James Richings (formerly of Neath): Correspondence with Penry M Rees of Cardiff [son of Reverend T Mardy Rees, minister of Gnoll Road Congregational Church, Neath] (including copy of Penry M Reess poem At the Going Down of the Sun)

This material is held atNeath Antiquarian Society Archives

Reference
- GB 3167 NAS Z 25/43/1-4
Dates of Creation
- 18-22 Dec 1947
Language of Material
- English
Physical Description
- 4 papers

Archive Record|Table of contents

Engravings and other recordsNAS Z 25

Samuel Middiman and Francis Jukes, engravers: West View of the Town and Bay of Swansea, drawn by S[amuel] Middiman, engraved by S[amuel] Middiman and F[rancis] Jukes, published by F[rancis] Jukes, Howland Str[ee]t, LondonNAS Z 25/1

West View of Oyster-mouth Castle and Village, drawn by S[amuel] Middiman, engraved by S[amuel] Middiman and F[rancis] Jukes, published by F[rancis] Juk[es], Howland Str[eet], LondonNAS Z 25/2

Oystermouth Castle with its village and lighthouse, Swansea Bay, lithographed by J Newman and Co., 48 Watling St[reet], London, published by Ivey and Pearse, SwanseaNAS Z 25/3

Newspaper cuttings and extract from [Gl]amorgan Herald, Herald of Wales, Metal Bulletin, Neath Guardian, [South Wales] Evening Post and Western Mail concerning events in and history of locality (including articles on annual meeting of Neath Nursing Association, 3 Jul 1931; Alfred Russel Wallaces life in district of Neath, 5 Oct 1935; Ivy Tower, Gnoll, 28 Mar [19]36 and 9 Sep [19]66; Cymla Chest Hospital, 4 Jan 1963; town guide to Neath (1907), 20 Mar 1964; closure of Hibberts chemist shop, Neath, 19 Jun [19]64 and [1964]; Neath Civic Centre (on day of opening), 1 Mar, and 4 Mar 1966; Rear-Admiral Hugh Evan-Thomas, [31 May 1966]; history of St Davids Church, Neath, 1 Dec [19]66; Evan Evans, brewer, and family, 26 Jun 1967; Roman fort at Neath, 23 Oct 1967; closure of Allins grocery business, Neath, 14 Aug 1969; Neath Castle, 8 Nov 1969; possible layout of Neath town centre in 2001 as envisaged by planners, 19 Feb 1970)NAS Z 25/4/1-59

Contributions by members of Aberafan and Margam District Historical Society to Neath Guardian (including articles on Merthyr Mawr church, 17 Aug [19]28; river names of district, 18 Jan 1929; Caerphilly castle, 26 Aug 1932; St Athan church and manor, 2 and 9 Sep 1932; Eglwys Brewis church and manor, 9 and 16 Dec [19]32, and 6 Jan [19]33; folklore of district, 24 Feb, 3 and 31 Mar, 21 Apr, and 12 May 1933)NAS Z 25/5/1-34

Neath local history quiz questions and answers printed in Neath GuardianNAS Z 25/6/1-91

Neath Young Mens Christian Association: Mutual improvement class syllabusNAS Z 25/7

Neath Borough Council: Report on ancient monuments in borough of Neath (including paragraphs concerning hill forts, Llantwit Church and St Thomass Church, standing stone at Court Sart, and St Giless Church)NAS Z 25/8

Catalogue of books, (no. 7), concerning history and literature of Wales, issued by J Kyrle Fletcher Limited, 79 High Street, The Bridge, Newport, Mon[mouthshire]NAS Z 25/9

Neath Nursing Association: Annual reports, statements of accounts and lists of subscribersNAS Z 25/10/1-2

Peniel Green Board Schools, Llansamlet: Poster advertising performance of operetta The Holiday Concert by English Congregational Church choirNAS Z 25/11

Statement of accounts of Swansea Savings Bank, Heathfield Street, Swansea (including statement that The Swansea Savings Bank is established for the safe custody and increase of small savings belonging to the industrious classes, and also of the funds of Friendly Societies, Charitable Institutions, and Penny Banks. The deposits are invested in the Bank of England, in the names of the Commissioners for the reduction of the National Debt, for the benefit of Depositors. The industrious and frugal are thus enabled, by saving small sums, to make a provision for times of need.)NAS Z 25/12

Gnoll Road Congregational Church, Neath: Jubilee magazine celebrating 50th anniversary (including history of Church; lists and photographs of ministers and officers of Church; list of preachers for jubilee week services; photographs of choir, interior and exterior of Church, Penydre Mission, Sunday school officers)NAS Z 25/13

Welsh National Temple of Peace and Health: Programme for laying of foundation stone of Temple of Peace in Cathays Park, Cardiff, by Viscount Halifax, Lord Privy SealNAS Z 25/14

Tretower Court, Breconshire: Official guide by C A Ralegh Radford. (His Majestys Stationery Office, London)NAS Z 25/15

English Congregational Church, Llansamlet: ticket for performance of cantata Little Gipsy by Band of Hope choirNAS Z 25/16

Programme for performance of cantata Santa Claus at the SchoolNAS Z 25/17

Peniel Green Board School, Llansamlet: Programme for performance of operetta The Merry Party (including statement that proceeds will be devoted towards the purchase of a Piano for the School.)NAS Z 25/18

Gwyn Hall, Neath: Programme for performance of operetta A Royal Jester by Gnoll Road Congregational Church choirNAS Z 25/19

Gwyn Hall, Neath: Programme for performance of operetta Mystic Mirror by 1st and 2nd Neath Boy Scouts and Girl GuidesNAS Z 25/20

Draft of address from members of Welsh Plate and Sheet Manufacturers Association to Frederick William Gibbins of Garthmor, Neath, chairman of Association, to place on record the value of the services you have rendered to the Tinplate Trade over a period of many years, and take the opportunity of your having now presided over us for 10 years to do so (including list of member companies of Association)NAS Z 25/21/1-2

Welsh National Temple of Peace and Health: Order of service in memory of Sir Daniel Lleufer Thomas (1863-1940)NAS Z 25/22

Young Mens Christian Association: Certificate by which Young Mens Christian Association gratefully acknowledges the services rendered by Alderman J Richings of Neath in its work for the welfare of His Majestys Forces and Merchant Navy, and during the aerial bombardment of Britain (with accompanying letter from Sir Henry McMahon, president, National Council of Young Mens Christian Associations (Incorporated), 112 Great Russell Street, London)NAS Z 25/23/1-2

Industrial action in the South Wales coalfield: Cartoons of the Welsh Coal Strike by J M Staniforth. (Western Mail Limited, Cardiff). (A collection of cartoons depicting South Wales coal strike of 1898 originally published in Western Mail and Evening Express)NAS Z 25/24

Welsh Plate and Sheet Manufacturers Association: Invitation to, and programme of music, menu and toast list for, banquet and presentation of service of plate and illuminated address, to Ernest Trubshaw of Ael-y-Bryn, Llanelli, to record our grateful appreciation of the eminent services rendered by you in the capacity of Chairman of Association, at Hotel Metropole, Swansea (with copy of illuminated address)NAS Z 25/25/1-4

John Kyrle Fletcher, author and bookseller: Catalogue of books, (no. 6), concerning topography of Wales and Monmouthshire, issued by J Kyrle Fletcher Limited, 79 High Street, The Bridge, Newport, Mon[mouthshire]NAS Z 25/26

Neath Borough Council: Names of mayors, ex-mayors, aldermen, councillors and officers (with membership of committees, and representatives of Council on other public bodies)NAS Z 25/27/1-2

New Commonwealth hymn sheet (Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee The passing ages pray Frederick Lucian Hosmer).NAS Z 25/28

The Gentlemans Magazine of Fashion: Illustrations of contemporary mens clothing and uniforms, Feb 1855, Sep 1855, Dec 1859, Feb 1876NAS Z 25/29/1-4

Welsh Plate and Sheet Manufacturers Association: Invitation to, and programme of music, menu and toast list for, banquet and presentation of pieces of plate and jewellery, and illuminated address, to Frederick William Gibbins of Garthmor, Neath, in recognition of the valuable services rendered by him as Chairman of the Association, at Hotel Metropole, SwanseaNAS Z 25/30/1-4

Neath Antiquarian Society: Summer programmes of excursionsNAS Z 25/31/1-2

Neath Antiquarian Society: Winter syllabuses of lecturesNAS Z 25/32/1-2

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Albert, Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Prince Consort) (after portrait by Winterhalter)NAS Z 25/33/1

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Rear Admiral BeattyNAS Z 25/33/2

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Benjamin DIsraeli, Earl of BeaconsfieldNAS Z 25/33/3

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Lord Fisher of KilverstoneNAS Z 25/33/4

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Field Marshal Sir John FrenchNAS Z 25/33/5

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: King George VNAS Z 25/33/6

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Charles, 2nd Earl Grey (Prime Minister 1830-1834) (from portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence)NAS Z 25/33/7

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: General Sir Douglas HaigNAS Z 25/33/8

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Indian princes: (i) Gaekwar of Baroda (ii) Maharaja of Bikaner (iii) Prince Ranjitsinhji, Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (iv) Raja of Narsinghgarh (v) Sir Pertab SinghNAS Z 25/33/9

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Admiral Sir John JellicoeNAS Z 25/33/10

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: General JoffreNAS Z 25/33/11

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Field Marshal Earl KitchenerNAS Z 25/33/12

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: David Livingstone (African missionary and traveller)NAS Z 25/33/13

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Sir Stafford Henry NorthcoteNAS Z 25/33/14

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Field Marshal Earl RobertsNAS Z 25/33/15

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Admiral Sir Percy ScottNAS Z 25/33/16

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: General Sir H G Smith-DorrienNAS Z 25/33/17

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Vice Admiral Sir F C SturdeeNAS Z 25/33/18

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Victoria Cross recipients: (i) Lieutenant Dimmer (ii) Sergeant Major G T Dorrell (iii) Private Fuller (2nd Battalion Welsh Regiment) (iv) Lieutenant Holbrooke (v) 2nd Lieutenant David NelsonNAS Z 25/33/19

Portraits of members of the armed forces, politicians and royalty: Duke of WellingtonNAS Z 25/33/20

Appeal brochure by Brecknock Society for financial assistance to carry out their contract to purchase Tretower Court for the Nation (including articles on architecture and history of Tretower Court, and drawings and photographs of interior and exterior of buildings)NAS Z 25/34

The Daily Mirror (Lord Kitchener memorial number)NAS Z 25/35

Newspaper cuttings from Brecon County Times, Neath Guardian, News Chronicle, S[outh] W[ales] Echo, South Wales Evening Post, South Wales News, [The] Times and Western Mail concerning events in and history of locality (including articles on Frederick William Gibbins, industrialist and chairman of Welsh Plate and Sheet Manufacturers Association, 5 Feb 1921, 30 and 31 Jul, 4 and 6 Aug 1937; Tretower Court, Breconshire, 9 Aug 1928, 17 and 18 Jan 1930, 22 Jul 1931 and 11 Jun 1934; James Richings, mayor of Neath, 9 Nov [19]43)NAS Z 25/36/1-18

Draft obituary of Frederick William Gibbins. Frederick William Gibbins (1861-1937) was a prominent figure in the South Wales tinplate industry. A native of Neath, he spent the majority of his life in the town. He established the Eagle Tinplate Company Limited in 1890 and had interests in several other tinplate works, such as the Melyn Tinplate Company Limited where he was chairman, as well as being a founder of the Welsh Plate and Sheet Manufacturers Association, of which he was vice-chairman from 1907 to 1910 and chairman from 1910 to 1922. Frederick W Gibbins was involved with a large number of organisations including as chairman of Cimla Hospital, the Glamorganshire Reformatory School and Swansea Hospital, and president of the Neath Nursing Association.NAS Z 25/37/1-2

English Congregational Church, Llansamlet: Poster advertising performance of cantata Santa Claus at the SchoolNAS Z 25/38

English Congregational Church, Llansamlet: Poster advertising meeting for mapping, music, recitation, spelling and storytelling competitionsNAS Z 25/39

English Congregational Church, Llansamlet: Poster advertising meeting for drawing, impromptu speaking, music and recitation competitionsNAS Z 25/40

John Kyrle Fletcher, author and bookseller: Correspondence with F[rederick] W[illia]m Gibbins, Garthmor, Neath, and J[ames] Richings [of Neath] concerning books of interestNAS Z 25/41/1-6

Frederick William Gibbins: Correspondence with [James] Richings [of Neath]NAS Z 25/42/1-4

James Richings (formerly of Neath): Correspondence with Penry M Rees of Cardiff [son of Reverend T Mardy Rees, minister of Gnoll Road Congregational Church, Neath] (including copy of Penry M Reess poem At the Going Down of the Sun)NAS Z 25/43/1-4

Newspaper cuttings from Cardiff Times and Weekly Mail, Herald of Wales, South Wales Daily News, South Wales Evening Post, Sunday Times and Western Mail and South Wales News concerning events in and history of locality (including articles on debate concerning creation of national rugby ground in Wales, 3 Apr 1925; Sarah Siddons, actress, 8 Jun [19]31; Giraldus Cambrensis, 29 Sep [19]31; Culver Hole and Salte House, Port Eynon, Gower, 2 Sep 1933; Gloucester to Carmarthen mail coach disaster of Dec 1835, 19 Dec 1936; archaeological excavations at Fairwood Common, Gower, 23 Nov 1940; St Davids Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, 7 Mar 1948; Sir Thomas Picton, soldier, n.d.)NAS Z 25/44/1-28