Pontypridd Collection

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

Albion Colliery, Pontypridd, Glamorgan
Albion Colliery, Pontypridd, near Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1909

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

Unemployed miners, Cilfynydd, Pontypridd
Unemployed miners at Cilfynydd near Pontypridd in South Wales. They watch the buckets tipping slag in case any lumps of coal can be found. Date: circa 1936

Trefforest Tin Works, Glamorganshire, c.1840 (hand-coloured litho on paper)
NGW322620 Trefforest Tin Works, Glamorganshire, c.1840 (hand-coloured litho on paper) by Appleby, J. (fl.1840); 39x51 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Treforest Non-Political Club in Wood Road, Treforest, where a young Tom Jones performed. 2nd April 1991

Tom Jones, (singer from Wales) arrives in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, South Wales, November 1998, for a concert and to visit his home town and to meet the fans

Pontypridds Dale McIntosh passes the ball to Matthew Lloyd. March 1997

Penuel Street, Pontypridd early 1900's

Pontypridd Square early 1900s

Pontypridd early 1900's

Pontypridd Penuel Street early 1900s

Pontypridd Market Square probably 1920s

Market Square, Pontypridd early 1900's

Crispin Cormack Pontypridd Rfc 23 November 1994 Date: 23 November 1994

Paul John Pontypridd Rfc 23 November 1994 Date: 23 November 1994

Kevin Morgan Wales & Pontypridd Rugby Union 09 March 1998 Date: 09 March 1998

Neil Jenkins Wales & Pontypridd Rugby Union 16 November 1998 Date: 16 November 1998

The National Eisteddfod of Wales (engraving)
1062812 The National Eisteddfod of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Eisteddfod of Wales)

The National Eisteddfod of Wales (litho)
1062813 The National Eisteddfod of Wales (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Eisteddfod of Wales)

Gwyn Jones (number 7 ) during the Cardiff verses Pontypridd Rugby Union match, 18th August 1997

HRH Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales is greeted by a sea of faces on her walk about in the main shopping street of Pontypridd, South Wales. Picture taken 29th October 1981

Cats - Dai Inker, a yardman for the Taff Ely Council in Pontypridd, whose responsibilities included looking after 30 or so stray mogggies (cats)

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 2

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1

President Krugers double: Mr. John Mutch, 1900
President Krugers double: Mr. John Mutch, who is a working collier of Pontypridd, Wales, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P

The Taff at Treforest, near Pontypridd, 1902. From Rivers of Great Britain: Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial. [Cassell and Company, Ltd. London, 1902]

Alfred Thomas, 1St Baron Pontypridd, 1840 To 1927. Welsh Liberal Party Politician. From The Book Gladstone The Man And The Statesman By David Williamson

Llwynypia Homes, Rhondda, South Wales
The Llwynypia Homes, Rhondda, South Wales, were opened in 1903 as a subsidiary workhouse for the Pontypridd Poor Law Union

Druidical Remains
Colour lantern slide depicting Druidical remains in Pontypridd, Wales. Date: circa 1890s

Pont-y-Pridd
Colour lantern slide depicting Pontypridd in Wales. Date: circa 1890s

The Day, Heath Robinson - the hoisting of the hostage
The Day: The Germans Come - and are " Terror" -ised. Incidents of the Coming German Invasion of England-from the British side, by Heath Robinson

The Town From Station, Wattstown, Glamorgan
The Town From Station, Wattstown, Porth, near Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1907

Alfred Lord Pontypridd
ALFRED THOMAS, first lord PONTYPRIDD Welsh statesman Date: 1840 - 1927

WALES: STRIKE, c1913. Pit ponies at work in a collier in Pontypridd, Wales, during a British coal strike. Photograph, c1913

Miss May Mitchell of Pontypridd, crankshaft polisher
Miss May Mitchell of Pontypridd, formerly a vacuum cleaner supervisor, polishes a crankshaft from a damaged engine at the BOAC Depot in South Wales in 1942. Date: 1942

Bridge over the River Taff at Pontypridd, Wales, built by William Edwards at his third attempt in 1755. A bridge with a single span of 140 ft (42.672m) 35 ft (10.558 m) high

Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd, Mid-Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Statues Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd, Mid-Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Llwynypia Hospital, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
A view of Llwynypia Hospital at Llwynypia near Pontypridd in the Rhondda, Glamorgan, Wales. A field of potatoes can be seen at the right

Llwynypia Homes, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
The Llwynypia Homes, near Pontypridd in the Rhondda, Glamorgan, Wales, were opened in 1903 as a subsidiary workhouse for the Pontypridd Poor Law Union

Llantwit-Vardre Cottage Homes, Glamorgan, Wales
The Pontypridd Union cottage homes at Church Village, Llantwit Vardre, Glamorgan, Wales. The homes, opened in 1892, housed pauper children away from the workhouse

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Pontypridd, a town steeped in history and rich with cultural significance. Located in Glamorgan, South Wales, this charming town holds tales of triumph and resilience. One notable landmark is the Albion Colliery, which stands as a testament to Pontypridd's industrial past. Once bustling with activity, it now serves as a reminder of the hardworking miners who shaped this community. The Ancient Gorsedd Stones are another treasure that can be found in Pontypridd. Nestled within the Rhondda Valley, these ancient stones hold secrets from centuries gone by. They serve as a symbol of the deep-rooted heritage that runs through the veins of this Welsh town. In times of struggle, such as during periods of unemployment for miners in Cilfynydd, it has shown its strength and unity. The community comes together to support one another and overcome adversity. Penuel Street paints a vivid picture of life in early 1900s Pontypridd. Its bustling streets filled with people going about their daily lives capture the essence of this vibrant town at its core. Pontypridd Square was once an epicenter for social gatherings and events during those same early 1900s years. It served as a meeting point for locals to connect and celebrate their shared experiences. And let us not forget about Tom Jones – an iconic figure hailing from Wales – who began his journey to stardom right here in Pontypridd. Performing at Treforest Non-Political Club on Wood Road marked just one step towards his incredible career that would captivate audiences worldwide. As we reflect on all these historical moments, it becomes clear why Pontypridd holds such significance within South Wales and beyond. Its stories are woven into every brick laid on Penuel Street or Market Square; they echo through time like whispers carried by the wind across Europe's landscapes.