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South Wales Collection (#12)

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Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The New Docks at Milford Haven, South Wales (engraving)

The New Docks at Milford Haven, South Wales (engraving)
1046685 The New Docks at Milford Haven, South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Docks at Milford Haven, South Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Strike in South Wales, Amusements of the Colliers, 'Stepping'(engraving)

The Strike in South Wales, Amusements of the Colliers, "Stepping"(engraving)
1105149 The Strike in South Wales, Amusements of the Colliers, " Stepping" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strike in South Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Strike in South Wales, Interior of a Colliers Cottage (engraving)

The Strike in South Wales, Interior of a Colliers Cottage (engraving)
1105126 The Strike in South Wales, Interior of a Colliers Cottage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strike in South Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The South Wales (including Monmouthshire) Silver Wedding Shield (engraving)

The South Wales (including Monmouthshire) Silver Wedding Shield (engraving)
1055352 The South Wales (including Monmouthshire) Silver Wedding Shield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b / w photo)

New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b / w photo)
1100115 New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the House of Commons)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire (b / w photo)

Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire (b / w photo)
1100534 Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: New Congregational Chapel, Newport, Monmouthshire (engraving)

New Congregational Chapel, Newport, Monmouthshire (engraving)
1098439 New Congregational Chapel, Newport, Monmouthshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Congregational Chapel, Newport, Monmouthshire)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: In Skrinkle Bay, South Wales (engraving)

In Skrinkle Bay, South Wales (engraving)
6025555 In Skrinkle Bay, South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Skrinkle Bay, South Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Model Schools in Anglesea-Street, Cork (engraving)

Model Schools in Anglesea-Street, Cork (engraving)
1610539 Model Schools in Anglesea-Street, Cork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model Schools in Anglesea-Street, Cork)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Recent Floods (engraving)

The Recent Floods (engraving)
1621231 The Recent Floods (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Floods. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 July 1875)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The late Mr David Davies, of South Wales, Railway Contractor, Colliery and Dock Owner (engraving)

The late Mr David Davies, of South Wales, Railway Contractor, Colliery and Dock Owner (engraving)
1596567 The late Mr David Davies, of South Wales, Railway Contractor, Colliery and Dock Owner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr David Davies)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Collision between the Steam-Ship Liverpool and the Barque la Plata off Point Lynas

The Collision between the Steam-Ship Liverpool and the Barque la Plata off Point Lynas, Anglesea (engraving)
1588119 The Collision between the Steam-Ship Liverpool and the Barque la Plata off Point Lynas, Anglesea (engraving) by Weedon

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Victoria Hall and Assembly Rooms, Newport, Monmouthshire (engraving)

Victoria Hall and Assembly Rooms, Newport, Monmouthshire (engraving)
1588511 Victoria Hall and Assembly Rooms, Newport, Monmouthshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Hall and Assembly Rooms, Newport)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Severn Tunnel Works (engraving)

The Severn Tunnel Works (engraving)
1060335 The Severn Tunnel Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Severn Tunnel Works)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Strike in South Wales (engraving)

The Strike in South Wales (engraving)
1105127 The Strike in South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strike in South Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales at Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire

The Prince and Princess of Wales at Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire, Reception at the Grand Entrance by the Duke
1054701 The Prince and Princess of Wales at Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire, Reception at the Grand Entrance by the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Mr Gladstone at Swansea, South Wales (engraving)

Mr Gladstone at Swansea, South Wales (engraving)
1050580 Mr Gladstone at Swansea, South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Gladstone at Swansea, South Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Lock-Out in South Wales, Miners breaking Stones on the Brecon Road (engraving)

The Lock-Out in South Wales, Miners breaking Stones on the Brecon Road (engraving)
1053427 The Lock-Out in South Wales, Miners breaking Stones on the Brecon Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lock-Out in South Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving)

The Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving)
1053409 The Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lock-Out in South Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Wreck of the 'Royal Charter'on the Coast of Anglesea, near Moelfre Five Miles from Point Lynas

The Wreck of the "Royal Charter"on the Coast of Anglesea, near Moelfre Five Miles from Point Lynas Lighthouse
1098336 The Wreck of the " Royal Charter" on the Coast of Anglesea, near Moelfre Five Miles from Point Lynas Lighthouse (engraving) by Weedon

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Earl of Anglesa (engraving)

Earl of Anglesa (engraving)
978323 Earl of Anglesa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl of Anglesa. Illustration for The Handbook to Autographs by Frederick G Netherclift (c 1880)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Gladstone Road Schools, Barry, Front Elevation, Assembly Hall (b / w photo)

Gladstone Road Schools, Barry, Front Elevation, Assembly Hall (b / w photo)
3650535 Gladstone Road Schools, Barry, Front Elevation, Assembly Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladstone Road Schools, Barry)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Crosses (engraving)

Crosses (engraving)
3623713 Crosses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crosses. Illustration for [Architectural] Companion (John Henry Parker, 1846).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Cockle Boiling, South Wales (engraving)

Cockle Boiling, South Wales (engraving)
2771515 Cockle Boiling, South Wales (engraving) by Jenkins, Joseph John (1811-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cockle Boiling, South Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire (engraving)

Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire (engraving)
2777282 Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Glamorgan and Monmouthshire Infirmary at Cardiff (engraving)

The Glamorgan and Monmouthshire Infirmary at Cardiff (engraving)
1624219 The Glamorgan and Monmouthshire Infirmary at Cardiff (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glamorgan and Monmouthshire Infirmary at Cardiff)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Newport, Monmouthshire, with Showyard of the Bath and West of England Agricultural Society

Newport, Monmouthshire, with Showyard of the Bath and West of England Agricultural Society (engraving)
1595326 Newport, Monmouthshire, with Showyard of the Bath and West of England Agricultural Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newport)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Lord Salisbury addressing the Conservative Associations at Newport, Monmouthshire (engraving)

Lord Salisbury addressing the Conservative Associations at Newport, Monmouthshire (engraving)
1614284 Lord Salisbury addressing the Conservative Associations at Newport, Monmouthshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Gnoll College, Vale of Neath, South Wales (engraving)

Gnoll College, Vale of Neath, South Wales (engraving)
1609075 Gnoll College, Vale of Neath, South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gnoll College, Vale of Neath, South Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Collieries Strikes and Riots (litho)

The Collieries Strikes and Riots (litho)
1627411 The Collieries Strikes and Riots (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collieries Strikes and Riots)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Collieries Strike in South Wales (engraving)

The Collieries Strike in South Wales (engraving)
1627385 The Collieries Strike in South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collieries Strike in South Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Newport, Monmouthshire (engraving)

Newport, Monmouthshire (engraving)
5201915 Newport, Monmouthshire (engraving) by Westall, William (1781-1850) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newport, Monmouthshire)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Machen Church, South Wales (engraving)

Machen Church, South Wales (engraving)
5204475 Machen Church, South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Machen Church, South Wales, Messrs Habershon, Architects)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Lydstep Caverns, South Wales (engraving)

The Lydstep Caverns, South Wales (engraving)
5206912 The Lydstep Caverns, South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lydstep Caverns, South Wales. Illustration for The Fireside Annual, 1886)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Ragland Castle, Monmouthshire (engraving)

Ragland Castle, Monmouthshire (engraving)
5235604 Ragland Castle, Monmouthshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ragland Castle, Monmouthshire)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Chepstow Castle (engraving)

Chepstow Castle (engraving)
818762 Chepstow Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire, Wales, built in 1067.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Chepstow Castle (engraving)

Chepstow Castle (engraving)
818705 Chepstow Castle (engraving) by Sandby, Paul (1730/1-1809) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire, Wales.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: University College, Cardiff (colour photo)

University College, Cardiff (colour photo)
3091255 University College, Cardiff (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: University College, Cardiff)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Down a Coal Mine during the Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving)

Down a Coal Mine during the Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving)
1053426 Down a Coal Mine during the Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Down a Coal Mine during the Lock-Out in South Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Lock-Out in South Wales, on a Tip, collecting Fuel (engraving)

The Lock-Out in South Wales, on a Tip, collecting Fuel (engraving)
1053411 The Lock-Out in South Wales, on a Tip, collecting Fuel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lock-Out in South Wales, on a Tip, collecting Fuel)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Incidents of a Days Sport with the Otter Hounds in South Wales (engraving)

Incidents of a Days Sport with the Otter Hounds in South Wales (engraving)
1056909 Incidents of a Days Sport with the Otter Hounds in South Wales (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Strike in South Wales, gathering Shindles for Fuel (engraving)

The Strike in South Wales, gathering Shindles for Fuel (engraving)
1105176 The Strike in South Wales, gathering Shindles for Fuel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strike in South Wales, gathering Shindles for Fuel)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Martins Tower, Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire (b / w photo)

Martins Tower, Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire (b / w photo)
1100390 Martins Tower, Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martins Tower, Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Swansea South Dock in April 1959. Winter has just past

Swansea South Dock in April 1959. Winter has just past and we are into spring when this picture was taken. The boats have been sitting here throughout winter but soon with summer approaching

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Ford Motor Manufacturing plant at Bridgend, Wales, Picture taken 12 months

The Ford Motor Manufacturing plant at Bridgend, Wales, Picture taken 12 months before it opened. Picture taken 8th May 1979

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Penarth Pier is a Victorian era pier in the town of Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan

Penarth Pier is a Victorian era pier in the town of Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. The pier was opened in 1898 and was a popular attraction to seaside-goers at the time

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: HRH Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales is greeted by a sea of faces on her walk about

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

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Boys of Stanleytown, South Wales, playing marbles, called locally 'allies'

Boys of Stanleytown, South Wales, playing marbles, called locally "allies"
Boys of Stanleytown, South Wales, playing marbles, called locally " allies". 1st March 1954




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Welcome to South Wales, a captivating region in the beautiful country of Wales, United Kingdom. Situated in Europe, this enchanting destination offers a plethora of breathtaking sights and experiences. Begin your journey at Three Cliffs Bay in Gower, where golden sands meet towering cliffs, creating a picturesque landscape that will leave you awe-inspired. As you explore further, Cardiff Bay awaits with its iconic Millennium Centre standing proudly against the backdrop of sparkling waters. This vibrant city is not only the capital but also boasts historical gems like Castell Coch in Tongwynlais. Venture west to Swansea Marina in West Glamorgan and immerse yourself in its maritime charm. The silhouettes of coalmine pitheads at dusk serve as reminders of South Wales' rich industrial heritage. Delve into history through lithographs depicting Bridgend Station from 1850 or marvel at ancient Gorsedd Stones nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Pontypridd. Sports enthusiasts will find their haven at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff – an architectural masterpiece hosting thrilling events that unite fans from all walks of life. For those seeking a touch of medieval grandeur, Ruthin Castle stands tall in Denbighshire, offering an unforgettable glimpse into bygone eras. As night falls over Caerphilly Castle, fireworks light up the sky and illuminate this magnificent fortress – a sight that truly captures the magic and splendor found throughout South Wales. Whether it's exploring stunning coastlines or delving into centuries-old history and culture, South Wales promises an unforgettable adventure for every traveler. So pack your bags and embark on a journey through this remarkable region where natural beauty meets fascinating heritage.