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George Grant Francis CollectionRISW GGF

Charters Relating To Swansea, 1305RISW GGF/1/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Swansea Parish, 1657-[1742}RISW GGF/2/hub

Bonds Relating To Swansea Parish, 1657-1741RISW GGF/3/hub

Documents Relating To Swansea Parish, 1548RISW GGF/4/hub

Papers Relating To Probate In Swansea Parish, 1720RISW GGF/5/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Neath Parish, C.1220-1560RISW GGF/6/hub

Bonds Relating To Neath Parish, 1610RISW GGF/7/hub

Neath Manorial Records, C.1600-1668RISW GGF/8/hub

Charters Relating To The Vale Of Glamorgan, 1397RISW GGF/9/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Thevale Of Glamorgan, 1304-1675RISW GGF/10/hub

Bonds Relating To The Vale Of Glamorgan, 1443-1617RISW GGF/11/hub

Documents Relating To The Vale Of Glamorgan, 1328-1721RISW GGF/12/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Cowbridge Parish, 1487-1603RISW GGF/13/hub

Bonds Relating To Cowbridge Parish, 1574RISW GGF/14/hub

Miscellaneous Deeds Of Properties In Glamorgan Parishes, 1432-1609RISW GGF/15/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Crickhowell And Llanelly Parishes, Breconshire, 1374-1623RISW GGF/16/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Penderyn Parish, Breconshire, 1552-1623RISW GGF/17/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Llanedy, Llannon And Llanstephen Parishes, Carmarthenshire, 1632-1710RISW GGF/18/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Bridgewater Parish, Somerset, [13th Cent.]-1479RISW GGF/19/hub

Bonds Relating To Bridgewater Parish, Somerset, 1474RISW GGF/20/hub

Deeds Of Properties In Barnstable Parish, Devon, 1580-1585RISW GGF/21/hub

Miscellaneous Deeds, [13th Cent.]-1500RISW GGF/22/hub

Miscellaneous Deeds, 1339-1461RISW GGF/23/hub

Miscellaneous Bonds, 1467-1562RISW GGF/24/hub

Miscellaneous Deeds, 1315-1665RISW GGF/25/hub

The Bennett Pedigree Book Containing A Collection Of Pedigrees Relating To Glamorgan And Gower FamiliesRISW GGF/26/hub

Bound Volume Of Deeds, C.1220-1891RISW GGF/27/hub

Bound Volume Of Printed Material Relating To Swansea And GowerRISW GGF/28/hub

An Order from the Quarter Sessions of the Peace held at Cardiff to the Chief Constable of the Hundred of Swansea for the payment of £9 13s 5d towards the relief of the poor prisoners and the repair of Cardiff Bridge. -1772RISW/GGF 4 p. 1

'No.1 Proceedings of the Swansea Fishery Company'. -1775RISW/GGF 4 p. 4

'No.2 Proceedings of the Swansea Fishery Company'. -1775RISW/GGF 4 p. 5

'List of Subscribers for the establishment of a Sea-Fishery at Swansea'. n.d. [1775]RISW/GGF 4 p. 6

'Articles for establishing a Sea-Fishery at Swansea'. 1775RISW/GGF 4 p. 7

'Parochial grievances' regarding the number of church seats and the payment of highway tax. 4 April 1776RISW/GGF 4 p. 8

Tide table for the tides on the Bar at Swansea, the Quay at Landore and the Quay at Forest Copper Works, 1 Aug.-31 Dec. 1785. -1785RISW/GGF 4 p. 9

An advocate for an Act of Parliament regarding paving improvements and the erection of hospital, addressed to the inhabitants of Swansea. n.d. [1787]RISW/GGF 4 p. 11

Notice by Robert Morris regarding the payment of the new paving at Swansea 26 June 1788RISW/GGF 4 p. 12

Bill poster from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London advertising King Richard III and Fait Cheating. -1814RISW/GGF 4 p. 13

Notice by A. Freeholder addressed to the gentlemen, clergy and independent electors of Glamorgan regarding candidates for the General Election. n.d. [1789]RISW/GGF 4 p. 14

Notice by Thomas Windsor, St Fagan's Castle addressed to the gentlemen, clergy and freeholders of Glamorgan proposing himself as a candidate for the General Election. 8 May 1789RISW/GGF 4 p. 15

Notice addressed to Lord Cardiff (Viscount Mount Stuart) regarding ambition to hold a county seat. 15 June 1789RISW/GGF 4 pp.16-17

Notice addressed to Lady Dinevor requesting her not to support Captain Windsor as a candidate at a General Election. 15 June 1789RISW/GGF 4 p. 18

Notice regarding the General Election and the two candidates Mr Wyndham and Captain Windsor. 20 June 1789RISW/GGF 4 p. 19

Flyer stating 'Wyndham for ever! Good news!' Names supporters of Mr Wyndham. 22 June 1789RISW/GGF 4 p. 20a

Programme of the Swansea Music Society. 1972-1973RISW/GGF 4 p. 20b

Notice addressed to gentlemen, clergy and freeholders of Glamorgan regarding the General Election and candidates Mr Wyndham and Captain Windsor. n.d. [1789]RISW/GGF 4 p. 21

Song in support of the election candidate Mr Wyndham. n.d. [1789]RISW/GGF 4 p. 22

Poem entitled 'The Naval Candidates Inland Expedition' referring to Captain Windsor. n.d. [1789]RISW/GGF 4 pp. 23-24

Song entitled 'The Sailor' referring to Captain Windsor. n.d. [1789]RISW/GGF 4 p. 25

Song in support of the election candidate Mr Wyndham. n.d. [1789]RISW/GGF 4 p. 26

Song entitled 'Canu Cymraeg' referring to the candidates Mr Wyndham and Captain Windsor. n.d. [1789]RISW/GGF 4 p. 27

A Serious Address to the General Freeholders of Glamorgan by a Well Wisher of the Country.RISW/GGF 4 p. 28

to All who are wishing for Success and Honour for Glamorgan. n.d. [1789]RISW/GGF 4 p. 29

Song entitled 'Cardiff Canvass' in support of the election candidate Mr Wyndham. n.d. [1789]RISW/GGF 4 p. 30

Song entitled 'Wyndham for ever' in support of the election candidate Mt Wyndham. n.d. [1789]RISW/GGF 4 p. 31

Song in support of the election candidate Captain Windsor. n.d. [1789]RISW/GGF 4 p. 32

Song entitled 'Wyndham, Peace and Liberty' in support of the election candidate Mr Wyndham. n.d. [1789]RISW/GGF 4 p. 33

Song in support of the election candidate Captain Windsor. n.d. [1789]RISW/GGF 4 p. 34

Notice by Robert Morris entitled 'Glamorgan Independence'. 29 Oct. 1789RISW/GGF 4 p. 35

Letter from Robert Morris, Swansea to Thomas Wyndham, esq., MP regarding the repeal of the Corporation and Test Acts. 28 Nov. 1789RISW/GGF 4 p. 36

Minutes of a General Meeting held at the Mackworth Arms, Swansea to establish the South Wales Association for the Improvement of Roads. 2 Nov. 1789RISW/GGF 4 p. 37

Letter from William Owen, Mayor of Swansea to W.H. Jones, Royal Institution of South Wales regarding the minutes of the South Wales Association for the Improvement of Roads. (See item above). 14 Aug. 1922RISW/GGF 4 p. 38a

Note from Henry Palmer to the Mayor of Swansea regarding a document relating to the Post Office. 9 Aug. 1922RISW/GGF 4 p. 38b

'Rules of the Swansea Association for the Prosecution of Felons'. 13 Feb. 1792RISW/GGF 4 p. 39

Flyer entitled 'Harbour of Swansea' regarding the disposal of ballast. 10 May 1792RISW/GGF 4 p. 40

'A Proclamation by the King' [George III] regarding the distribution of 'wicked and seditious' writings, with a reply from the Houses of Lords and Commons. -1792RISW/GGF 4 p. 41

Minutes of a Public Meeting of the inhabitants of Swansea held at the Guildhall regarding an 'Association for preserving Liberty and Property against Republicans and Levellers'. 11 Dec. 1792RISW/GGF 4 p. 42

Song entitled 'Church and King'. n.d. [1790s]RISW/GGF 4 p. 43

A table showing the valuation and difference between the customary Welsh bushel of oats and the Winchester bushel. n.d. [1790s]RISW/GGF 4 p. 44

Remarks on the proposed Swansea Canal. Includes a small plan n.d. [1790s]RISW/GGF 4 p. 45

Resolution proposed by John Morris, esq. at a Public meeting at Swansea regarding the transportation of stone coal on the intended Swansea Canal. n.d. [1790s]RISW/GGF 4 p. 46

Swansea Canal: Proposals on behalf of the Duke of Beaufort and Answers from the Swansea Committee. n.d. [1790s]RISW/GGF 4 p. 47

'Swansea Canal Bill' regarding the opposition in Parliament. n.d. [1790s]RISW/GGF 4 p. 48

'Information to the Town of Swansea' regarding the proposed Swansea Canal Bill. n.d. [1790s]RISW/GGF 4 p. 49

Minutes of a Hall Day Meeting held at the Guildhall, Swansea with a copy letter from Thomas Morgan to Thomas Maddocks, portreeve regarding the proposed Swansea Canal. 31 March 1794RISW/GGF 4 p. 50

'The Swansea Canal Case' a report by the Swansea Canal Committee. Includes a small plan. n.d. [1794]RISW/GGF 4 p. 51

Printed letter from C. Roberts, Swansea to the Chairman of the Swansea Canal Committee regarding a survey of the proposed line for the canal. 15 Aug. 1794RISW/GGF 4 p. 52

An order given at a meeting of the Swansea Canal Navigation Committee regarding shares. 19 Aug. 1794RISW/GGF 4 p. 53

Bill poster from the Swansea Theatre advertising English Merchant and Prisoner at Large. -1794RISW/GGF 4 p. 54

Accounts and subscriptions examined at the Annual General Meeting of the Swansea Association. 15 April 1795RISW/GGF 4 p. 55

Swansea Canal Navigation share certificate in the name of Rowland Prichard of Swansea, esq. for ten shares in the navigation. Note that five of the shares we sold to Thomas Lott of Cwmgelly, Llangyfelach, gent., 1 Aug. 1805. 7 July 1795RISW/GGF 4 p. 56

The Treasurers account with the Swansea Canal Proprietors. 1 Aug. 1796RISW/GGF4 p. 56a

Printed letter regarding public defences against invasion by France. Note on reverse from Evan Francis, Clerk of the Committee to Rev. W. Collins, Oxwich stating that 18 hand bills have been enclosed for distribution to the three parishes. -1798RISW/GGF 4 p. 57

'Abstract of the Swansea Canal Act: relative to the Navigation of the Canal by the Boatmen'. -1798RISW/GGF 4 p. 58

'Bylaws and orders for the management of the Swansea Canal Navigation made at the General Assemblies of the Company of Proprietors '. -1798RISW/GGF 4 p. 59-60

Advertisement for stone coal and culm available from Aubrey of Yniskedwin, proprietor. 15 April 1799RISW/GGF 4 p. 60

Advertisement of an auction sale of four deed polls on Wichtree Bridge. 13 Sept. 1801RISW/GGF 4 p. 61a

Bill poster from Swansea Theatre advertising Cheap living and Saint David's Day. 16 Oct. 1801RISW/GGF 4 p. 61b

Pamphlet on the 'Proposal for publishing The History of Glamorganshire', by William Davies; 1803, Swansea: John Voss. 1803RISW/GGF 4 p. 62-63

'Stanzas on a certain recent disclosure, sung in the Parish Church of St Mary's in Swansea on Sunday morning, Dec. 4 1803, by desire of the Rev. Miles Bassett, vicar', regarding the threat of invasion by France. 4 Dec. 1803RISW/GGF 4 p. 64

A note on 'Swansea Harbour and Oystermouth Canal or Tramroad' by Edward Martin, includes an annotated plan of the area. 29 March 1804RISW/GGF 4 p. 65

Statement of facts relating to the Company of Proprietors of the Swansea Canal. Includes a small plan. n.d. [c.1804]RISW/GGF 4 p. 66

Swansea Tontine Society list of subscribers to the Swansea Theatre with the names of their respective nominees. n.d. [c.1804]RISW/GGF 4 p. 67

Prospectus for 'The Cambrian' the first newspaper printed in Wales to be published on Saturday 7 Jan. 1804. -1804RISW/GGF 4 p. 67a

Bidding letter after the marriage of William and Elizabeth Williams to be held at Blaenllunan, Llangadock and Pen-y-bank, Llandeilo fawr. 13 Oct. 1806RISW/GGF 4 p. 68

Rates of porterage. 1807RISW/GGF 4 p. 69

The Voluntary Confession made after the condemnation of William Williams (aged 19) who was executed for the murder of David Williams (aged 12). 4 April 1808RISW/GGF 4 p. 70

Town duties and keyage payable on goods imported by 'unfree' people in the Borough of Swansea. 3 June 1808RISW/GGF 4 p. 71

Subscriptions for building public rooms in Swansea. n.d. [c.1810]RISW/GGF 4 p. 72

Resolutions at a meeting of Proprietors and Lessees of Coal Estates in South Wales held at Cowbridge. 14 Feb. 1810RISW/GGF 4 p. 73

Advertisement for 'The History of Glamorganshire' by William Davies; 1810, Swansea: T. Jenkins. 19 July 1810RISW/GGF 4 p. 74

Bill poster from Swansea Theatre for Heir at Law and Love Laughs at Locksmiths. 20 July 1810RISW/GGF 4 p. 75

Printed letter from Thomas Wyndham, Dunraven Castle to the gentlemen, clergy and freeholders of Glamorgan asking for their support in the forthcoming election. 29 Sept. 1812RISW/GGF 4 p. 76

Advertisement for a tract entitled 'Who is Bonaparte?' by J. Asperne; n.d., London: J. &E. Hodson. n.d. [1810]RISW/GGF 4 p. 76a

Prospectus for the 'Cambrian Works' a new periodical published on Saturday 16 January, 1813. -1813RISW/GGF 4 p. 77

Notice regarding the sale of produce at the New Swansea Market. 4 Jan. 1814RISW/GGF 4 p. 78

Heads of proposals for the formation of a joint Stock Company to open and work a colliery within the borough of Loughor, Glamorgan to be called the Loughor Colliery Company. -Oct. 1815RISW/GGF 4 p. 79

List of outdoor paupers of the Town and Franchise of Swansea, gives details of names, residence, age and reason for claiming parish relief. n.d. [c.1815]RISW/GGF 4 pp. 80-81

Accounts and subscriptions examined at the Annual General Meeting of the Swansea Association for Prosecuting Felons. 15 April 1818RISW/GGF 4 p. 82a

Printed letter regarding the news that Lord James Stuart is seeking the appointment of an Ambassador. 9 June 1818RISW/GGF 4 p. 82b

Proposals for rendering the body of the people instrumental to the general defence in case of invasion. n.d. [c.1810]RISW/GGF 4 p. 83i

Election notice for the borough of Neath. n.d. [c.1810]RISW/GGF 4 p. 83ii

Notice by Christopher Cole, Margam canvassing for support in a forthcoming election. 9 June 1818RISW/GGF 4 p. 83a

Printed copy letter from John Edwards, London to Evan David esq., Secretary of the Glamorgan Agricultural Association regarding support in a petition. 27 Jan. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 84

Notice recording the death of King George III and requesting freeholders of Glamorgan not to promise their votes. 1 Feb. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 85

Notice by John Edwards, London canvassing for support in a forthcoming election. 1 Feb. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 86

Notice by Christopher Cole, Margam canvassing for support in a forthcoming election. 4 Feb. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 87

Notice by John Edwards, Cardiff denouncing claims that he was to retire. 10 Feb. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 88

Notice by John Edwards, Rheola canvassing for support in a forthcoming election. 10 Feb. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 89

Notice by John Edwards, Swansea regarding the Briton Ferry Leases and canvassing for support in a forthcoming election. 12 Feb. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 90

Song entitled 'Independent freeholders of the County of Glamorgan'. 22 Feb. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 91

Notice regarding John Edwards involvement in the Briton Ferry Leases. 25 Feb. 1820RISW/GGF4 p. 92

'Second edition of Mr Edwards Confession that he is no Welshman', a notice in support of Christopher Cole election campaign. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 93

'To the Author of a paper entitled "Second edition"' a notice in support of John Edwards election campaign. 25 Feb. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 94

'The most Wonderful of all Wonders: Take Notice', a notice in support of John Edwards election campaign. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 95

'Just arrived, one of the Seven Wonders of the World! The wonderful Cole-ossus!', a notice in support of John Edwards election campaign. 26 Feb. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 96

Song to Sir Christopher Cole by Mentor, Rossilly in support of John Edwards election campaign. 28 Feb. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 97

'Subscription Menagerie' a notice in support of John Edwards election campaign. 29 Feb. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 98

A notice by James Stuart, London thanking the burgesses of Cardiff, Cowbridge, Kenfig, Aberavon, Neath, Swansea, Loughor and Llantrisant for their support in the last election and withdrawing himself from the forthcoming election. 29 Feb. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 99

'The failure of the Cambrian Jugglers in their philosophical researches' a notice in support of John Edwards election campaign. 4 March 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 100

Printed letter from Rhys ap Thomas to Sir Christopher Cole in support of John Edwards election campaign. 7 March 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 101

'The Times: A new song' in support of Christopher Cole's election campaign. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 102

Song entitled 'Edwards our Member, as long as Glamorgan shall be a County' in support of John Edwards election campaign. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 103

Customary Independence in favour of Mr Edwards. n.d. [c.1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 104

Bill poster for the Bridgend Races. 13 March 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 105

Printed letter from W. Booth Grey to the Independent Freeholders of Glamorgan withdrawing from the election campaign. 18 March 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 106

Song entitled 'A New Song' in support of W. Booth Grey in the election campaign. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 107

Song entitled 'Edwards for ever! Huzza!' in support of John Edwards in the election campaign. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 108

Poem titled 'Edwards is the Saviour'. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 109

Song entitled 'Cambrian Melody' by Solomon Rabble, labourer in support of John Edwards in the election campaign. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 110

Song in support of Christopher Cole in the election campaign. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 111

Song in support of John Edwards in the election campaign. n.d. 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 112

Song entitled 'Margam Mendicity'. n.d. [c.1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 113

Song entitled 'Edwards and Liberty' in support of John Edwards in the election campaign. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 114

Song addressed to the Electors of Glamorgan in support of Christopher Cole in the election campaign. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 115

Song entitled 'A new song for the Glamorgan electors' in support of Christopher Cole in the election campaign. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF4 p. 116

Song addressed to Sir Christopher Cole from an elector. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 117

Song entitled '50 mistaken for 500' regarding the election results. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 118

Song in support of John Edwards in the election campaign. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 119

Song entitled 'Electioneering Campaign; addressed to the freeholders of Glamorgan' in support of Christopher Cole. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 120

Song entitled 'Epigrams' in support of John Edwards in the election campaign. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 121

Glamorganshire Election, 1820 state of the Poll. 17 March 1820RISW/GGF 4 p. 122

Song addressed to Sir Christopher Cole in support of John Edwards in the election campaign. n.d. [1820]RISW/GGF 4 p. 123

'Queries proposed to the nobility, gentry and clergy of Glamorganshire with a view to illustrate the history of that County'. n.d. [c.1820s]RISW/GGF 4 p. 124

A proposal for improving the navigation of the Port of Swansea; for protecting the public creditors of the harbour; for increasing the trade of the port and to enable the Trustees to reduce the Harbour Dues. -Oct. 1823RISW/GGF 4 p. 125

Bill poster from Swansea Theatre advertising The Battle of Hexham, The Caledonian Lover and The Sultan. 13 Aug. 1813RISW/GGF 4/2

Bill poster from Swansea Theatre advertising Foundling of the Forest and Te Sleep Walker. 2 Sept. 1813RISW/GGF 4/3

Bill poster from Swansea theatre advertising Point of Honour, Who's the Dupe? and Don Juan. 9 Aug. 1813RISW/GGF 4/4

Bill poster for New Theatre, Swansea advertising Traveller. 6 July n.d. [c1815]RISW/GGF 4/5

Bill poster addressed to John Trevillian Jenkin, esq. Mayor of Swansea to call a public meeting of the Burgesses of Swansea to consider a Stipendiary Magistrate for the Borough. 28 Feb. 1859RISW/GGF 4/6

Endpaper and note stating 'Broadsides etc. relating to Swansea & Glamorgan presented by Mr John Richardson Francis, 1895'. 1895RISW/GGF 4/7

Bound Volumes, C.1200-1876RISW GGF/29/hub

Antiquarian Notes, N.D.-1937RISW GGF/30/hub

CorrespondenceRISW GGF/31/hub

Documents And Acquisition Of Archives, N.D.-1880RISW GGF/32/hub

Swansea Borough And Related Material, N.D.-1879RISW GGF/33/hub

Local History, Heraldry And Seal Enquiries, N.D.-1886RISW GGF/34/hub

Finds, N.D.-1871RISW GGF/35/hub

Swansea Volunteers, 1872RISW GGF/36/hub

Risw Business, 1876RISW GGF/37/hub

Publications, N.D.-1879RISW GGF/38/hub

Personal Correspondence, N.D.-1892RISW GGF/39/hub

Miscellaneous, N.D.-1878RISW GGF/40/hub

Antiquarian And Local History Notes, N.D. And [1577]-1883RISW GGF/41/hub

Papers Relating To Council Business, 1851-1920RISW GGF/42/hub

Newspaper Cuttings And Letters Printed In The Cambrian, N.D. And [1700s]-1901RISW GGF/43/hub

Publications, N.D. And [1845]-1882RISW GGF/44/hub

Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1809-1896RISW GGF/45/hub

Other Papers, 1733-1856RISW GGF/46/hub