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Art at the Hafod online exhibition …

‘Art @ the Hafod:  the Spirit of Place’ took place at the historic Hafod-Morfa Copperworks, which was one of the primary centres of industry in South Wales and integral to community life in the Lower Swansea Valley.  Participants of all ages had a unique chance to respond to this site of rich heritage through observational drawings and painting as part of the event.  Over the course of the day each visitor created some investigative drawings from points of interest. At various times, the group explored the findings, discussed the drawings and what might make a final piece.  With guidance from artist, Dan Llywelyn Hall, members of the group had the opportunity to develop their observational skills and gain confidence with drawing and painting.

http://www.swansea.ac.uk/riah/riah-public-lecture-and-event-series-2015-16/festival-of-humanities-2015/art-at-the-hafod/

Reference and Local Studies book sale, Central Library, 18/19 June …

There will be a Reference and Local Studies book sale on Saturday and Sunday, 18 & 19 June, 10.30 am – 3.30 pm, in the Discovery Room on the first floor of Central Library.
 
The Local Studies stock is ex-lending material (not part of our important antiquarian Local Studies Collections) relating to Swansea and Gower in the main, but with some books of a broader Welsh interest.
 
The ex-Reference books cover everything from stamp guides to encyclopaedias and there will also be some general, ex-lending non-fiction books on history, family history and transport (good for railway enthusiasts!) etc.
 

Hafod-Morfa litter pick and weed, 22 June …

I know if may not feel like summer but the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks site needs a bit of weeding and litter clearing so I am proposing an afternoon session on Wednesday 22 June between 2:00 and 4:00pm.

You might like to come for the whole thing, call in later, or head off earlier, according to your schedules but you’d be made very welcome. Bring your gardening gloves and gardening tools of choice – I’m hoping to get litter picking gear from Keep Wales Tidy.

Grateful if you could let me know if you’re available – bring your gardening gloves and gardening tools of choice – I have three sets of equipment for litter picking that I can bring along and I’m trying to get hold of more.

Ray
hafodmorfacopper@yahoo.com

Copperopolis eBook reduced to £6.99! …

Copperopolis: Landscapes of the Early Industrial Period in Swansea (eBook)

By Stephen Hughes, 2000.

This title is now out of print, but is available as an eBook.

Buy eBook Now Copperopolis: Landscapes of the Early Industrial Period in Swansea at Google Play.

Swansea was the first industrial region in Wales and its pre-eminence as the international centre of copper-smelting at the end of the eighteenth century, and throughout the nineteenth century, earned the title Copperopolis. In this volume much of this pioneering industrial and social landscape is mapped and its significance in the national and international context described.

Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Measurements in this volume
The Industries
Patterns of Transport & Power
‘Copper-men, Colliers & Mechanicks’
Masters & Men: Dynasties & Dwellings
The Institutions of the Copper Townships
Landore
Conclusion
Select Bibliography & Abbreviations
Index

Buy eBook Now Copperopolis: Landscapes of the Early Industrial Period in Swansea at Google Play.

Brunel in Wales talk, 21 May …

The Historical Association talk on Brunel in Wales is at the Waterfront Museum on Saturday 21 May, 11.00. Admission free.

The speaker is Stephen Jones, engineering heritage consultant to Cadw. He is convenor of the Llangollen Chainbridge sub-panel at the Institution of Civil Engineers. Stephen is the  author of the three volume Brunel in South Wales.

The museum is closed to visitors because of industrial action, but the front door will be open from 10.30.

www.haswansea.org.uk

Friends of the Newport Ship Annual Trip …

Friends of the Newport Ship Annual Trip

This year’s trip will take place on Thursday 16th June.

It is proposed that we visit Milford Haven Heritage & Maritime Museum, Sunderland Flying Boat Trust Museum and Pembroke Castle.

The provisional time schedule is as follows:-

8.00am  –  8.15am           Coach depart from Ship Centre

10.30am – 12.00 noon    Milford Haven Heritage & Maritime Museum

12.30pm  –  3.00pm         Sunderland Museum, Pembroke Dock

3.30pm –  5.30pm            Pembroke Castle

5.30pm coach depart for return to Newport

Cost per person will be approx. £30 including coach and entrance fees to the three venues.

There are cafes at all venues so that people can eat when they wish. I am not organising a specific meal stop anywhere.

The trip is not restricted to FoNS members so if you have family or friends who are interested they will be welcome. Max number is 49 people and I will allocate on a first come first served basis.

So that I may make final arrangements with the coach company and the venues, I would appreciate your contacting me as soon as possible if you wish to be included and no later than Friday 3rd June.

My email address is robertkenny@btconnect.com and telephone numbers are 07718 751391 and 01291 430399.

Regards, Rob

http://newportship.org/

 

‘Careers in Archaeology – Different Skills and Roles’, 23 May …

Research Institute for the Arts and Humanities Heritage Skills Programme

Don’t miss the upcoming masterclass. Non-students welcome.

Focused on: Enhancing Employability – Career Development – Applying Education and Skills in the Work Place’.

‘Careers in Archaeology – Different Skills and Roles’

Sarah-Jayne Clements, Archaeologist, Gwent Glamorgan Archaeological Trust

May 23rd, 2 – 3pm, SURF Room, Fulton House, Swansea University.

The session will be informal and will offer a chance to pick the brains of an experienced working professional and to ask questions and gain advice. The session are open to all students and non-students.

Places are limited. Reserve your space today:

Contact Kate Spiller, Project Coordinator: k.spiller@swansea.ac.uk
http://www.swansea.ac.uk/riah/graduate-centre/heritageskillsprogramme

 

Wales on Wheels, Saturday 14 May, Waterfront Museum …

The event is a joint effort by the Roads & Road Transport History Association (www.rrtha.org.uk), National Waterfront Museum, Swansea Museum, and Swansea Bus Museum. Participation and entry is free.

Swansea Bus Museum – ride a double-decker from the Museum to Mumbles!
Ryland Classics
Classic Vehicle Enthusiasts Group
Yeoman Living History
Swansea Motorcycle Club
Skewen and Pontarddulais Classic Car Clubs
Swansea Historic Vehicle Register
Swansea Fire Service
Pink Cadillac
Wheelrights
Bikeability
Swansea Vintage Engine Club
Wallace and Gromit van and motorcycle with sidecar
Mametz Woods Classic Car Run 2016
Sinclair C5 with pedals for kids
Gilbern Club
Bryngold Books
Oxfam transport book sale

See the photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/96706702@N06/. In the afternoon there will be a screening of The Titfield Thunderbolt in the Ocean Room.

 

Visions of Steel, Port Talbot 12 May …

Visions of Steel – Public Event – May 12th, 6.30 – 8.30pm – Blanco’s Restaurant, Port Talbot

The event will exhibit a selection of photographs of the Port Talbot steel industry in the 1940s and 1950s which have recently been digitised by Peoples’ Collection Wales.

The event will offer the opportunity to view samples from the collection and to share memories and about the photographs and the local steel industry that will enable the community to shape the archive and help the project team date and identify the images, expanding the archive.

Please circulate this information to your friends and colleagues who may like to come along.

Everyone welcome.

www.swanseavalleyhistory.com

Kate Spiller
Impact and Engagement Officer | Swyddog Effaith ac Ymgysylltu
Research Hub for Arts, Humanities and Law | Canolfan Ymchwil y Celfyddydau, y Dyniaethau a’r Gyfraith

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Direct Tel | Ffon Uniongyrchol +44 (0)1792 606587
Email | Ebost k.spiller@swansea.ac.uk

www.swansea.ac.uk | www.abertawe.ac.uk

 

Copperopolis ebook …

cover of Copperopolis: Landscapes of the Early Industrial Period in Swansea (eBook)

Copperopolis: Landscapes of the Early Industrial Period in Swansea (eBook)

By Stephen Hughes, 2000.

This title is now out of print, but is available as an eBook.

Buy eBook Now Copperopolis: Landscapes of the Early Industrial Period in Swansea at Google Play.

Swansea was the first industrial region in Wales and its pre-eminence as the international centre of copper-smelting at the end of the eighteenth century, and throughout the nineteenth century, earned the title Copperopolis. In this volume much of this pioneering industrial and social landscape is mapped and its significance in the national and international context described.

Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Measurements in this volume
The Industries
Patterns of Transport & Power
‘Copper-men, Colliers & Mechanicks’
Masters & Men: Dynasties & Dwellings
The Institutions of the Copper Townships
Landore
Conclusion
Select Bibliography & Abbreviations
Index

Buy eBook Now Copperopolis: Landscapes of the Early Industrial Period in Swansea at Google Play.

Cover: Hardback
Size: 270 x 245mm
Pages: 350
Illustrations: 339
ISBN: 1871184320
Price: £9.99
Postage: £0.00

http://www.rcahmw.gov.uk/HI/ENG/Publications/Bookshop/?book=44