Pontypool Collection

Haulier and assistant, Baldwins Level, South Wales
A haulier and his assistant, with a pit pony pulling a truck, at Baldwins Clog and Legging Level, near Pontypool, South Wales

Miner riding drams, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
A miner riding a journey of drams (coal trucks) at Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales. Date: 1910

Coal miner filling truck, South Wales mine
A coal miner (Billy Hurland) filling a dram (coal truck) at Baldwins Level (nicknamed Clog and Legging) in a coalmine near Pontypool in South Wales

Miners at the pit bottom, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
A group of miners at the pit bottom of Tirpentwys Colliery, near Pontypool in South Wales

Union Workhouse, Pontypool, Monmouthshire
Pontypool Union workhouse was built in 1837 on Coedygric Road, Griffithstown, Monmouthshire (now Gwent). It later became Panteg County Hospital

View of Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales
View of Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales
View of the derelict Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales. The foreground is littered with pieces of wood, including an empty coffin which has broken apart. The colliery closed in 1969

Miners at the pit bottom, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
A group of miners at the pit bottom of Tirpentwys Colliery, near Pontypool in South Wales

The Bardic Gorsedd, Stone Circle
The Bardic Gorsedd, Its History and Symbolism -- Stone Circle, erected prior to the National Eisteddfod at Pontypool in 1923. 1923

Aerial view, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
Aerial view of Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Winding man, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
The winding man at the coal face in Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Man under coal weighing machine, Llanerch Colliery
A smartly dressed man (Herbert Saunders) standing under a coal weighing machine at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Undercutting coal, Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales
Two men kneeling in a narrow seam, undercutting the coal in Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales

Leo Abse, MP for Pontypool, having breakfast with his wife Marjorie and children - Tobias age 11, Bathsheba age 13 - in the garden of his home in London. With them is their pug dog Trotsky

Pontypool Railway Station, Wales

Pontypool Railway Station Victorian period

Kevin Moseley Wales & Pontypool Rugby Union 03 February 1992 Date: 03 February 1992

Jubilee Festivities at Pontypool, Wales (engraving)
1050461 Jubilee Festivities at Pontypool, Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jubilee Festivities at Pontypool, Wales)

Jubilee Festival at Pontypool, Monmouthshire, on Easter Monday (engraving)
1594810 Jubilee Festival at Pontypool, Monmouthshire, on Easter Monday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jubilee Festival at Pontypool, Monmouthshire)

Trades in Regency England: silk weaving, jewellery and iron forge. Man weaving silk cloth on a loom in Coventry 40, customers in a fancy jewellery shop in Birmingham 41

Trades in Regency England: blacksmith, Jappanner and goats
6340292 Trades in Regency England: blacksmith, Jappanner and goats by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: blacksmith, Jappanner and goats)

Mr Leo Abse, MP, giving a pint of blood at the South Wales Branch of the Medical Aid for Vietnams first blood donation session held at Transport Hall, Charles Street, Cardiff. 5th October 1968

Senator George McGovern entertained to a private dinner party by Leo Abse, MP, at his home in St Johns Wood, London. Pictured, left to right, Mrs Leo Abse, Senator George McGovern, Mr Leo Abse

Sport - Rugby - Gareth Jenkins, Llanelli RFC v Pontypool RFC - March 1975 - Western Mail and Echo Copyright Image

Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales
View of the derelict Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales. The foreground is littered with pieces of wood, including an empty coffin which has broken apart. The colliery closed in 1969

Glyn Pits Colliery, near Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales
Detail of the pump flywheel of the 1845 beam engine, at the Glyn Pits Colliery, near Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales. The mine closed in 1932, but continued as a pumping station into the 1960s

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The Folly at Pontypool

The Coedy-Gric Institution (Pontypool workhouse), Griffithst
The Pontypool Union workhouse at Griffithstown, later also known as the Coedy-Gric Institution. The buildings in the foreground are childrens cottage homes with boys

Union Infirmary Griffithstown, Pontypool
The infirmary at Pontypool Union workhouse on Coedygric Road, Griffithstown, Monmouthshire. The site later became Panteg County Hospital. Date: circa 1908

Glyn Pits Colliery, near Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales
View of the winding engine house, built in 1845, which worked the pumps at the Glyn Pits Colliery, near Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales

Gypsy encampment near Pontypool, South Wales
Two traditional style caravans at a gypsy encampment near Pontypool, South Wales

Women chatting in a back yard, Pontypool, South Wales
A group of women, probably all wives of coal miners, chatting in the back yard of 76 Hanbury Terrace, Pontypool, South Wales. The smiling woman in the spotted skirt is the mother of W E Jones

Gypsy boys making pegs, near Pontypool, South Wales
Two small gypsy boys making pegs, near Pontypool, South Wales

Aerial view of Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales
An aerial view of Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Aerial view of Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales
An aerial view of Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

The Girl on the Film adapted by James Tanner
Promotional postcard for The Girl on the Film adapted by James Tanner from Filmzauber( Film Magic, Berliner Theater, 19/10/1912) by Rudolf Bernauer & Rudolf Schauzer; music Walter Kollo

Wooded River Landscape Cattle 1826 Oil paper mounted
Artokoloro

Wooded River Landscape Fisherman Boat 1826 Oil
Artokoloro

A Landscape at Wick, Gloucestershire, Below the Rocks, Benjamin Barker, 1776-1838, British

Steam powered winding engine, South Wales
A steam powered winding engine, possibly at the Glyn Pits Colliery, near Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales. The mine closed in 1932, but continued as a pumping station into the 1960s

Coalface workers, Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales
Two coalface workers at Baldwins Level, near Pontypool, South Wales

Miners at Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales
A group of miners from the morning shift pose for their photo in a coal seam at Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales

Collapsed roof, Llanerch Colliery, South Wales
View of a collapsed roof at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales. Some of the thick wooden props have broken

Miners in shaft lift, Llanerch Colliery, South Wales
Miners standing in a shaft lift at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Model boat sailing club, near Pontypool, South Wales
A Sunday model boat sailing club, meeting at Furnace Pond near Pontypool in South Wales

Main haulage track, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
A miner stands alongside the main haulage track or road at Tirpentwys Colliery, near Pontypool in South Wales

Entrance to Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales
View of the entrance to Baldwins Level near Pontypool in South Wales

Coal screening machine, Llanerch Colliery, South Wales
View of a jigger or coal screening machine at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

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"Pontypool: A Glimpse into the Rich Coal Mining History of South Wales" In this captivating image, a dedicated coal miner is seen diligently filling his truck with precious coal at a mine in Pontypool, South Wales. The resilience and bravery of miners are beautifully portrayed as one rides drams deep within the Tirpentwys Colliery, showcasing their unwavering commitment to their craft. Gathering together at the pit bottom of Tirpentwys Colliery, these miners share stories and camaraderie after a hard day's work, exemplifying the tight-knit community that thrived in Pontypool. Remnants of history stand tall as we catch a glimpse of the Union Workhouse in Pontypool, Monmouthshire - an enduring symbol of social welfare during challenging times. With determination etched on their faces, a haulier and his assistant navigate through Baldwins Level in South Wales, transporting vital resources from the depths below. Behold. An awe-inspiring view unfolds before our eyes - Tirpentwys Colliery majestically sprawls across Pontypool's landscape; its significance deeply embedded within Welsh heritage. Time has taken its toll on this once-thriving colliery as it now stands derelict amidst Pontypool's surroundings - serving as a poignant reminder of bygone days filled with laborious toil and dreams untold. Immerse yourself in tradition as you witness The Bardic Gorsedd stone circle; where poets and scholars gather to celebrate Welsh culture through literature and music – an ode to Pontypool's rich artistic heritage. Witnessing firsthand the meticulous process involved in undercutting coal at Baldwins Level unveils both skillful craftsmanship and sheer determination that defined mining operations in Pontypool.