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Welsh Collection (page 19)

Background imageWelsh Collection: Llewelyn Street, Aberffraw Village, Isle of Anglesey, Wales

Llewelyn Street, Aberffraw Village, Isle of Anglesey, Wales Date: 1911

Background imageWelsh Collection: Pennygreen Bridge on the River Severn at Llanidloes

Pennygreen Bridge on the River Severn at Llanidloes
Pennygreen footbridge over the River Severn at Llanidloes, Powys, Wales. Date: 1908

Background imageWelsh Collection: Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey, Wales

Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey, Wales - Min-y-Don Hotel and Castle Rock. Date: 1910

Background imageWelsh Collection: The First Prince of Wales

The First Prince of Wales
King Edward Is infant son Edward (later King Edward II), born at Caernarfon Castle, is presented to the Welsh Chieftains as their Prince

Background imageWelsh Collection: Alfreds Mother presents him with a volume of poetry

Alfreds Mother presents him with a volume of poetry
According to the writings of Asser (a Welsh monk from St David s, Dyfed, who became Bishop of Sherborne in the 890s), the young Alfred (later King Alfred the Great 849-899 AD)

Background imageWelsh Collection: Charles Stewart Rolls (1877 - 1910), Welsh motoring and aviation pioneer

Charles Stewart Rolls (1877 - 1910), Welsh motoring and aviation pioneer. Co-founded of the Rolls-Royce car manufacturing firm with Henry Royce

Background imageWelsh Collection: Front cover of The Graphic, of the pit-mouth immediately after the explosion

Front cover of The Graphic, of the pit-mouth immediately after the explosion, killing 268 men and boys. Date: 11 September 1878

Background imageWelsh Collection: A caravan site at Lake Pala, in Merionethshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

A caravan site at Lake Pala, in Merionethshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Background imageWelsh Collection: The tiny inlet harbour at Solva, , Pembrokeshire, Wales. Date: early 1960s

The tiny inlet harbour at Solva, , Pembrokeshire, Wales. Date: early 1960s

Background imageWelsh Collection: A shepherd bringing in his flock of sheep from the Black Mountains, Wye Valley

A shepherd bringing in his flock of sheep from the Black Mountains, Wye Valley, Brecknockshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Background imageWelsh Collection: The round keep of Pembridge Castle, Herefordshire, an English - Welsh border castle

The round keep of Pembridge Castle, Herefordshire, an English - Welsh border castle. Date: 12th - 13th century

Background imageWelsh Collection: Pembridge Castle, Herefordshire, is an English - Welsh border castle

Pembridge Castle, Herefordshire, is an English - Welsh border castle. Here is the south side, showing the moat and smaller of the drawbridges. Date: 12th - 13th century

Background imageWelsh Collection: The preliminary ploughing of fallow land, prior to afforestation, at St

The preliminary ploughing of fallow land, prior to afforestation, at St. Harmon, Radnorshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Background imageWelsh Collection: The Pavilion, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales, opened in April 1951

The Pavilion, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales, opened in April 1951. Pop concerts by entertainers such as Cliff Richard have been held here, plus sporting events. Date: 1951

Background imageWelsh Collection: Princess Way, part of the then new shopping centre, Swansea, Wales

Princess Way, part of the then new shopping centre, Swansea, Wales. The heart of the city centre was severely bombed in 1941, in what is now termed the Three Nights Blitz. Date: circa 1950

Background imageWelsh Collection: New council houses - Cwmbach near Aberdare, Wales

New council houses - Cwmbach near Aberdare, Wales
New council houses built at the lower end of Cwmbach for Welsh miners and their families, near Aberdare, in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

Background imageWelsh Collection: The distinctive newly built public swimming pool at Wrexham, Clwyd, Wales

The distinctive newly built public swimming pool at Wrexham, Clwyd, Wales. Date: 1960s

Background imageWelsh Collection: A harvest time view of the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire

A harvest time view of the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales, showing the stooks in the fields behind the building. Date: 1960s

Background imageWelsh Collection: A striking view of a Welsh valley, seen from a mountain road near Cwmystwyth

A striking view of a Welsh valley, seen from a mountain road near Cwmystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales. Date: 1960s

Background imageWelsh Collection: A charming path through the woods, known as Artists Valley, Cwm Einion, Furnace

A charming path through the woods, known as Artists Valley, Cwm Einion, Furnace, Cardiganshire, South Wales. Date: 1960s

Background imageWelsh Collection: View of the valley and tiny village of Cwmystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales

View of the valley and tiny village of Cwmystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales. A beautiful scenic mountain road runs from here to Rhyader. Date: 1960s

Background imageWelsh Collection: The winding course of the River Rheidol in the Rheidol Valley, near Capel Bangor

The winding course of the River Rheidol in the Rheidol Valley, near Capel Bangor, a small village in the valley, about four miles from Aberystwyth, Wales. Date: 1960s

Background imageWelsh Collection: A fine view of the River Rheidol, at Ponterwyd, Cardiganshire, Wales

A fine view of the River Rheidol, at Ponterwyd, Cardiganshire, Wales. The two bridges shown carry a minor road and the A44, across the river. Date: 1960s

Background imageWelsh Collection: The charming bay at Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales

The charming bay at Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales, photographed from the cliffs above. Date: 1950s

Background imageWelsh Collection: View of the River Teifi at Cenrath, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

View of the River Teifi at Cenrath, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, renowned for its salmon fishing. Date: 1960s

Background imageWelsh Collection: The front and cliffs at Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

The front and cliffs at Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Background imageWelsh Collection: Sugar Loaf Mountain, Carmarthenshire, Wales. Date: 1960s

Sugar Loaf Mountain, Carmarthenshire, Wales. Date: 1960s

Background imageWelsh Collection: A fine general view of Penparcau, a suburb of Aberystwyth, showing the council estate

A fine general view of Penparcau, a suburb of Aberystwyth, showing the council estate, caravan site and bowling green. Date: 1960s

Background imageWelsh Collection: A striking view of the River Rheidol and the outskirts of the town of Aberystwyth

A striking view of the River Rheidol and the outskirts of the town of Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales. By the river can be seen the Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge railway Date: 1960s

Background imageWelsh Collection: The Prince of Wales Crown

The Prince of Wales Crown
circa 1910s

Background imageWelsh Collection: Station Road, Queensferry, Wales

Station Road, Queensferry, Wales
Station Road, Queensferry, Deeside, Wales. 1923

Background imageWelsh Collection: St Cadvans Church and Assembly Room, Towyn, Wales

St Cadvans Church and Assembly Room, Towyn, Wales
St Cadfans Church, and Assembly Room (now a cinema), Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales. circa 1907

Background imageWelsh Collection: The Duke and Duchess of York invested as bards - Eisteddfod

The Duke and Duchess of York invested as bards - Eisteddfod
The Duke and Duchess of York invested as bards at the Welsh National Eisteddfog at Swansea in August, 1926. They were given the bardic names Albert o Efrog and Betsi o Efrog

Background imageWelsh Collection: Disaster at Troedyrhiw colliery, Wales 1877

Disaster at Troedyrhiw colliery, Wales 1877
Flooded mine at the Troedyrhiw colliery, showing the old Cymmer mine from where the water came. Date: 1877

Background imageWelsh Collection: David Lloyd George

David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor (1863 - 1945), British statesman and Liberal politician

Background imageWelsh Collection: MARI LWYD WELSH CUSTOM

MARI LWYD WELSH CUSTOM
The Mari Lwyd party, a Welsh Christmas custom, the horse representing the Celtic goddess Rhiannon, patron of horses and the end of the old year/beginning of the new one Date: 1960s

Background imageWelsh Collection: ARTHUR & EXCALIBUR ARTHUR & EXCALIBUR

ARTHUR & EXCALIBUR ARTHUR & EXCALIBUR
Not an English myth at all but based on a Welsh story eagerly taken up by the Normans after the conquest as a means of culturally subjugating the English. Dont be fooled!

Background imageWelsh Collection: EISTEDDFOD, WALES 1955

EISTEDDFOD, WALES 1955
The Bardic Procession at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, at Ystradgynlas, Breconshire. The Eisteddfodau were established to encourage Welsh music, customs, languages etc. Date: 1955

Background imageWelsh Collection: WELSH CORGI / 1949

WELSH CORGI / 1949
CHAMPION FORMAKIN ORANGEMAN This corgi lies down facing away from the Camera. Owned by Holmes. Date: 1949

Background imageWelsh Collection: WELSH CORGI / LYING / 1949

WELSH CORGI / LYING / 1949
CHAMPION FORMAKIN ORANGEMAN This corgi lies down facing the camera. Owned by Holmes. Date: 1949

Background imageWelsh Collection: TWO WELSH CORGIS / 1938

TWO WELSH CORGIS / 1938
ROZAVEL RED TAFFY and FOXHEATH RED TAFFY Owned by Mitchell. Date: 1938

Background imageWelsh Collection: FALL / CHILD & SPANIEL FALL / CHILD & SPANIEL

FALL / CHILD & SPANIEL FALL / CHILD & SPANIEL
A young girl with her hair in ribbons with two Welsh Springer spaniels: Philosopher of Dowlands and Dewi Sant. Date: 1946

Background imageWelsh Collection: FALL / WELSH HOUND / 1958

FALL / WELSH HOUND / 1958
BUZZARD Date: 1958

Background imageWelsh Collection: FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1938

FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1938
Two corgis sitting together: HELARIAN WENDA and HELARIAN TESSSA. Owner: Forsyth-Forrest Date: 1938

Background imageWelsh Collection: FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1950

FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1950
WITHYBROOK ROUSER Sitting with a wooden dumbell in its mouth. Owner: MacDonald Date: 1950

Background imageWelsh Collection: FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1949

FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1949
A corgi in its owners arms; the owner is wearing a tweed jacket. Version 1 of 2. Date: 1949

Background imageWelsh Collection: DOG STANDING

DOG STANDING
DILWEL SAUCY PAULETTE Owner: J.H.Jones Date: 1971

Background imageWelsh Collection: FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1948

FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1948
CHAMPION WITHYBROOK BROCK Owner: MacDonald Date: 1948



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