The development of the railway network in Britain:

The development of the railway network in Britain:

Introduction: The following article forms part of a trilogy of articles the will look at the history of the Vale of Neath Railway.  This first article will specificably look at the development and the major technical innovations of the time that were instrumental...

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David Crick working life at the Venallt Colliery:

David Crick working life at the Venallt Colliery:

The Venallt colliery screens Introduction: I like to thank David for taken the time in writing down his working memories and for naming the people who worked at the colliery over the years.  David worked at the Venallt Colliery for 24 years and believes he is the last...

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Evan Hughes, the Blind Cobbler

Evan Hughes, the Blind Cobbler

Many of us will not remember the Blind Cobbler Mr. Evan Hughes who plied his trade from the "old" Dunraven public house which is now part of Cwmgwrach Rugby Club. There are not many people who can turn around a life changing war injury and make a success of a new...

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