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| Ref No. | Description | Dates |
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| AUD/210 | Interview of Evans, Edgar. Recorded memoirs of Edgar Evans, Broad Haven. Includes his father's victimisation due to his interest in trade unionism; his brother's (Melvin) interest in trade unionism; his own experiences working in, and owning an ironmongers; the stock in the shop (miner's tools); his illness; the credit system used in his shop; effect of the closure of Bedlinog collieries; effect of politics on the shopping habits of the community; the doctor's practice being controlled by the miners; the community of Moriah Chapel; membership of the Communist Party, and his nomination for election as a Communist candidate; the position of the Welsh language; and the Taff-Merthyr campaign. Covers period : 1900-1973 (c). Running time : 2hrs 33mins 11secs. |
14.7.1973 |
| AUD/213 | Interview of Evans, Edgar. Recorded memoirs of Edgar Evans, Broad Haven. Includes differences between Bedlinog and Garnant, and Bedlinog and Trelewis; gramophone records sold in his shop; Communist Party classes and membership, and it's infiltration into all social and recreational organisations in Bedlinog; and his arrest and imprisonment. Covers period : 1900-1972 (c). Running time : 2hrs 44mins 33secs. |
30.11.1973 |
| AUD/224 | Interview of Thomas, Haydn. Recorded memoirs of Haydn Thomas, Bedlinog. Includes his childhood, family, and religious upbringing; his interest in football; death of his son due to underground gas in Naval Colliery; his career as a singer; experiences during World War I, his injury and return home; touring America with the Welsh Glee Singers in 1928; his persecution due to the fact that he worked through the 1934 Taff-Merthyr strike, and its effect on the family and within the community. Covers period : 1896-1974 (c). Running time : 1hr 4mins 12secs. |
4.1974 |
| AUD/225 | Interview of Thomas, Haydn. Recorded memoirs of Haydn Thomas, Bedlinog. Includes incidents during eisteddfodau; the value of music in the community; Welsh as a spoken language, including Welsh poetry; nicknames of men working in the mines; attitudes to alcohol and public houses; shopping and markets in the area; his experiences as a committee member of the football club; social activities in the area; role of the women working on the surface of the colliery; and doctors in the village. Covers period : 1910-1974 (c). Running time : 53mins 37secs. |
4.1974 |
| AUD/226 | Interview of Cooke, Benny. Recorded memoirs of Benny Cooke, Bedlinog. Includes his childhood; conditions working underground; the Taff-Merthyr dispute which led to his persecution, the attitude towards the black-legs, the imprisonment of the leaders of the dispute, and the involvement of women; working in London for a short period, before returning to South Wales; his involvement with the Labour Party; and the attitude of pit officials to workers. Covers period : 1910- 1974 (c). Running time : 58mins 5secs. |
4.1974 |
| AUD/227 | Interview of Jones, Morgan Lewis. Recorded memoirs of Morgan Jones, Bedlinog. Includes his childhood, and working on the surface as a boy; his service in the army, including a tour of India; the effect of the 1926 General Strike on the community; his involvement in trade unionism, and the Communist Party; an account of the arrest of Edgar Evans and others; and a comparison of Taff-Merthyr Pit with other collieries in the area. Covers period : 1910-1973 (c). Running time : 1hr 8mins 7secs. |
2.1973 |
| AUD/228 | Interview of Jones, Morgan Lewis. Recorded memoirs of Morgan Jones, Bedlinog. Includes local recreational facilities, including football and cricket; his attitude to cigarettes and alcohol; places where people went shopping; his recollections of his school days; his career in the army, including a tour of India, and his return to Bedlinog. Covers period : 1910-1973 (c). Running time : 51mins 6secs. |
6.1973 |
| AUD/229 | Interview of Roberts, H. Recorded memoirs of H Roberts, Bedwas. Includes his childhood; the influence of the chapel in the community; social activities; the effect of the 1934 Taff-Merthyr dispute on the community, including the imprisonment of the leading figures; his interest in local sport, especially cricket, football, and rugby; his interest in politics; and the isolation of the village. Covers period : 1900-1973 (c). Running time : 48mins 32secs. |
6.1973 |
| AUD/230 | Interview of Gittins, Watkin. Recorded memoirs of Watkin Gittins, Bedlinog. Includes first working undergound at fourteen; the influence of religion in Bedlinog; his involvement in the Temperance Movement, including temperance songs and poetry recited at meetings; his personal religious beliefs; choirs in Bedlinog; a play called `Dros y Gothan'(For A Principle), which concerned the 1934 Taff-Merthyr strike; the imprisonment of Bedlinog men during 1934, the attitude to the black-legs, and the effect of the strike on the community; another play WG performed in called `The Flooded Mine'; decline of interest in religion; his opinion of Edgar Evans; his imprisonment for non-payment of debts. Includes contributions from Mrs Emily Gittins (wife), Mrs Martha Jones, and Elwyn Rees. Covers period : 1910-1973 (c). Running time : 1hr 9mins 9secs. |
15.2.1973 |
| AUD/231 | Interview of Gittins, Ned. Recorded memoirs of Ned Gittins, Nelson. Includes his childhood in Bedlinog; position of the Welsh language; first days working underground, and the working conditions; closure of Bedlinog Colliery; the Taff-Merthyr dispute, it's stay-in strike, the impact it had on the community, including the imprisonment of Bedlinog men, and the reaction of the community; opinions of the personal qualities of Arthur Horner and Will Paynter; impact of nationalisation; and the problems he faced as a miners' agent. Covers period : 1910-1973 (c). Running time : 1hr 30mins 46secs. |
8.1973 |
| AUD/233 | Interview of Rosser, I (Mr and Mrs). Interview of Morgan M M. Recorded memoirs of Mr and Mrs I Rosser and M M Morgan, Penywern. Includes family backgrounds; the local Spanish community; first days working underground; the miners' habit to visit the pub after each shift; the danger of working in collieries in the past, compared to modern collieries; working methods of the colliery; animals underground; transporting methods of injured workers; conditions at Taff-Merthyr Colliery; impact of scab-unionism; women working underground and on the surface; attitude to black-legs in Penywern; persecution of stay-in Federation miners; women's housework, including cleaning and cooking, and also work as domestic servants. Covers period : 1910-1974 (c). Running time : 1hr 18mins 55secs. |
27.3.1974 |
| AUD/234 | Interview of Davies, W H. Recorded memoirs of W H Davies, Bargoed. Includes local history; the railway; local football and cricket teams; despair of the lack of conservation of pit villages; opinion of Joe Sparks; activities with the Independent Labour Party. See AUD/236 for full interview. Covers period : 1898-1974 (c). Running time : 41mins 3secs. |
1974 (c) |
| AUD/235 | Interview of Thomas, Norman and J B. Recorded memoirs of Norman and J B Thomas, Bedlinog. Includes their family background; working conditions in Nantwen Colliery; their activities in the local Communist and Labour Parties; reasons that Taff-Merthyr Colliery was not part of the South Wales Miners' Federation; the persecution of Dai Gittins for his activities to gain SWMF membership; the Taff-Merthyr dispute, its effect on the community, and the attitude towards the black-legs; building the Bedlinog Welfare Hall; the stay-in strike at Taff-Merthyr Colliery; and incidents of persecution against Norman Thomas. Covers period : 1910-1973 (c). Running time : 1hr 25mins 51secs. |
6.1973 |
| AUD/236 | Interview of Davies, W H. Recorded memoirs of W H Davies, Bargoed. Includes his family background, and education; first day working at the pit head; conditions underground; evening classes and a summer school at Swansea University; penny readings; his decision to enter full-time education, and his career as a teacher; his involvement in the Independent Labour Party; the effect of pit closures on the community; his interest in local history, especially the railway; local football and cricket teams; his despair at the lack of conservation of pit villages; and his opinion of Joe Sparks. Covers period : 1910-1973 (c). Running time : 2hrs 3mins 31secs. |
29.11.1973 |
| AUD/237 | Interview of Morris, Bob. Recorded memoirs of Bob Morris, Bedwas. Includes his family background; position of the Welsh language; influence of religion in the community; the isolation of Bedlinog and its effect on the community; the attitude to Bedlinog workers at Treharris; the effect of the Taff-Merthyr dispute on the community, including the attitudes towards the black-legs, the riot in Taff-Merthyr, imprisonment of people in the village, and the reaction of the community; and differences between Bedwas and Bedlinog. Covers period : 1915-1973 (c). Running time : 1hr 22mins. |
9.11.1973 |
| AUD/238 | Interview of Rees, Dai Daniel. Recorded memoirs of Dai Daniel Rees, Bedlinog. Includes his family background; his education, being sent to a Truant's School, and a typical day at this school; differences between Bedlinog and Nantwen Collieries; miners visiting public houses after shifts; local football teams and their success; differences between Taff-Merthyr and other collieries; non-unionism in Taff-Merthyr; incidents of underground accidents; his brothers' role in the Taff-Merthyr stay-in strike, the trial and imprisonment of Bedlinog people, the attitude towards the black-legs, and the effect of the dispute on the community. Covers period : 1907-1973 (c). Running time : 1hr 1min 13secs. |
6.1973 |
| AUD/240 | Interview of Jones, Delwyn. Recorded memoirs of Delwyn Jones, Bedlinog. Includes his family background; starting work underground at fourteen; the effect of the Taff-Merthyr dispute on the community; his interest in drama, and the dramatic societies in Bedlinog; DJ took part in the radio series `Tommy Trouble'; also discusses his interest in poetry and he recites a few of his poems, one of which concerns the Aberfan disaster. Covers period : 1905-1973 (c). Running time : 43mins 44secs. |
10.9.1973 |
| AUD/243 | Interview of Edwards, Harry (Mr and Mrs). Recorded memoirs of Mr and Mrs Harry Edwards, Bedlinog. Includes family background; position of the Welsh language; working underground at fourteen; influence of religion in the community; HE worked in Taff-Merthyr for 44 years; effect of the Taff-Merthyr dispute on the community, including the imprisonment of Bedlinog people as a result of the dispute; local recreation, activities, and sports; and the Bedlinog choirs, including its annual Singing Festival. Covers period : 1910-1973 (c). Running time : 42mins 21 secs. |
6.1973 |
| AUD/302 | Interview of Howells, Harry. Recorded memoirs of Harry Howells, Bedlinog. Includes his family background; how he began working in the pit; his interest in politics and trade unionism; the scab union in Taff-Merthyr; effect of the 1934 Taff-Merthyr strike on the community, including police conflict and his arrest, trial, and imprisonment; experiences within prison; his personal interest and involvement in the Communist Party; decline of the Communist Party; his involvement in Lodge activities; and social life in Bedlinog. Covers period : 1910-1973 (c). Running time : 1hr 58mins 7secs. |
8.1973 |
| AUD/396 | Interview of Williams, J L. Recorded memoirs of J L Williams. Includes his family background, and migration to South Wales to look for work; recollections of Winston Churchill speaking at a miners' demonstration in 1906; differences between Cilfynydd and Bedlinog Collieries; his involvement in the Independent Labour Party in Bedlinog; anti-War feeling in Bedlinog; the coalfield during the War years; and his experiences at the Labour College. Covers period : 1905-1973 (c). Running time : 1hr 59mins 7secs. |
24.4.1973 |
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