forced landing by an aeroplane causes excitement in Glynneath. The typical service pattern has been one train approximately every two hours in each direction, but Transport for Wales, which took over the Wales and Borders franchise in October 2018, intends to operate further services.[29]. Last updated Tue, 07/02/2023 - 19:38 - maintained by Team Wales Find the perfect ferry road cardiff stock photo, image, vector, illustration or 360 image. Football visits. W. Ward serviced these industries. Briton Ferry Volunteer Band. The town is served by twelve local services and three express services which pickup from various stops within the town. 296,669,475 stock photos, 360 panoramic images, vectors and videos, Share Alamy images with your team and customers. [undated], Arrival of gas tram bodywork for rebuilding [undated], The last train of the Vale of Neath Railway coming into Neath. [8] As a participant in the Swansea Bay City Deal, Neath-Port Talbot Council aims for a share in the project to future-proof at least 10,300 properties over five years by making low carbon, energy-efficient homes, with 7,000 retro-fitted to existing houses and 3,300 newly built.[18][17]. Ball, Dill thomas, Thomas Davies, Harry Field, D.L. Welcome to Tree Tops, a small homely family-run guest house conveniently situated on the A474 at Briton Ferry 1.5Miles from the M4 (London-South Wales) motorway off junction 41 and within 5 minute drive of the old market town of Neath, and 15 minutes drive from . The economic transformation of the area in the second half of the last century resulted in few original industries surviving in the town, though new industries have been created in Neath-Port Talbot's adjacent communities of Baglan, Jersey Marine and Melyncryddan. Neath Hospital is centre picture. S.McNeil, W.E.Price, W.Davies, C.Thomas, F.Rees, E.P.Lewis. A plaque alongside the stone is inscribed, "When removed, it will speak but once to reveal its secret, and then remain silent forever." Railway. 1871. Cleanliness 4.3. Reference Prints: High-rise housing was attempted in the 1950s due to a shortage of building land, but it was not a success. [22] BP Chemicals opened its plant at nearby Baglan Bay in 1963, quickly expanding into one of the biggest petrochemical sites in Europe; by 1974 it was employing 2500 staff. Neath. Mayor Tom Cole. since 1860. No advertising everything else will be removed. Historic Maps of Briton Ferry and the local area. Bingo took over before it was replaced by flats - BP's oil refinery at Llandarcy closed four years later. The growth of the town's metals industries at that time was accompanied by the growth of independent working-class representation and strong socialist, internationalist, and pacifist traditions. This was followed by the closure of the ship-breaker and steel supplier Thos. 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Evan Roberts, leading personality in the revival movement. The western viaduct crosses the River Neath, and the eastern viaduct crosses the former dock area of Briton Ferry and the South Wales main railway line.[30]. [14] The outer basin has potential use by fishing boats and yachts. Search with an image file or link to find similar images, Search for stock images, vectors and videos. quoting the Frith negative number,(s) the town name and size of print you would like to buy. 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Drawing by Rowlandson of Neath Bridge. Wern Works - nestled between the Old Briton Ferry bridge, the canal and the River Neath - was built in the late 1940s after the second World War, according to Briton Ferry West councillor Hugh James, following a death-blow to several older tinplate works. A well known grocers established in the 1930s [undated], The Old Post Office. By using this site, you agree to the use of cookies by Flickr and our partners as described in our cookie policy. Show more 40 photos . However, if you would particularly like to buy one of these Rather a sad view before it was replaced by A milestone dedicated to Victorinus, a former Roman Governor in Gaul and Britain, was found at nearby Baglan. He became the leader of the opposition in 1922 and became Prime Minister in 1924. be available to buy, but need to be checked, optimised and updated on the website before you can place an order. The Industry has been revolutionised by the introduction of the oxy-acetylene burner, which cuts through steel plating as if it were butter. See more. Neath Intermediate School Girls Cricket Team. [undated], Horse Tram near the Grandison, Briton Ferry. please contact us Create a Photo Gift with this photo, add a memory, send an ePostcard and view more information. 15 million has been invested in a solar energy farm on the park. All rights reserved. Very good. Thomas, G.D.Trick, Mrs. George Davies, Mrs. W.T. Baglan and Briton Ferry Photos - Facebook 1904 RAILWAY CLEARING HOUSE Junction Diagram No.141 PORT TALBOT/BRITON c1900 incl. Simply click on the relevant illustration for further details. incl. Commercial users early 1920s incl. [undated], R.H.Taylor, Baker, Glynneath. Alternatively, Sawel may be a derivative of Saul, St Paul's earlier name. Entrance to Gnoll Grounds, Mediaeval [grinding] mortar discovered in Church Place, 1979. 2. As early as the 1660s, primitive forges existed at Briton Ferry, later using local coal from small pits such as Price's Drift, but Briton Ferry's marine location stimulated its industrial development. This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to help show content that is more relevant to your interests. Miss Eldridge, Miss Evelyn James, Dr. Reason, Miss Roberts, George Davies, Gethin, Joseph Branch, E.C.Hutchingsons, James Lord, Dan Williams. Browse our selection of vintage, retro and nostalgic black and white photographs of Briton Ferry. The UKs leading archive and publisher of local photographs BUY TWO IMAGES, GET THE LOWEST PRICE IMAGE HALF PRICE WITH CODE: 50%OFFNEXTIMAGE. 1897, Looking from the Square to New St. [Neath], Festival of Britain celebrations, Ritson St., Briton Ferry, 1951, Gnoll House with Greenway House [drawing], The new reservoir of Moss House, Opening ceremony 1897, [Memorial plaque to] Alfred Russell Wallace, Jersey Marine seaside resort in 1860, showing the camera obscura tower, The Melincourt Waterfall from an old etching, [Painting of] Sgwd Gwladys by Samuel Jackson, Brynglas (Gilbertson House), Tynyrheol, Bryncoch, 1957, A Welsh longhouse - Coed-y-Glyn Farmhouse, Crynant, Rheola House. Send a personal message with a photo to anyone, anywhere. Mrs A. Forsdike, Mrs. Gwladys Jones, Mrs. Myfanwy Jones, E.L.Hare, Cook Neath Intermediate School Invincible RFA 1932-3. Cricket match featuring W.G.Grace between United S. of England's 11 players Available for both RF and RM licensing. However, if you would particularly like to buy one of these Register to find out more and create your first album! Some may have also been hand coloured in the traditional style, bringing an old scene back to life with even more realism. Briton Ferry is on the mouth of the River Neath, where it enters Swansea Bay, and is the first river crossing along the Roman road that follows the coastline along that part of South Wales. Phillips, John Howells, Charlie Gibbs, Jack Phillips, Richard Owen, Ned Why are these different? Website hand-made by Frith, since 1998. E.J.Rollings, W.B.Williams, D.Davies, D.G.Davies, J.Cook Rees, Mrs. Evans, [31] The park is designated Grade II on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.[32]. Briton Ferry Glamorgan - Vision of Britain Many speakers visited the town at that time, including Bertrand Russell, Norman Angell, Keir Hardie, Ernest Bevin, Thomas Mann, E. D. Morel, Charlotte Despard, Emmeline[which? This ancient woodland is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths offering congenial walks with dramatic views of the town and Swansea Bay. Mary Jenkins J.P. Mission Hall Bible Class at Ty Gwyn. . Mr. Lewis. 0 West View of Briton Ferry House. Sign up now. This can be seen at Giants Grave, Warren Hill, and near the dock. J.H.P.Waring, A.E.I.Curtis, E.J.Hopes, J.B.Williams, H.W.Rice Evans, W.K.Owen, William Squires. Showing new delivery van. Salter, Renfield Phillips, Ivor Morris, Vivian German, _ Capp, Glyn Morgan, Details of prices, sizes and other specifications will also be shown on the next page. Briton Ferry had its Urban District Council from 1895 to 1922, when it formed part of Aberavon Parliamentary Constituency. this site is for everyone to share some photo's and knowledge of briton ferry and neath old and new, and see how many people on facebook from this. H.L.Roberts, H. Alex Clarke, Capt. The park has the potential to create and accommodate 7,000 jobs over the next 25 years. 1860. 1915, N.O.R. Register to find out more and create your first album! Leland in 1540 as Britanne Fery.[5]. 1st cricket team 1928. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Briton Ferry - Neath Road - Old Postcard 1303 at the best online prices at eBay! The M4 and the A483 bypass the town to relieve the traffic on the A474, a former Roman road, which runs through the town parallel to the main railway line and connects Neath with Port Talbot. Skewen can be seen in the distance. Copyright 01/05/2023 Alamy Ltd. All rights reserved. for our site. 11 photo books on Briton Ferry and the surrounding area. 1902 incl. Alamy and its logo are trademarks of Alamy Ltd. and are registered in certain countries. Old NEath in Pictures Vol. 2 - Claranet The industrial development attracted other railways, including the Neath and Brecon Railway, the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway, and the South Wales Mineral Railway[10] with its cable-powered incline. a block of flats see photo below. of Briton Ferry. Download this free history of the Collection. The photos below have not been shown on our website before as they have not been optimised and some may not meet the quality standards we require for use in our normal product range. Later the venue became popular for amateur operatic shows. See the The village stands at the mouth of the Neath river, the end of the Neath canal, and the terminus of a short branch of the South Wales railway, 2 miles SSE of Neath; and has a head post office.. [undated]. Lambert, Thomas J. [undated], Skewen Main Colliery No. Planting in the park is diverse and interesting, with an emphasis on evergreen trees and shrubs. Hier gibt es ein interessantes, altes Foto - etwa aus den 1960er 285261568466 the Orchard Welsh Premier Women's League match between Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies and Aberystwyth Town Ladies at the Old Road Welfare Ground in Briton Ferry, Wales, UK on 25, April 2021. Credit: Duncan Thomas/Majestic . Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality. for our site. Wards Scrapyard, Briton Ferry, River Neath, South Wales. RM2F329CT - General View of Old Road Briton Ferry Llansawel v Cardiff Met at Old Road in the Welsh Premier Women's League on the 14th March 2021. Credit: Lewis Mi Neath Antiquarian Society 1952-3 incl. You may copy this code to your website or blog to display this photo. Mort, Bert Tudor, William Davies, Mrs. H.Howells, Sid Southcott, George [12], The ship-breaking of WW2 ships, such as HMS Bermuda, took place at Giant's Grave upstream of the floating dock, and north of the M4 and A48 crossings. [undated]. Re: Drop-in MMR clinics are being held at four hospitals in Swansea,UK and Neath Port Talbot, as the death of man linked to the measles outbreak is investigated. [17], Most housing in the 19th century was built by local private builders, sometimes for local industry or the railways. Free shipping for many products! Events. c1819, Briton Ferry firemen in former days [undated], A schooner and ketch at Neath Quay [undated], Early car belonging to Mr. Wesley Evans. please get in touch c1905, Godre Rhos Chapel near Crynant. 1920, Gnoll Senior Boys' School, Form IIa. There it remained until Louisa Barbara Mansell married George Venables Vernon in 1757. Early 1920s. wharf, The old river bridge at Resolven. Sgt Richie Jones and son Edward in Boer War uniforms, Wife of Edward Herbert Evans of Eaglesbush, "His First Offence" Painting by Dorothy Tennant, H.M.Stanley's gravestone, Pirbright, Surrey, Mrs Beynon Morgan, licensee of the Talbot Arms. Its original layout of formal and informal areas remains complete and includes sports facilities. Despite over 20 years work on the archive, these scans have still not been individually checked and may prove to be damaged, faded, or not of sufficient quality to ever be offered in our full product range. those pioneering days we have evolved sophisticated and The first, Transport for Wales, runs regional trains to Swansea and West Wales and also to Cardiff and Manchester via the Welsh Marches line. For mainly political reasons, thirty-seven of the town's residents were imprisoned during World War I for opposing conscription. RM2FJE7YJ - Briton Ferry, Wales. Neath Times - Briton Ferry Steelworks was originally an | Facebook stay in Neath. Mineral water factory at Old Road, Briton Ferry, Glamorgan, for Messrs. Our Boys' Mineral Water Co.; Nov 1948 NAS JAS 2/1/2940 Garages and offices of Canal Road, Neath, Glamorgan, for Vehicle Hire and Supply Co. Ltd.; [1948] NAS JAS 2/1/2948 S.Evans (Teacher), Baglan and Briton Ferry Photos | Stupendous photos of Baglan RFC players and officials taken at the Evans Bevan Playing Fields at the end of the 1967/1968 season Neath, c1910, Melias. [undated], Aberdulais from the station. H.Reason, Wesley Evans, Johnny 1922, The Staff, County Secondary School for Boys, Neath [Neath Boys' Grammar Queen Victoria's jubilee, 0 West View of Briton Ferry House. Briton Ferry photos, maps, books, memories - Francis Frith [12] Following Brunel's death in 1859, Robert Brereton took over as engineer and also acted as engineer for improvements made in 1872 and 1873.[13]. Briton Ferry Athletic Football Club. In contrast, First Great Western trains from Swansea to London do not stop here. Photo of Briton Ferry, Giants Grave 1961, from The Francis Frith Collection. In 1951, as the industry began to dwindle, portions of the estate were sold to the Principality Property Co., Estateways Builders, John Oliver Watkins, the City & Provincial Housing Association, and Gwalia Land & Property Developments Ltd. C.G.Evans, T.O.Jones, T.H.Heale, G.C.James, D.L.Hughes, W.V.Skinner (Secretary), At certain low tides, it was possible to walk across the river via a ford close to the ferry route using stepping stones. Terms & Conditions of Use Mrs. David Bevan, Miss Mary Bevan. Jones, Mrs Ivor Hare, Tom Lloyd, William Jones, Meth Jones, Rosser Jenkins, The canal was completed in 1797, becoming the second in Glamorgan, running 14 miles (22.53km) from Abernant to Briton Ferry. Briton ferry hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy Briton Ferry Steelworks was originally an ironworks built by the entrepreneurs George and Joseph Davey, Charles Lean and Edward Willett. My grandfather was John Ambrose Thomas who shows up in the 1911 census. About this group. Frank Joshua lying in the Forward Mission Hall. 1790, The Neath Swing Bridge in the course of construction. Late 18th century, Wheeler's Lodge, Cimla Rd. 1920, Mill workers at the Galv. Mayor J.W.Morgan. I've visted here a few times now, and everytime I've been I have noticed . Gwilym Francis. These BUY TWO IMAGES, GET THE LOWEST PRICE IMAGE HALF PRICE WITH CODE: 50%OFFNEXTIMAGE. ], Alderman Davies Infants School, Class 2. The steel and tinplate industry's demise in the second half of the twentieth century was followed in the first two decades by closures of other local firms that had employed many from Briton Ferry. Aug 1940, Unexploded bomb in Beechwood avenue, 5th September 1940, Men of 1st Glamorgan Royal Garrison Artillery, incl. Learn more about how you can collaborate with us. All 300,000 photographs in The Frith Collection have been scanned, but as the photos were taken over a 110 year period on a wide range of glass & film negatives, using different photographic processes, every image has to be checked and optimised, before we make a print for a customer. Photographs with names attached are shown with *. Huw Pudner and Chris Hastings, two local songwriters, wrote "Giants Grave", a song about the ship-breaking industry in Briton Ferry which was featured in the film The History of Briton Ferry by Jason May. The film ran for several weeks with many people from other areas making their first visit to this lovely cinema. We will replace these with better copies IF any are sent to us. Ferry Boat Inn, Jersey Marine [Cadoxton-juxta-Neath parish], for - Jisc