Leighton Grey of Bassaleg Collection

This material is held atGlamorgan Archives / Archifau Morgannwg

Scope and Content

Photograph of officials and contractors at starting-up of new coal breaker, Merthyr Vale Colliery, 11 Apr 1933; photographs of screens and picking belts, Deep Navigation Colliery, c1960s; pen and ink sketch of Maesteg Washery by Tom Hutchinson, 1990

Administrative / Biographical History

The items were originally displayed at the Area Headquarters of the National Coal Board, Llanishen, Cardiff and given to staff members when the building closed. The donor was a group coal preparation engineer for the NCB.

Arrangement

Chronological

Access Information

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Mr Leighton Grey, Nov 2017

Other Finding Aids

A detailed catalogue is available online.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Good condition

Archivist's Note

Compiled by Heather Mountjoy for Glamorgan Archives.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal Glamorgan Archives conditions apply.

Appraisal Information

All records which meet the collection policy of Glamorgan Archives have been retained.

Custodial History

The records remained in the custody of the donor until transferred to Glamorgan Archives.

Accruals

Accruals are possible.

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