Photo names lady as 'Auntie Ann'. House identified as 34 Allt Y Grug Road, Ystalyfera.

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Ystalyfera Heritage Society RecordsD/D YHS

Scanned copies of photographs produced by the Ystalyfera Heritage SocietyDD YHS/1/hub

Ystalyfera Heritage Society photograph collectionDD YHS/2/hub

The Ystalyfera float competing at Lower Cwmtwrch Carnival and winning first prize.D/D YHS 2/1

Drama group. Cast at a local performance in St. David's Church Hall, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/2

Ystalyfera Grammar School, junior rugby team, 1964-65 season. The staff included in the photograph are (left to right) Mr John Hopkin Evans (Head of Welsh), Mr. Jeff Reid (Head of P.E.) and Mr. Elgar Morris (Science Teacher).D/D YHS 2/3

Ystalyfera Grammar School, under 15s, 1967-68 season. The pupil with the Welsh Cap is Roy Lewis of Brynaman. The staff included in the photograph are (left to right) Mr. John Hopkin Evans (Head of Welsh) and Mr. Elgar Morris (Science teacher).D/D YHS 2/4

Postcard showing pit ponies at work at Pentwyn Colliery, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/5

Ystalyfera cricket team.D/D YHS 2/6

Photograph of a presentation to Katie Charles and her husband at Craig-y-Nos Hospital.D/D YHS 2/7a-b

Ystalyfera Grammar School, junior 7-a-side team, shield winners, 1968. The staff included in the photograph are (left to right) Mr. John Hopkin Evans (Head of Welsh) and Mr. Elgar Morris (Science teacher).D/D YHS 2/8

Thought to be a group associated with the Tick Tock factory, or more specifically with the Lloyd family, Ystalyfera. In the photograph from left to right are: John Henry Davies, Brin Lloyd, Alec Lloyd, Elvira Owen, Mrs Chatham, Jenny Evans, Bob Owen, Mr Clee, Miss Clee (daughter), Eunice Clee, Mrs Lloyd.D/D YHS 2/9

Drama group. Cast at a local performance at St David's Church Hall, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/10

A very early rugby team from Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/11

A photograph of Ystalyfera County School.D/D YHS 2/12

Ynysdarren Brass Band, photograph taken on 14th October, 1893.D/D YHS 2/13a-b

A photograph of Ystalyfera County School, 1903-04.D/D YHS 2/14

A class photograph of Standard 1, Wern Boys School, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/15

Photograph presented by Ystalyfera Town Band to Mr. Evan L. Williams, for long and faithful service, January, 1945.D/D YHS 2/16

Ynysydarren Brass and Reed Band, 1893. The conductor at this time was Mr. Morgan Morgan of Cwmtawe. Band members are identified on the back of the photograph.D/D YHS 2/17

Photograph of an unknown brass band from the Ystalyfera area. Band members are identified on the back of the photograph.D/D YHS 2/18a-b

Large group of men and boys in a mining or construction setting.D/D YHS 2/19

A darts team from Ystalyfera, 1938, taken at the Royal British Legion in Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/20

Photograph of Ystalyfera Holy Trinity Church Choir.D/D YHS 2/21

Tir Bach Colliery, Ystalyfera. A photograph and list of names of those in the photograph, 7th March, 1912.D/D YHS 2/22

Postcard of Zoar Chapel and Vestry, Ystalyfera (partly demolished).D/D YHS 2/23

Dedication of war memorial, Commercial Street, Ystalyfera, 24th July, 1983.D/D YHS 2/24

Dedication of war memorial, Commercial Street, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/25

Dedication of war memorial, Commercial Street, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/26a-b

Dedication of war memorial, Commercial Street, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/27

Dedication of war memorial, Commercial Street, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/28

Dedication of war memorial, Commercial Street, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/29

Dedication of war memorial, Commercial Street, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/30

Dedication of war memorial, Commercial Street, Ystalyfera, 24th July, 1983.D/D YHS 2/31

Dedication of war memorial, Commercial Street, Ystalyfera, 24th July, 1983.D/D YHS 2/32

London House, Wern Road, Ystalyfera. The commercial premises on Swansea side of present Post Office.D/D YHS 2/33

Photograph of a crowd of men and boys in front of JT Owen, General Draper, Compton House, Commercial Street, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/34

The old doctor's house. The house stands just behind Tirbach Road, Ystalyfera above the present Library/Clinic.D/D YHS 2/35

Photograph of Tarreni Colliery, Ynysmeudwy. The photograph records the visit of Mr. William Stevenson to the colliery.D/D YHS 2/36

Photograph of Commercial Street, Ystalyfera. Included in the photograph is Compton House, the premises of J H Richards, Draper & Milliner.D/D YHS 2/37

Class photograph of a group of schoolboys and their Master, at a school in Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/38

Ystalyfera All Whites Rugby Team.D/D YHS 2/39

One of Ystalyfera's Brass Bands. The photograph was possibly taken during an away trip outside the Station Commercial Hotel. The exact location is unknown.D/D YHS 2/40a-b

Photograph of the Water Wheel at Bryn Henllys Colliery, Ystradowen, Cwmllynfell.D/D YHS 2/41

Photograph of Commercial Street, Ystalyfera, including Compton House.D/D YHS 2/42

Photograph of a Soup Kitchen at Independent Labour Party Hall, Old Wern Road,Ystalyfera, next to the Railway Hotel, now the Resource Centre.D/D YHS 2/43

Maes y Dderwen Comprehensive School, Ystradgynlais, Senior Rugby Team, c. 1970. The master in charge was Gareth Thomas.D/D YHS 2/44

Church Road, Godrer Graig. The (un) 'broken road'.D/D YHS 2/45a-b

Photograph of the Old Ynysgeinon Bridge.D/D YHS 2/46

Eisteddfod at Pant-teg Chapel, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/47

Eisteddfod at Pant-teg Chapel, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/48

Eisteddfod at Pant-teg Chapel, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/49

Maes-y-Dderwen School, Ystradgynlais. The gentleman on the left is unknown, the gentleman in the centre is Mr. Philpott and on the right Gereth Williams, local historian.D/D YHS 2/50

Ystalyfera Annual Gardening Show. Gereth Williams is seen making a presentation to Gary Lewis.D/D YHS 2/51

Ystalyfera Annual Gardening Show, c. 1980s. Gereth Williams is seen making a presentation for 'Best in Show' to Raymond Richards.D/D YHS 2/52

Large mounted photograph of Ystalyfera and District Choral Society (Conductor W. D. Clee). This was the formal photograph for the Wrexham Eisteddfod.D/D YHS 2/53

Large mounted photograph of a group of men entitled Glamorganshire Shield Holders, 1901-1902 (unknown competition).D/D YHS 2/54

Large mounted photograph of junior pupils of Ystalyfera County School.D/D YHS 2/55

Large mounted photograph of the Cwmtwrch Excels R.F.C., 1920-1921. Team members are identified on the front of the photograph.D/D YHS 2/56

Large mounted photograph of Morgans Cwmtawe Prize Band, Ystalyfera. Band members are identified on the reverse of the photograph.D/D YHS 2/57

Large mounted photograph of the Engineers Department of the Ynyscedwyn Colliery, Ystradgynlais to commemorate the Coronation of King George V.D/D YHS 2/58

Illuminated certificate from Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Frenhinol Cymru, Llanelli.D/D YHS 2/59

Large mounted photograph of a group of men on and in front of Locomotive 1109A.D/D YHS 2/60

Group of women, possibly domestic servants connected to a large farm. Photographer J.H.Lloyd Llandilo.D/D YHS 2/61

The Swansea Canal, Ystalyfera, almost certainly after usage ceased in 1931.D/D YHS 2/62

Photograph of the Lloyd family, Ystalyfera, including Brin Lloyd,the Social Secretary of the Tick Tock Factory Social and Recreation Department.D/D YHS 2/63

Four women in costume and pose - note on back of photograph says: The Dreamers - Statuary Pictures.D/D YHS 2/64

St Davids Church Boys' Brigade under canvas at Scout Camp.D/D YHS 2/65

Miss Lollie Phillips's Sunday School Class.D/D YHS 2/66

Ystalyfera. Association Football Club.D/D YHS 2/67

St Davids Church Boys' Brigade under canvas at Scout Camp.D/D YHS 2/68

View of the Twrch Valley with Cwmllynfell Colliery Tip in the background.D/D YHS 2/69

Ystalyfera Grammar School Rugby Team.D/D YHS 2/70

Miss Elvira Daniels and Staff of Ystalyfera Employment Exchange.D/D YHS 2/71

Boys Drama Group, location unknown.D/D YHS 2/72

Ystalyfera Bowls Team. Members identified on back of photograph.D/D YHS 2/73

Unidentified group at Christmas Party.D/D YHS 2/74

Gathering in the Hall of Wern School, Ystalyfera, possibly celebrating an Anniversary.D/D YHS 2/75

Seated group of 13 ladies and girls, location unknown.D/D YHS 2/76

A group of school girls from Ystalyfera Grammar School including on the left Megan Phillips, who later became an art teacher at the school under her marital name of Megan Aubrey.D/D YHS 2/77

A hospital ward at Craig-y-Nos Hospital.D/D YHS 2/78

Photograph in Royal British Legion Club, Ystalyfera. Included in the photograph are Gereth Williams (L) and Cliff Anthony (R) with 4 others in background.D/D YHS 2/79

Woman in Girl Guide uniform.D/D YHS 2/80

A posed portrait photograph of a young woman.D/D YHS 2/81

A post card of Brecon Rd, Ystradgynlais with the Astoria Cinema on the right.D/D YHS 2/82

Posed photograph of a girl in costume.D/D YHS 2/83

Posed portrait of a young man.D/D YHS 2/84

Posed portrait of young woman.D/D YHS 2/85

Studio portrait of boy in sailor suit. Printed as a postcard conveying "With the compliments of the season".D/D YHS 2/86

Miniature photo of a boy, possibly in a toy vehicle.D/D YHS 2/87

One of Craig-y-nos Hospital's wards.D/D YHS 2/88

View of Swansea Canal at Ystalyfera, looking north towards the road bridge and former toll house, known locally as the "Round House". Skeleton' of barge in the foreground. Note on back of photograph says: "Taken June 9th 1927. Barge removed June 20th 1927."D/D YHS 2/89a-b

Studio portrait of boy in sailor suit, with dog. Inscription on back reads "From Cledwyn to D (?Dr?) Rees Vaughan Thomas with best wishes for a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year."D/D YHS 2/90

Swansea Canal above Ynysydarren Road houses in the background.D/D YHS 2/91

The United Reformed Church,Ystalyfera. The front cover of a commemorative brochure.D/D YHS 2/92

A class photograph from Maes y Dderwen Comprehensive School.D/D YHS 2/93

A presentation to the Divisional Commisionner of the Girl Guides, Mrs Mair McLeod, after 21 years service.D/D YHS 2/94

A Memorial Stone to two members of Ystalyfera Band, both named Richard Collins.D/D YHS 2/95a-b

Possibly a group of ladies singers with conductress.D/D YHS 2/96

Welsh XV v England with linesman, Mal James, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/97

Ystalyfera Football Team.D/D YHS 2/98

Dedication of war memorial, Commercial Street, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/99

Presentation by Gereth Williams to Gari Lewis for best exhibit in Ystalyfera Gardening Society show.D/D YHS 2/100

Group photo of Ystalyfera Home Guard with the vicar the Reverend Secundus Jones.D/D YHS 2/101

Annual outing of Ystalyfera Bowls Club.D/D YHS 2/102

Group photo of Ystalyfera Bowls Club members.D/D YHS 2/103

The staff of Craig-y-Nos T.B. Sanatorium.D/D YHS 2/104

Two 10/- shares in Swansea Valley Sports Ground Company, Shares 320 &321 of 500. Owner Mr. L.E. Morgan Commercial Road Ystalyfera; John Williams Secretary.D/D YHS 2/105

Masonic donation to children's ward, Morriston Hospital by the Loyal F.R. Phillips' Masonic Lodge. Bro. T.G.Davies ,left; Bro. Charlie Copp, right.D/D YHS 2/106

Photograph of the Ystalyfera Glee Society, 1916-1919.D/D YHS 2/107a-b

Ystalyfera Town Band performing at the studios of the BBC, SwanseaD/D YHS 2/108

Photo names lady as 'Auntie Ann'. House identified as 34 Allt Y Grug Road, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/109

Auntie Ann (at over 90 yrs old) Alltygrug.D/D YHS 2/110

The late Sam Howard of Godre'rGraig on his motorcycle.Sam was a university technician, an excellent model maker, an amateur photographer, a radio ham and a member of the Swansea Valley History Society and of the Swansea Canal Society. He and his wife Doreen lived in 'The Croft', a cottage off the main road near GG crossroads.D/D YHS 2/111

Photograph of a miners lamp with the badge of E. Thomas & Williams Ltd, Aberdare.D/D YHS 2/112

Photopragh of upturned coal waggons taken by the late Sam Howard, Godre'r Graig.D/D YHS 2/113

The old cross, looking down the Gnoll, taken by the late Sam Howard.D/D YHS 2/114a-b

The old cross, looking down towards the Gnoll with a bus approaching, taken by the late Sam Howard.D/D YHS 2/115

Photograph of the Old Cross, Godre'r Graig,taken by the late Sam Howard.D/D YHS 2/116

Photograph of Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/117

Photo of Graig Road, Godre'rGRaig, taken by the late Sam Howard.D/D YHS 2/118a-b

Photo of Graig Road, Godre'rGraig, taken by the late Sam Howard.D/D YHS 2/119a-b

Photo of Allt-y-Grug Mountain from Graig Road, Godre'r Graig, taken by the late Sam Howard.D/D YHS 2/120

Photo of Godre'rGraig looking towards the Cemetery, taken by the late Sam Howard.D/D YHS 2/121

Photograph of Godrer Graig Capel Annibynol.D/D YHS 2/122a-b

View of Godre'rGraig from above on Allt-y-Grug mountain, taken by the late Sam Howard.D/D YHS 2/123

View of Darren Wyddon mountain, Ystalyfera, taken from Godre'r Graig by the late Sam Howard.D/D YHS 2/124

Premier Billiard Hall, Ystalyfera. In the photograph are Tom Dandy the caretaker with one arm, Dai Owen and D. P. Hughes.D/D YHS 2/125

Photograph of Commercial Street, Ystrdgynlais.D/D YHS 2/126

Sealed entrance to Pen-Twyn colliery, Pant-Teg.D/D YHS 2/127

Group photo at Ystalyfera tinplate works, including David John Jones, second left, back row.D/D YHS 2/128

Photograph of Twrch Aqueduct, Ystalyfera, known locally as Capitol Bridge.D/D YHS 2/129

Howard's Bootmaker's shop in Godre'r Graig.D/D YHS 2/130

A view of Ystalyfera taken from Darren Hill. In the foreground Ystalyfera Grammar School on Glan-yr-Afon Road.D/D YHS 2/131

Photograph of Capitol Cinema, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/132

The former Capitol Cinema and adjacent shops, Gurnos Road, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/133a-b

Photograph of two young men on motorcycles in the Ystalyfera area.D/D YHS 2/134a-b

Photograph of a group of men and boys ready to play a cricket match at the Patches.D/D YHS 2/135a-b

Photographs of a family group having a picnic (Will Hughes Collection).D/D YHS 2/136a-g

Photograph of the river at Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/137a-b

Photographs of carnival floats in Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/138a-e

Dedication of war memorial, Commercial Street, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/139

Photograph of Ystalyfera Cricket Club First XI.D/D YHS 2/140

Group photograph of teachers and head teachers of Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera with County Councillors.D/D YHS 2/141

Group photograph of pupils of Wern (?) School.D/D YHS 2/142

Photograph of a group of men at Tirbach Colliery, Ystalyfera (men are identified on back of photograph).D/D YHS 2/143

Photograph of members of Ystalyfera Bowls Club.D/D YHS 2/144

Photograph of Ystaylfera County School.D/D YHS 2/145

Photograph of a group of men at rest at Tirbach Colliery, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/146

Photograph of Cwm Tawe (possibly Cwm Du, Ynysmeudwy).D/D YHS 2/147

Photograph of Cwm Tawe Uchaf Farm, Godrer Graig.D/D YHS 2/148

Photograph of a feeder weir at Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/149

Photograph of Cwm Tawe Uchaf Farm houses (Bychans Farm).D/D YHS 2/150

Photograph of Pwll Bach Colliery.D/D YHS 2/151

Photograph showing a foundry (either Ynyscedwyn Iron Works or Ystalyfera Foundry).D/D YHS 2/152

Photograph of the goods yard at Tibach Colliery, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/153

Photograph of the New Bridge at Ystradgynlais.D/D YHS 2/154

Photograph of Ystalyfera Rugby Football Club.D/D YHS 2/155

Photograph of Ystalyfera Rugby Football Club.D/D YHS 2/156

Group photograph of pupils at Wern Infants School Class 1.D/D YHS 2/157

Christmas card produced by the Swansea Canal Society with an illustration of Capel Pantteg, Ystalyfera, 1864. Also includes brief historical notes on the back.D/D YHS 2/158

Photograph of a group of four men in uniform (Ystalyfera).D/D YHS 2/159

Photograph of an 80th birthday party at Cardiff.D/D YHS 2/160

Photograph of a potted plant in a living room.D/D YHS 2/161

Photographs of film billboard posters: The Vanishing Race; Learning to Love; Sonny; Prisoners; The Clash of the Wolves; 3 Wise Fools.D/D YHS 2/162

Photographs of a collapsed bridge at Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/163a-c

Photograph of Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/164

Photograph of a mine at Ystalyfera with a man pushing a drum.D/D YHS 2/165a-b

Photograph of a valley probably near Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/166

Photocopy of Ystalyfera War Memorial unveiling and dedication service in memory of the men of Ystalyfera who fell in the Great War of 1914-18.D/D YHS 2/167

Aerial photographs (Aerofilms Ltd) of Smiths Industries (Tick Tock Factory) at Glanrhyd, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/168a-f

Internal and external photographs of Smiths Industries (Tick Tock Factory) at Glanrhyd, Ystalyfera, showing staff at work on various production lines.D/D YHS 2/169a-f

Photograph of the former Capitol Cinema and adjacent shops, Gurnos Road, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/170a-b

Photograph of a group of unidentified young men in suits.D/D YHS 2/171a-b

Photograph of Ystalyfera looking over Canal Terrace towards Wern Primary School.D/D YHS 2/172

Photograph of three men on a towing path next to a canal (Swansea Canal).D/D YHS 2/173

Photograph of four men standing at the entrance to a mine.D/D YHS 2/174

Photograph of a group of men standing in front of a rock face.D/D YHS 2/175

Photograph of Lloyd Buildings, known as Coffin Row, Ystalyfera ready for demolition.D/D YHS 2/176

Photograph of Lloyd Buildings, known as Coffin Row, Ystalyfera ready for demolition.D/D YHS 2/177

Copy photograph of the Tinmans Arms Public House, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/178

Copy photograph of The Square, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/179

Copy photograph of The Square, Ystradgynlais.D/D YHS 2/180

Copy photograph of Commercial Street, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/181

Copy photograph of a steam engine.D/D YHS 2/182a-b

Copy photograph of a steam engine at Ystalyfera Station.D/D YHS 2/183

Copy photograph of Ystalyfera Station.D/D YHS 2/184

Class photograph of Standard 5 Wern Boys Council School, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/185

Copy photograph of Shoni Onions, the Breton onion-seller who came for years to Ystradgynlais.D/D YHS 2/186

Photograph of the New Pwllbach Colliery Rescue Brigade.D/D YHS 2/187

Photograph of Broom Wade, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/188

Photograph of iron railings at Bryn Seion Chapel, Ystalyfera manufactured at Ystalyfera Ironworks.D/D YHS 2/189

Copy postcard general view of Ystradgynlais.D/D YHS 2/190

Copy postcard view of Ystradgynlais.D/D YHS 2/191

Copy postcard view of lower Ystradgynlais.D/D YHS 2/192

Copy postcard view of the Tawe at Ystradgynlais.D/D YHS 2/193

Bundle of photographs of various Scout activities, including the funeral of one of the Scout leaders or members.D/D YHS 2/194

Photograph of Averil, Margaret, Kim, Dawn and Dannia at the Tick Tock Factory.D/D YHS 2/195

Photograph of Averil at the Tick Tock Factory.D/D YHS 2/196

Photograph of the visiting rugby team to Maes-y-dderwen.D/D YHS 2/197

Photograph of the English Congregational Chapel and Commercial Street, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/198

Photograph of Ainon Baptist Chapel, Ystradgynlais.D/D YHS 2/199

Photograph of two unidentified women (possibly a mother and daughter).D/D YHS 2/200

Photograph of a group of men working at an unidentified factory.D/D YHS 2/201a-b

Photographs of a group of women wearing knitted cloche hats, aprons and gloves employed at an unidentified factory.D/D YHS 2/202a-b

Photographs of an unidentified Town Band.D/D YHS 2/203a-b

Photograph of a group of men (two women) on the steps of an unidentified building (possibly church or chapel committee members).D/D YHS 2/204

Photograph of an industrial site possibly in Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/205

Large mounted photograph of the Ystalyfera Choral Party. Members are identified on the front of the photograph.D/D YHS 2/206

Large mounted photograph of a group of boys and men in a flute band.D/D YHS 2/207

Enlarged copy photograph of Wern Road, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/208

Enlarged copy photograph of Pwwlbach Colliery, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/209

Enlarged copy photograph of Commercial Road, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/210

Enlarged copy photograph of the 1926 Strike at Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/211

Enlarged copy photograph of an outing to Southampton from the Tinplate Works, Ystalyfera.D/D YHS 2/212

Enlarged copy photograph of an unidentified group outing.D/D YHS 2/213

Enlarged copy photographs of men at work at Tirbach Colliery. The men are identified on the back of each photograph. Also includes an image of a pay packet.D/D YHS 2/214