Tredegar Collection

New Tredegar Colliery, Rhymney Valley, South Wales
An engine house damaged by subsidence at New Tredegar Colliery, Rhymney Valley, South Wales. This colliery suffered from many landslips and other geological problems, and eventually closed in 1930

Elliot Colliery, New Tredegar, Rhymney Valley, South Wales
General view of the Elliot Colliery, New Tredegar, Rhymney Valley, South Wales

Tredegar Union Cottage Homes
The childrens cottage homes at Bedwellty, Monmouthshire, run by the Tredegar Poor Law Union. Date: circa 1907

Coal mining terraced houses at Tredegar, South Wales
Rows of terraced, working class houses on a winter hillside in Tredegar, South Wales. First published in The Sunday Times in 1988. 1988

Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, Wales. Located within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. September 1960

Labourer Mr Idris Silman takes a break, Tredegar, Wales
Mr Idris Silman, a manual labourer, takes a short break while digging up the road in Tredegar, South Wales. He sits on the raised pavement with his shovel. The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print)
3268017 Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print) by Clayton, William (fl.1865); Manchester Art Gallery

Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print)
3899778 Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print) by Clayton, William (fl.1865); Manchester Art Gallery

Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print)
3386337 Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print) by Clayton, William (fl.1865); Manchester Art Gallery

Portrait of two workers at the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print)
5962635 Portrait of two workers at the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print) by Clayton, William (fl.1865); 16x13 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Portrait of two workers at the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print)
5962634 Portrait of two workers at the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print) by Clayton, William (fl.1865); 16x13 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print)
3386335 Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print) by Clayton, William (fl.1865); Manchester Art Gallery

Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print)
3427409 Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print) by Clayton, William (fl.1865); Manchester Art Gallery

Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print)
3427410 Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print) by Clayton, William (fl.1865); Manchester Art Gallery

Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print)
3081763 Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print) by Clayton, William (fl.1865); Manchester Art Gallery

Tredegar Ridden By Seb Sanders May Festival Meeting York 2007 York Racecourse, York, England 16 May 2007 Date: 16 May 2007

Blaenau Gwent NP22 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Blaenau Gwent NP22 3

Men with dram, Elliot Colliery, New Tredegar, South Wales
Two men hauling a dram (truck) full of coal from a cage at the pithead of the Elliot Colliery, New Tredegar, Rhymney Valley, South Wales

Men at West Pit, Elliot Colliery, New Tredegar, South Wales
Miners preparing to descend the West Pit of the Elliot Colliery, New Tredegar, Rhymney Valley, South Wales. The West Pit opened in the 1880s

St Stephens Church, Bow, East London
Interior of St Stephens Church, Tredegar Road, Bow, East London. Date: circa 1908

The Hon. Lois Sturt paints Dacia
Society girl turned painter, the Hon. Lois Sturt shown in the studio painting the portrait of the well known dancer and beauty, Dacia, who had starred in Chu Chin Chow

Civic Procession, New Tredegar, Gwent - Monmouthshire
Civic Procession, New Tredegar, near Bargoed, Gwent/Monmouthshire, Wales. Showing Firemen Date: 1900s

The Town from Tir Phil, New Tredegar, Gwent
The Town from Tir Phil, New Tredegar, near Bargoed, Gwent, Wales. Date: 1910

Lord Tredegars yacht converted to hospital ship, WW1
Liberty, the magnificent yacht belonging to Lord Tredegar, who, at his own expense fitted it out as a hospital ship in August 1914 to transport wounded British soldiers

Scout Camp, Brynbach, Gwent
Scout Camp, Brynbach, Tredegar, near Ebbw Vale, Gwent, Wales. Date: 1920s

The City Hall, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales. Showing the Tredegar statue Date: 1920s

Needlework for the war effort, Claridges Hotel, WW1
Women making woollen shirts for the war effort at Claridges Hotel, London, at the start of the First World War. The garments are destined for Lord Tredegars yacht

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 1857. View from Gambles Hill of the James River, the Kanawha Canal, and the industrial area. The building on the extreme right is probably the Tredegar Iron Works

CIVIL WAR: FALL OF RICHMOND. View of the Tredegar Iron Works, with footbridge to Neilsons Island. Photographed in April 1865 by Alexander Gardner

RICHMOND: IRON WORKS, 1887. The Tredegar Iron Works on the James River in Richmond, Virginia. Wood engraving, American, 1887

The Tredegar Iron Works. Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond, Virginia. Date photographed 1865, printed later

Tredegar Mine / 1865
BEDWELLTY PIT, TREDEGAR Monmouthshire (Wales)

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Tredegar, a historic town in the Rhymney Valley of South Wales, holds a rich industrial heritage that shaped its identity. The echoes of coal mining and ironworks resonate through its streets, reminding us of the toil and resilience of its people. The New Tredegar Colliery stands as a testament to the once-thriving mining industry that fueled this community's growth. Its towering structures tell stories of hardworking miners who descended into darkness every day, braving unimaginable conditions for their families' sake. Adjacent to it lies Elliot Colliery, another symbol of Tredegar's industrial prowess. This site witnessed countless hours spent underground by determined individuals seeking better lives amidst adversity. Beyond these collieries lie the Tredegar Union Cottage Homes, where workers found solace after long shifts. These homes provided comfort and shelter for those who dedicated their lives to fueling Britain's progress. Coal mining terraced houses dotting it can reminiscent of an era when entire communities revolved around this dangerous yet vital occupation. These humble abodes housed generations whose livelihoods were intertwined with the earth beneath their feet. In 1865, albumen prints captured moments frozen in time at the iconic Tredegar Iron Works. They immortalize workers whose sweat and determination forged steel that built nations. Their faces reveal both weariness and pride as they contributed to an ever-evolving world. These portraits depict two such workers from the iron works - strong men bearing witness to an era defined by labor-intensive industries shaping society's foundations. Their unwavering spirit reflects a collective ethos shared by all who called Tredegar home during those transformative times. Today, while industries have evolved and landscapes have changed, Tredegar remains rooted in its past achievements. It cherishes its history as a reminder that progress is born from perseverance – lessons etched into every brick laid within this resilient town.