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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.

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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

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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

 

Shaping the Nation – Maps – Aberystwyth 27 May …

Shaping the Nation – The National Library of Wales, 27.05.16, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

A day symposium to explore the role of maps in creating nations and national identity. Speakers representing Queen’s University Belfast, The Royal Collection, Windsor Castle, Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, National Library of Wales and Scotland, Aberystwyth University. An event held in conjunction with the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales.

 

Vivian Slate Quarry, Llanberis, North Wales – Royal Commission Animation …

An animation with sub-titles, reconstructing the history and work of Vivian slate quarry which formed part of the extensive Dinorwic group of quarries. It opened in 1869 during the boom years of the slate industry when Wales dominated the world markets.

Royal Commission YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/RCAHMWales

 

Digital Past 2015 in Swansea, 11/12 February …

Digital Past 2015
New technologies in heritage, interpretation and outreach.

11 and 12 February 2015
Brangwyn Hall, The Guildhall, Swansea

Organised by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, Digital Past is an annual two day conference which showcases innovative digital technologies and techniques for data capture, interpretation and dissemination of the heritage of Wales, the UK and beyond. Bringing together individuals from the commercial, public, academic, third sector and voluntary sectors, the conference aims to promote learning, discussion and debate around a range of digital technologies in current use, or in development, to record and understand the historic environment.

Delegates will be offered a combination of presentations, seminar sessions and hands-on workshops and demonstrations in a friendly and informal atmosphere that aims to promote networking and the exchange of ideas. ‘Unconference sessions’ will be provided on the first afternoon, giving the opportunity for delegates not on the formal timetable to give presentions on projects, research, ideas or issues within or outside the strict themes of this year’s event. Exhibition and Poster stands will also give the opportunity for display and demonstration of projects or products, and the chance to talk to heritage organisations, societies, universities, product developers and retailers.

Digital Past 2015 is being held in the waterfront city of Swansea. The conference will be held in the spectacular venue of the Grade I listed Guildhall complex, incorporating Brangwyn Hall, George Hall and the Lord Mayor’s Reception Room.

The themes for this year are ‘Visual Heritage’ and ‘Digital Public & Community Archaeology’.

For information about the conference please go to: http://digitalpast2015.blogspot.co.uk

For registration go to: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-past-2015-registration-12330355425?aff=eac2

and follow #digitalpast2015

We look forward to welcoming you to Digital Past in 2015.

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Explore your Archive, 12 November …

Explore your archive, discover something new at the Royal Commission’s Archive, 12 November 2014

Morning Programme
10:00 Collections of the National Monuments Record of Wales. A talk by Gareth Edwards, Head of Archives
10.30 & 11.00 Visit the archives – a look behind the scenes
11:30 What Can Aerial Photographs Do For You? A talk by Medwyn Parry

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Afternoon Programme
14:00 Collections of the National Monuments Record of Wales. A talk by Gareth Edwards, Head of Archives
14:30 & 15:00 Visit the archives – a look behind the scenes
15:30 What Can Aerial Photographs Do For You? A talk by Medwyn Parry

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Events and demonstrations throughout the day:
• Material from the archive: maps, drawings, photographs and more!
• Coflein: an introduction to our online database
• Introduction to the new Welsh Chapels website

Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
Crown Building, Plas Crug, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 1NJ.
Tel: 01970 621200
E-mail: nmr.wales@rcahmw.gov.uk

#explorearchives
archiveswales.org

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Coflein wants your views, 14 October …

Lecture and workshops at the Royal Commission, 14 October

On Tuesday, 14 October, 2014 the Royal Commission is inviting visitors to an afternoon of lectures, discussion and active engagement in evaluating Coflein, the Royal Commission’s online database.

Coflein provides online access to the National Monuments Record of Wales ─ the national historic environment database, catalogue and digital archive.

Beginning with a welcome and introduction to Coflein by David Thomas, Head of Data and Technology, the afternoon will progress with workshops where everyone will have the opportunity to discuss the Royal Commission’s database of sites and collections, raise  queries, discuss problems they have encountered, and suggest future developments. If you are interested in archaeology and the historic environment, local history, aerial photography, the history of houses and religious buildings, maritime history and shipwrecks, there will be sources relevant for you on Coflein.

There will be two workshop sessions. The first will run from 2pm ─3.30pm and the second from 4pm─5.30pm. Light refreshments will be provided. For further information and booking, please contact Nicola Roberts: nicola.roberts@rcahmw.gov.uk Telephone: 01970 621248.

Everyone welcome, from novices to experts. Come along, discover more and gives us your views!

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RCAHM Wales Chapels Events …

Open Doors 2014: Come and find out more about chapels!

Talks by leading experts, archival material, and the opportunity to discover more about the database of over 6000 chapels, and the exciting partnership project between the Royal Commission and Addoldai Cymru.

Hen Dŷ Cwrdd Unitarian Chapel, Trecynon, Aberdare, CF44 8NT.
6 September, 10am-12pm. Exhibition and talk by Stephen Hughes, “Chapels: The National Architecture of Wales”.

Yr Hen Gapel, Llwynrhydowen, Rhydowen, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4QB.
13 September, 3-6pm. Local choir and talk by Stephen Hughes, “Chapels: The National Architecture of Wales” Refreshments available from the Alltyrodyn Arms, Rhydowen.

Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, Plascrug, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 1NJ.

20 September, talks 11am -1pm, tours 1.30pm and 2pm. The afternoon tours of Aberystwyth’s historic chapels are limited to 15 people per tour. For further information and booking, please contact nicola.roberts@rcahmw.gov.uk, tel: 01970 621200. Tours will start at 1.30pm and 2pm and will meet outside The English Baptist Chapel, Alfred Place, Aberystwyth.

 

Digital Past 2015 comes to Swansea

Organised by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, Digital Past is an annual conference which showcases innovative technologies for the data capture, interpretation and dissemination of heritage sites. Open to anyone working in, or studying, the archaeological, heritage, education or museum sectors, the conference is aimed at allowing informal networking and exchange of ideas within a friendly and diverse audience made up of participants from commercial, public and third sector organisations.