There are some extraordinary images of London here – www.referenced.co.uk/lost-london-75-early-photographs. I particularly like the views from the upper floors of buildings.
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David Roberts book launch, 14 September
David Roberts of Bryngold Books will launch his latest book, Swansea Our City, at Swansea Museum on Saturday 14 September at 2.15 pm. The event will be introduced by John Ashley. David will talk about his sixteenth Swansea book and sign copies.
Connected Communities Exhibition
The Connected Communities Exhibition opens on 20th September at the National Waterfront Museum. See Connected Communities Exhibition Invitation for details.
Open house at Hafod-Morfa Copperworks, Saturday 14th September
Hafod-Morfa Copperworks is running activities for the Swansea Open House weekend on 14th September for the first time. Guided walks of the site will be given at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm and will focus on the history of the site. You will be able to find out about the current work and future plans. A Fun Family Scavenger Hunt from 1-3pm. Drop in between these times. Aimed at children of all ages with their families, the event will have an archaeological twist and involve families collecting photos and identifying buildings and features from maps rather than scavenging actual objects. All families will be entered into a prize draw for a voucher for a family meal at Frankie and Bennie’s. This event is co-ordinated by Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust (GGAT). Download the flier or visit www.welshcopper.org.uk.
Britain from Above
Britain From Above has over 47,000 high resolution aerial images of Britain from 1919-53. I haven’t found any images of White Rock or Hafod, but there are plenty of Swansea.
West Glamorgan Archives free introductory sessions
West Glamorgan Archives are continuing their excellent series of free introductions to the Archive Service and the Family History Centre. The two hour sessions, 50/50 talk and practical, are held on Mondays. The programme is here.
Steel Connections Conference
Steel Connections: Historical Records and New Research on the Steel Industry in Twentieth-Century Britain will be held at Tata Steel, Port Talbot, on Wednesday 11 September 2013. This is a free event but spaces are limited and prior registration (before 6 September 2013) is essential. Programme details and registration form here.
Hafod Walks 6th September
Stephen Hughes, Royal Commission Project Director, is leading walks on Friday 6th September at 11am and 2pm. Numbers are limited so booking is required by 24th August to Lyndon Morris, 01792 232282 or lyndonchris@btinternet.com. The walks start from St. John’s Church, Odo Street. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available before the walks.
Creating School Packs Workshop
This free workshop is being held at Swansea Museum on Wednesday 21 August. See www.swanseavalleyhistory.com for details.
Preview of Daniel James animation online
A short preview of the Daniel James animation is available here. The film is an output of the Treboeth Historical Society’s ‘Daniel James Project’ (one of our fellow Connected Communities projects) and will shortly be distributed to local schools. There are plans to share the film with school across Wales. Contact Ivor Williams, Secretary of Treboeth Historical Society for information on accessing copies of the animated film: ivorwilliams01@ntlworld.com