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South Wales Collection (#2)

Welcome to South Wales, a captivating region in the beautiful country of Wales, United Kingdom

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Rain sweeping across Rhossili at sunset showing the shipwreck of the Helvetia, Rhossili, Gower

Rain sweeping across Rhossili at sunset showing the shipwreck of the Helvetia, Rhossili, Gower, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Rain clouds and reflections on Rhossili beach at sunset showing the shipwreck of the Helvetia

Rain clouds and reflections on Rhossili beach at sunset showing the shipwreck of the Helvetia, Rhossili, Gower, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Reflections in wet sand at dusk, Rhossili, Gower, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Reflections in wet sand at dusk, Rhossili, Gower, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Mewslade Bay at sunset, Gower Peninsula, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Mewslade Bay at sunset, Gower Peninsula, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Chris Evans, DJ on Radio One, presents the Radio One Roadshow from Tenby in South Wales

Chris Evans, DJ on Radio One, presents the Radio One Roadshow from Tenby in South Wales. The huge crowd go wild as the event is broadcast live on BBC Radio One. Picture taken 23rd August 1996

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Handball Court in Nelson, Glamorgan, South Wales, 8th August 1969

The Handball Court in Nelson, Glamorgan, South Wales, 8th August 1969. The three walled court has stood in the town since 1860

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Holiday makers enjoy the Swimming and Paddling Pools at Trecco Bay, Porthcawl, Bridgend

Holiday makers enjoy the Swimming and Paddling Pools at Trecco Bay, Porthcawl, Bridgend, South Wales, 28th July 1979

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The old and the new... retired miner JOhn James aged 63, from Cwmbran

The old and the new... retired miner JOhn James aged 63, from Cwmbran, still enjoys the traditional holiday at Trecco Bay, Porthcawl, Bridgend, South Wales, 28th July 1980

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Scenes in Wattstown, South Wales. Located in the Rhondda Valley in the county borough of

Scenes in Wattstown, South Wales. Located in the Rhondda Valley in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, ceremonial county Mid Glamorgan, Wales

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Penarth, Glamorgan, South Wales, c. 1920s

Penarth, Glamorgan, South Wales, c. 1920s
View to the sea and promenade at the seaside town of Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Holidaymakers are returning from the front in the heat of a summers day

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Pendine, Glamorgan, September 1924

Pendine, Glamorgan, September 1924
A GWR Publicity view of the village of Pendine on the Carmarthenshire border with Glamorgan, South Wales in September 1924

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: US soldiers embarking a ship in a GWR South Wales Dock, 1942

US soldiers embarking a ship in a GWR South Wales Dock, 1942
The GWR docks in South Wales became busy points for the arrival and departure of US troops from mid 1942 when the first American ship to arrive at the Companys docks berthed at Swansea on the 18th

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Rainy morning at Mumbles

Rainy morning at Mumbles
Rainy morning at Bracelet Bay in Mumbles, Wales and Mumbles lighthouse can be seen on distant cliffs

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Antique map, Hereford, Worester, Monmouth, Gloucester, Shropshire, 19th Century

Antique map, Hereford, Worester, Monmouth, Gloucester, Shropshire, 19th Century
Antique map, Hereford, Worester, Monmouth, Gloucester, Shropshire, England and Wales 19th Century

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: New Church, built by Sir Benjamin Hall, at Abercarn, South Wales, 1854. Creator: Unknown

New Church, built by Sir Benjamin Hall, at Abercarn, South Wales, 1854. Creator: Unknown
New Church, built by Sir Benjamin Hall, at Abercarn, South Wales, 1854. Church provided...for the sole use of the native Cymri...The edifice is built of the fine stone of the locality...The sculpture

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Sunset over Three Cliffs Bay on the spectacular Gower coastline, South Wales, UK

Sunset over Three Cliffs Bay on the spectacular Gower coastline, South Wales, UK. Spring (March) 2022

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Worms Head at twilight off the coast of the Gower Peninsula, South Wales, UK. Autumn (November) 2021

Worms Head at twilight off the coast of the Gower Peninsula, South Wales, UK. Autumn (November) 2021

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Twilight over Mewslade Bay on the Gower Peninsula, South Wales, UK

Twilight over Mewslade Bay on the Gower Peninsula, South Wales, UK. Winter (February) 2019

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Sunrise, Usk Valley, South Wales, UK

Sunrise, Usk Valley, South Wales, UK

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Sunrise, Usk Valley, South Wales, UK

Sunrise, Usk Valley, South Wales, UK

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Sunrise, Usk Valley, South Wales, UK

Sunrise, Usk Valley, South Wales, UK

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Dramatic cliffs along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, South Wales, UK. Winter

Dramatic cliffs along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, South Wales, UK. Winter

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Storm waves at Porthcawl Pier, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Storm waves at Porthcawl Pier, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Storm waves over Porthcawl Pier, Porthcawl, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Storm waves over Porthcawl Pier, Porthcawl, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Sunset from Dunraven Bay, Southerndown, Glamorgan Heritage Coast, South Wales, United Kingdom

Sunset from Dunraven Bay, Southerndown, Glamorgan Heritage Coast, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Nash Point, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Nash Point, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Dunraven Bay, Southerndown, Glamorgan Heritage Coast, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Dunraven Bay, Southerndown, Glamorgan Heritage Coast, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Looking towards Nash Point from Southerndown, Glamorgan Heritage Coast, South Wales

Looking towards Nash Point from Southerndown, Glamorgan Heritage Coast, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: A garden shelter at Mounton House, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)

A garden shelter at Mounton House, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309177 A garden shelter at Mounton House, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: H. Avray Tipping's bedroom, Mounton House, Gwent, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)

H. Avray Tipping's bedroom, Mounton House, Gwent, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309180 H. Avray Tipping's bedroom, Mounton House, Gwent, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The entrance front from the north, Mounton House, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)

The entrance front from the north, Mounton House, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309178 The entrance front from the north, Mounton House, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The garden front from the south east, Mounton House, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)

The garden front from the south east, Mounton House, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309176 The garden front from the south east, Mounton House, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Long Gallery looking south east, Mounton House, Gwent, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)

The Long Gallery looking south east, Mounton House, Gwent, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309179 The Long Gallery looking south east, Mounton House, Gwent, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Caerphilly Castle, from 'Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, 1800

Caerphilly Castle, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, 1800. Creator: John Hill
Caerphilly Castle, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", January 1, 1800

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Cardiff Castle, from 'Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, August 26, 1799

Cardiff Castle, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797, August 26, 1799
Cardiff Castle, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", August 26, 1799

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Swansey, from 'Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797', February 1, 1800

Swansey, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", February 1, 1800
Swansey, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", February 1, 1800

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The Hanging Tower at Caerphilly, from 'Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, 1800

The Hanging Tower at Caerphilly, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, 1800. Creator: John Hill
The Hanging Tower at Caerphilly, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", January 1, 1800

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Glanusk Park, Brecknockshire, Wales. 1880 (engraving)

Glanusk Park, Brecknockshire, Wales. 1880 (engraving)
7235884 Glanusk Park, Brecknockshire, Wales. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Glanusk Park, Brecknockshire, Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: The drama of mining, extraction from a well of workers who died after an explosion in a Welsh mine

The drama of mining, extraction from a well of workers who died after an explosion in a Welsh mine (colour litho)
2814768 The drama of mining, extraction from a well of workers who died after an explosion in a Welsh mine (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Attack on the Westgate Hotel, Newport on 4th November 1839 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Attack on the Westgate Hotel, Newport on 4th November 1839 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF294003 Attack on the Westgate Hotel, Newport on 4th November 1839 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Approximately 5)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Newport Rising, Wales, 1839 (engraving)

Newport Rising, Wales, 1839 (engraving)
7173333 Newport Rising, Wales, 1839 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street battle between Chartists and soldiers during the Newport Rising, Wales, 1839)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Vale of Conway, 19th century (Watercolour)

Vale of Conway, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261549 Vale of Conway, 19th century (Watercolour) by Barnes, J. H. & Cole, J. H. (19th century); 43x74 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Vale of Conway, Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Idwall, North Wales, 1850-1900 (Watercolour)

Idwall, North Wales, 1850-1900 (Watercolour)
7261371 Idwall, North Wales, 1850-1900 (Watercolour) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900); 33.5x50.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Idwall)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Conway Castle [2], 1800-59 (Watercolour)

Conway Castle [2], 1800-59 (Watercolour)
7261665 Conway Castle [2], 1800-59 (Watercolour) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 17x28 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Conway Castle (2), Wales

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Beddgelert, North Wales, 1800-49 (Watercolour)

Beddgelert, North Wales, 1800-49 (Watercolour)
7261347 Beddgelert, North Wales, 1800-49 (Watercolour) by Wint, Peter de (1784-1849); 26.5x43.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Beddgelert)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Conway Castle [3], 1800-59 (Watercolour)

Conway Castle [3], 1800-59 (Watercolour)
7261342 Conway Castle [3], 1800-59 (Watercolour) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 18.5x25.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Conway Castle (3); Watercolour; Cox

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Cader Idris, North Wales, 1800-49 (Watercolour)

Cader Idris, North Wales, 1800-49 (Watercolour)
7261669 Cader Idris, North Wales, 1800-49 (Watercolour) by Wint, Peter de (1784-1849); 19.5x29.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Cader Idris, North Wales)

Background imageSouth Wales Collection: Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)

Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)
7261503 Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, 1767-1816 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 20.3x30.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey)




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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.