of Briton Ferry. The photo may be available to buy, but needs to be checked and optimised before you can place an order. 75 views Old Time Briton Ferry Firemen, c.1910 ChrisLewis 55 views Briton Ferry Fire Service attending a fire at the "Bowens" ChrisLewis 23 views View from Giants Grave, Briton Ferry ChrisLewis The second road crossing was completed in 1994 to carry the London to Wales M4 motorway across the River Neath to supersede the A48. The town is served by the Briton Ferry railway station, which is now accessed from Shelone Road. The typical service pattern has been one train approximately every two hours in each direction, but Transport for Wales, which took over the Wales and Borders franchise in October 2018, intends to operate further services.[29]. Resolven Carnival 1930. incl. The Public Hall, Briton Ferry, showed silent films when they first came out. C.O.Williams, W.Kingdon Owen, A.Pike, E.J.Morris. 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[20] The firm at Giant's Grave, which operated from 1906 until 1979, broke up 197 merchant ships and 94 Admiralty.[21]. Above the dense matrix of streets and busy roads of Briton Ferry, the park and incline give access to Craig y Darren Woods and offers some respite from the town's traffic. Christopher Davies, Sketty. H.Habberly Price, A forced landing by an aeroplane causes excitement in Glynneath. 1904. Details of prices, sizes and other specifications will also be shown on the next page. BP's oil refinery at Llandarcy closed four years later. BRITON FERRY / NEATH OLD AND NEW - Facebook our terms and conditions of use. Baglan and Briton Ferry Photos | Stupendous photos of Baglan RFC players and officials taken at the Evans Bevan Playing Fields at the end of the 1967/1968 season A view of Neath in 1792. Will Davies, Phil Neath. 1. [undated], The Eagle Tinplate Works, Melincryddan. 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Briton Ferry has junction J42, which is 184 miles (296km) from the motorway's eastern end and 15mi (24km) from its western at Pont Abraham. Discussion. early 1920s incl. Neath prisoners of war at Schweidnitz. Click or tap a photo or map to view a larger version. Sign up now. Many old established businesses, engaged solely in shipbreaking and the disposal of the material, have extensive yards provided with the most up-to-date equipment. William Squires. Browse our selection of vintage and retro black & white photographs of Briton Ferry, along with old maps, local history books, and fascinating memories that our visitors have contributed. In particular it makes ordering things like calendars much easier - simply create an Album of the 12 photos you like and then use the Album when placng your order - our order process will give you this option. Produced by quoting the Frith negative number,(s) the town name and size of print you would like to buy. Mayor Tom Cole. Herbert and Rev. Register to find out more and create your first album! It filled the final 6.2mi (10km) gap in the motorway between Newport and west Wales, Its completion presented formidable problems, with extensive industrial and commercial development, estuarine flood-lands and the navigable River Neath all lying in the path of possible routes. Old Cinemas in Neath & District. By 1953, only the Albion Steelworks remained in the town, all other tinplate production having ceased. Events. You must be signed in to save to an album. In order to capture the cinema scene of years gone by, we include below some photograph found on the Internet. Briton Ferry is on the mouth of the River Neath, where it enters Swansea Bay, and is the first river crossing along the Roman road that follows the coastline along that part of South Wales. One explanation for the name of the nearby Giant's Grave is the presence of a cromlech. However, if you would particularly like to buy one of these As part of a regeneration programme instigated by Briton Ferry Brunel Dock Trust in 2005 to preserve, restore and maintain the heritage of Brunel's historic site and its structures for public benefit,[citation needed] a tower, which formed part of the complex, was refurbished. Neath Times - Briton Ferry Steelworks was originally an | Facebook They were built on land close to the River Neath and the South Wales Railway built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. incl. Baglan and Briton Ferry Photos | The Old Road Ground,Briton Ferry [25] Prominent Independent Labour Party representatives were Councillor Joe Branch, Ivor O. Thomas and Ivor H. Thomas, the founder of the South Wales branch of the National Council for Civil Liberties. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts. [27] The town had the distinction of providing Parliament with four MPs during 1955: Dai L. Mort, Ivor O. Thomas, Raymond Gower and Ronald Rees. In 1875, the French-born engineer Louis Gustave Mouchel established himself in Briton Ferry and quickly became involved in several successful enterprises. S.McNeil, W.E.Price, W.Davies, C.Thomas, F.Rees, E.P.Lewis. Richards, Tom Reason, Llew Reason, W.H.Parry, Jan Trott, W.J.Saunders, The ferry boat crossing was some 2 miles (3.2km) from the bridge across the River Neath at Neath. Hier gibt es ein interessantes, altes Foto - etwa aus den 1960er 285261568466 The water level was maintained by a single gate, which included a buoyancy chamber. TREE TOPS GUEST HOUSE - Prices & Reviews (Briton Ferry, Wales) [undated], A busy scene at Skewen wharves prior to closure in 1925, Cwm Coryn Sandworks, Pontneddfechan. c1905, Godre Rhos Chapel near Crynant. War Damage,Old Road,Briton Ferry,364: War Damage,Pendrill Street,Neath,367: WVS,Lorry(1940),Neath,358 : Old Neath and District in Pictures [Last Updated : 19 Sept 2002 - Gareth Hicks] Hide hide. For Anyone. An album is a way to save a selection of Frith photos, maps and memories that are of interest to you. 1922, The Staff, County Secondary School for Boys, Neath [Neath Boys' Grammar All our photos are printed as optimised versions of their originals, this process can take anything from 15 minutes to several hours. John Mills's sculpture at the southern end of the town, The Crossing, symbolises the town's industrial and maritime history through the importance of its bridges and river crossing. Private Charles Palmer, Resolven, 33rd Foot, Duke of Wellington's Regiment. since 1860. G.Hayward, W.David, F.Hayward, L.Roberts, 1940, A Neath Abbey loco in the mid 1850s. Neath Intermediate School Girls Cricket Team. Neath Antiquarian Society 1952-3 incl. Mrs. Morris, Mrs. John Davies, The Mayoress of Neath, Levi James, John Comrades James Jones, A.Armstrong, E.G.Wilkinson, Briton hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy Briton ferry hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy Wards Scrapyard, Briton Ferry, River Neath, South Wales. Simply click on the relevant illustration for further details. Painting by Thomas Horner Sir S.T.Evans M.P. 1928, Neath RFC. Rather a sad view before it was replaced by Please send us an enquiry if you are interested in buying this image Since 20th April, 2013 Pictured L-R: 32 year old Geraint Evans from Briton Ferry has his MMR vaccine by a nurse at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Port Talbot, south Wales. More. See more. 1919, Opening of the public library, Neath 1905, Corner of Cow Lane and Cattle St. [Neath], In celebration of the Coronation of Edward VII, Green St., Neath, in early Edwardian times, Victoria Gardens before the Gorsedd Stones appeared in the National Eisteddfod It opened in 1861 following the town's ironworks in 1846 and the Red Jacket and Briton Ferry Copperworks on the West Bank of the river in 1849 and 1853. Media. Briton Ferry Llansawel. Frank John, Henry Davies, John John, George Brown, Thomas Hughes, Fred Baglan and Briton Ferry Photos The newer bridge, having completed the motorway and effectively replacing the old Briton Ferry Bridge on the A48, is clearly visible some distance away to the left. historic maps, Hopkins, Tom Thornton, Elias John, William Davies, Alf Taylor, Mrs. Alf the Orchard Welsh Premier Women's League match between Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies and Aberystwyth Town Ladies at the Old Road Welfare Ground in Briton Ferry, Wales, UK on 25, April 2021. Credit: Duncan Thomas/Majestic . This image is a Reference Print: [9] In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, coastal shipping at Giant's Grave's wharves loaded coal for export from pits in the Neath Valley via Neath Canal and unloaded iron ore and limestone. High-rise housing was attempted in the 1950s due to a shortage of building land, but it was not a success. Copyright Frith Content Inc 1998-2023. Copyright 01/05/2023 Alamy Ltd. All rights reserved. those pioneering days we have evolved sophisticated and wharf, The old river bridge at Resolven. No advertising everything else will be removed. Column 1-Category;Column 2-Name;Column 3-Place; Column 4-Plate No. Louie Cornwell, Lionel Phillips, _ Anthony, Teddy Steer, Arthur Lewis, Neath scouts with US newspaper magnate R.H. Randolph Hearst. for our site. [1930s? Birchall, A view of Neath River - The Main [Colliery Co?] Sir Griffiths Thomas, Cwrt H.L.Roberts, H. Alex Clarke, Capt. This view of Briton Ferry from the hill which overlooks the older Bridge looking North. 3 and 4 Pits [undated], Another view of Skewen Main Colliery No. Feel free to advertise your local businesses! Value 4.3. 31 1899, Market Stallholders Assembly, 1936. incl. . On receipt of your enquiry our archivist will check the scan and advise you if the quality is good enough. On receipt of your enquiry our archivist will check the scan and advise you if the quality is good enough. Jack Williams Copyright 01/05/2023 Alamy Ltd. All rights reserved. At certain low tides, it was possible to walk across the river via a ford close to the ferry route using stepping stones. Showing new delivery van. We will replace these with better copies IF any are sent to us. [undated], Skewen Main Colliery No. [undated], SS Main, cargo ship of the Main Colliery Co. [undated], The Mill, Efail Fach, Pontrhydyfen. 1896, Welcoming home the troops, Glynneath, 1918, Wellfield Place, Glynneath, before The Great War, Skewen. 1915, N.O.R. An Edwardian photo of Green St. Woodside Avenue under construction; 1924, Leicester House in Glynneath 1935. RM D6PNHK - Swansea,UK. Goalkeeper Courtney Young of Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies claims the ball from a corner during the Orchard Welsh Premier Women's League match between Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies and Aberystwyth Town Ladies at the Old Road Welfare Ground in Briton Ferry, Wales, UK on 25, April 2021. [11] The gate was 56 feet (17m) wide, and the unique structure with its floating caisson was designed by Brunel's father, Sir Marc Brunel. J.R.Rees, Report problems or contribute information. Register to find out more and create your first album! Explore and buy nostalgic photos of Briton Ferry. For mainly political reasons, thirty-seven of the town's residents were imprisoned during World War I for opposing conscription. . Learn more about how you can collaborate with us. it has not been shown on our website before as it has not been optimised and therefore may not meet the quality standards we require for use in our normal product range. Browse our selection of vintage, retro and nostalgic black and white photographs Society and Neath Antiquarian Society to Neath Why are these different? incl. If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here? Search with an image file or link to find similar images, Search for stock images, vectors and videos. [31] The park is designated Grade II on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.[32]. The western viaduct crosses the River Neath, and the eastern viaduct crosses the former dock area of Briton Ferry and the South Wales main railway line.[30]. Windsor Cinema Neath - opened in May 1936. Photo of Briton Ferry, The Incline c.1950. Wards Scrapyard, Briton Ferry | Flickr 3 and No. Lt. Talbot, Chief Constable it has not been shown on our website before as it has not been optimised and therefore may not meet the quality standards we require for use in our normal product range. In 1860 Frith began supplying photos to retailers. Cllr. Briton Ferry had its Urban District Council from 1895 to 1922, when it formed part of Aberavon Parliamentary Constituency. Create a Photo Gift with this photo, add a memory, send an ePostcard and view more information. Since It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs K.Frazer, J.E.Cribb, J.Taylor, W.H.Trick, T.Noore, W.H.Beynon, J.O.Sullivan, 62 reviews. incl. However it was George Henry J Davey (1839-1911 . By using this service you agree to Miss Eldridge, Miss Evelyn James, Dr. Reason, Miss Roberts, George Davies, Queen Lily - operetta performed by St. Thomas Church c1920. Find the right content for your market. Branch was the first chair of the constituency Labour Party. Its original layout of formal and informal areas remains complete and includes sports facilities. In the 1850s, the Briton Ferry Floating Dock Company was incorporated and bought land from the Earl of Jersey to build the Briton Ferry Docks. The economic transformation of the area in the second half of the last century resulted in few original industries surviving in the town, though new industries have been created in Neath-Port Talbot's adjacent communities of Baglan, Jersey Marine and Melyncryddan. 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An album is a way to save a selection of Frith photos, maps and memories that are of interest to you. Giants Grave, Theo Ward Shipbreakers 1961, Download this free history of the Collection. Alamy and its logo are trademarks of Alamy Ltd. and are registered in certain countries. Briton Ferry Glamorgan - Vision of Britain Welcome to Tree Tops, a small homely family-run guest house conveniently situated on the A474 at Briton Ferry 1.5Miles from the M4 (London-South Wales) motorway off junction 41 and within 5 minute drive of the old market town of Neath, and 15 minutes drive from . Bingo took over before it was replaced by flats - Construction of the first river bridge crossing took place from 19491955 and was one of the first large-scale road bridges to be constructed in Britain after World War II as part of the A48 Neath bypass road scheme. [6] The original course of the River Neath may have been through the Jersey Marine gap between the isolated hills, which formed a rocky ridge between Briton Ferry and Jersey Marine. Wales Cymru South (step 2) Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies. On receipt of your enquiry our archivist will check the scan and advise you if the quality is good enough. Production generally lasted until the 1970s. Briton Ferry - Neath Road - Old Postcard 1303 | eBay The Lodge Cinema Briton Ferry. c1930, Taylor Struve & Co Works Outing 1881. incl. There was no male issue, so she left the estate to her godson George, Earl of Jersey. 2. The dock is a scheduled Ancient Monument. The 1860s saw the start of tinplate manufacturing from puddled iron until steel-making started in the town at the end of the 19th century. 1881, [Poster for] Fredk. Learn more. Photo of Briton Ferry, Giants Grave 1961 - Francis Frith You can create as many Albums as you want, so perhaps make one for your hometown, where you live now, where your parents live now etc. About. The UKs leading archive and publisher of local photographs RM2F329CT - General View of Old Road Briton Ferry Llansawel v Cardiff Met at Old Road in the Welsh Premier Women's League on the 14th March 2021. Credit: Lewis Mi However, if you would particularly like to buy one of these The town is currently in the parliamentary constituency of Aberavon, having been in Neath constituency from 1945 until 1983. firebricks], Briton Ferry Docks early in the [20th] century, Neath Abbey ruins Restorers. In 1860 Frith began supplying photos to retailers. Rev Seth Joshua. Mayor Hopkin Morgan, Clerical Staff of Evans Bevan. Browse our selection of vintage, retro and nostalgic black and white photographs of Briton Ferry. Undertakers and Complete Funeral Furnishers. George Forme, J.W.Jones, D.Jones, Briton Ferry Steelworks was originally an ironworks built by the entrepreneurs George and Joseph Davey, Charles Lean and Edward Willett. War. [8] As a participant in the Swansea Bay City Deal, Neath-Port Talbot Council aims for a share in the project to future-proof at least 10,300 properties over five years by making low carbon, energy-efficient homes, with 7,000 retro-fitted to existing houses and 3,300 newly built.[18][17]. maps THIS SITE IS FOR EVERYONE TO SHARE SOME PHOTO'S AND KNOWLEDGE OF BRITON FERRY AND NEATH OLD AND NEW, AND SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE ON FACEBOOK FROM THIS AREAIT IS NOT TO SELL OR ADVERTISE THEIR. Terms & Conditions of Use The Metal Box Company's closure was announced in 2015, and its premises were bought by Neath-Port Talbot Council in 2017. 1790, The Neath Swing Bridge in the course of construction. stay in Neath. J.H.P.Waring, A.E.I.Curtis, E.J.Hopes, J.B.Williams, H.W.Rice Evans, W.K.Owen, [11] The inner basin has been largely built upon. H.Reason, Wesley Evans, Johnny [15], The wharves at Briton Ferry are run by Neath Port Authority, the most important of which are Giant's Wharf, which handles steel, scrap, coke, coal and machine parts, and Ironworks Wharf, which handles minerals such as sand and cement. 1925 incl. 296,669,475 stock photos, 360 panoramic images, vectors and videos, Share Alamy images with your team and customers. but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. [undated]. [9] When it opened in 1861, the dock consisted of an outer tidal basin which had round-ended jetties at its mouth and quays along its sides and an inner floating dock of 5.3 hectares, enclosed by masonry walls and sandstone.