Rhondda Collection

Gelli coalmine, Rhondda, South Wales
View of the Gelli coalmine, Rhondda, South Wales. Date: 1935

Ancient Gorsedd Stones, Pontypridd, Rhondda, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Swing Bridge, River Neath, Neath, Port Talbot, South Wales
View of the Swing Bridge over the River Neath, at Neath, Port Talbot, South Wales, a railway bridge, opened in 1892, which carried the former Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway near Skewen

Miners from Fernhill Colliery, Glamorgan, South Wales
A black-faced miner, carrying his small daughter, his wife shielding her face, at Fernhill in the Rhondda. He has just emerged from 292 hours underground in a stay-in miners strike at Fernhill

Welsh Colliery / 1960
Parc Colliery, at Cwm Parc in the Rhondda Valley

Ancient Gorsedd Stones, Pontypridd, Rhondda, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Taff Street, the main shopping street, Pontypridd. 1st February 1965

Ferndale Colliery and Tylorstown, Glamorgan, South Wales
View of Ferndale Colliery (also known as Blaenllechau Colliery) and Tylorstown, Rhondda Valley, Glamorgan, South Wales

Gelli, a village in the Rhondda Fawr valley, in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales. The view from Alexander Road. 6th August 1980

A Welsh coal mine (litho)
3622182 A Welsh coal mine (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Welsh coal mine)

Graig y Llyn, Rhigos, Llyn Fawr, Rhondda, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

The Penrhys Pub on the Penrhys Estate, Wales. Circa 1995

Tom Jones at home in Pontypridd with his mother. 27th December 1966

Tom Jones, a boy on top of the world, sings from the mountain top above his hometown of Pontypridd. 27th December 1966

The £300, 000 community centre built at the Penrhys Estate which is to be officially
The £ 300, 000 community centre built at the Penrhys Estate which is to be officially opened by Mr George Thomas M.P. Secretary of State for Wales. 20th May 1970

A view of part of the Penrhys housing estate with Tonypandy in the distance down the valley. 22nd March 1986

Views of the Penrhys Estate, Wales. 10th August 1987

Women walking on the Penrhys Estate, Wales. 18th June 1996

Group of miners standing outside the Boot Hotel in Aberdare, South Wales 1st March 1954

Work on the pedestrianisation of Market Square 7th November 1990

Mothercare in Taff Street, Pontypridd, 6th December 1968

Dilapidated properties on Cemetery Road Porth. 10th October 1978

A welcome addition to the shopping facilities at Pontypridd is the Taff Street, flower beds and seats, . For busy shoppers to rest their feet and chat in the sunshine. 23rd July 1968

The Colliery Arms Hotel, believed to be the oldest hotel in Pontypridd seen here being demolished to make way for the the Glamorgan County Councils planned Rhondda Road traffic scheme

Mr Cyril Owens who lives in Bwllfa Cottages, Gelli, pictured in the garden of his home. He is surveying the area which was threatened by a tip slide the day before

Lewis Merthyr colliery, Wales
The Lewis Merthyr pit, Trehafod, in the Rhondda Valley, Wales. The pit closed in June 1983, the second to last pit to close in the Rhondda

County Map of Glamorganshire, Wales, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

The prolific English author Edmee Elizabeth Monica Dashwood (1890-1943), commonly known as E. M. Delafield, and Lorna Lewis, British writer ()

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Tom Jones, a boy on top of the world, on the mountain top above his hometown of Pontypridd, Wales. Picture taken 27th December 1966

Drawing pin manufacture at Fisco Co Limited in Aberdare, Wales. Drawing pins are removed from the polisher.10th November 1949

Views from the top of the Penrhys Community Centre with the proposes site for private housing development. 2nd December 1971

Council tenant liaison officer Denise Yeates outside refurbished houses on the Penrhys Estate, Rhondda. 1st April 1989

Fats on the Penrhys Estate, numbers 548 o 555 which will be demolished. 5th July 1990

United Reform minister Patricia Parrish looks at some of the graffiti on the walls at her chapel on the Penrhys Estate. The chapel is a corner room in the community centre

The Colliery Arms Hotel, believed to be the oldest hotel in Pontypridd seen here being demolished to make way for the the Glamorgan County Councils planned Rhondda Road traffic scheme

Boys of Stanleytown, South Wales, playing marbles, called locally "allies"
Boys of Stanleytown, South Wales, playing marbles, called locally " allies". 1st March 1954

The fountain near the entrance to the market in central Pontypridd. 8th August 1987

Market Square, Pontypridd. 11th January 1973

Sardis Road Bridge which routes through traffic around the town of Pontypridd. 25th April 1968

The Taff Vale Shopping Centre, Pontypridd. 28th April 1969

The recently completed Rhondda Road Bridge, over the River Taff, Pontypridd, framed by one of the arches of the railway bridge. 31st July 1969

Mill Street, Pontypridd. 1st September 1962

Salesman rattling plates during his sales pitch at Pontypridd 25th November 1976

Taff Street, Pontypridd. 5th June 1962

Taff Street, Pontypridd on market day. 21st March 1980

Porth Square, Porth 22nd February 1973

Road improvement Cwmcarn and Abercarn will mean enclosing the canal between the two communitys and covering over the pipe works with earth and cement to form the foundations for a wider road

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Rhondda, a place rich in history and natural beauty. Located in South Wales, it is home to the Gelli coalmine, which played a significant role in shaping the region's industrial landscape. The Swing Bridge over River Neath stands as a testament to the area's engineering prowess. In the 1960s, Welsh collieries like Fernhill Colliery were bustling with miners who worked tirelessly underground. Their dedication and hard work fueled the growth and surrounding areas such as Glamorgan. The Ancient Gorsedd Stones in Pontypridd are an enchanting sight that transports you back in time. They serve as a reminder of Wales' ancient heritage and cultural significance within the United Kingdom and Europe. Ferndale Colliery and Tylorstown are two neighboring communities that thrived on coal mining. These towns exemplify the resilience of their people amidst challenging times. Gelli village nestled within Rhondda Fawr valley showcases stunning landscapes found throughout this county borough Cynon Taff. Its picturesque charm captivates all who visit. The litho image depicting a Welsh coal mine reminds us of the laborious efforts put forth by generations past to extract this valuable resource from deep beneath our feet. Graig y Llyn in Rhigos offers breathtaking views of Llyn Fawr, showcasing nature's splendor against the backdrop of Glamorgan's rugged terrain. It serves as a tranquil escape for locals and visitors alike. Lewis Merthyr colliery holds historical significance for its contribution to Wales' mining industry. Its legacy lives on through stories passed down from generation to generation. The Cardiff Strike and Tonypandy Riots marked pivotal moments in Welsh history when tensions ran high between workers seeking fair treatment and authorities trying to maintain order. These events shaped social dynamics within Rhondda, leaving lasting imprints on its collective memory.