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| Ref No. | Description | Dates |
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| AUD/82 | Interview of Jones, Edward P. Atgofion Edward P Jones, y Tymbl, a symudodd i Dde Cymru a'i deulu o ddiwydiant chwareli Gogledd Cymru yn yr 1900'au; gwahaniaethau diwylliannol a chymdeithasol; ei yrfa fel deintydd; dylanwad crefydd; safle yr Iaith yn y gymuned; undebau llafur diwydiant y chwareli a deintyddiaeth; dylanwadau gwleidyddol, a chael ei garcharu fel wrthwynebwr cydwybodol yn ystod y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf. Recorded memoirs of Edward P Jones, Tumble, who moved down to South Wales with his family from the quarry industry in North Wales in the 1900's; social and cultural differences; his career as a dentist; the influence of religion; position of the Welsh language in the community; trade unionism in the quarry and dental industries; political influences, and being imprisoned for being a conscientious objector during World War I. Covers period : 1900-1970 (c). Running time : 37mins 25secs. |
7.2.1973 |
| AUD/85 | Interview of John, Jack. Atgofion Jack John, Llanfyrnach. Yn ymdrin yn bennaf a symud i'r Tymbl o Lanfyrnach i weithio yn y pyllau glo, gan ddechrau fel labrwr; dylanwad gwleidyddiaeth a datblygiad undebau llafur; gorfodaeth i ymuno a'r Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf fel aelod o'r heddlu milwrol; cymuned y Tymbl; dylanwad crefydd, yn enwedig Tom Nefyn Williams, a troi'n anffyddiwr; perthynas a cyflwr y gweithfeydd, a streics, gan gynnwys effaith Striec Gyffredin 1926; ei weithgareddau fel Comiwnyddwr. Recorded memoirs of Jack John, Llanfyrnach. Including moving to Tumble from Llanfyrnach to work in the pits, beginning as a labourer; influence of politics and the development of trade unionism; conscription for World War I and joining the military police; the community in Tumble; influence of religion, especially Tom Nevin Williams, and becoming a "free-thinker"; relations and conditions in the pits, and strikes, including the effect of the General Strike 1926; his activities as a Communist. Covers period : 1910-1950 (c). Running time : 1hr 51mins 8secs. |
1.2.1973 |
| AUD/89 | Interview of Jones, Trevor J. Atgofion Trevor J Jones, Bancffosfelen. Yn ymdrin yn bennaf a'i brofiadau hel halier a glowr, ac amodau a cyflwr y gwaith yn gyffredinol; defnydd o'i gyflog; offer gwaith y pwll, a cyflwyniad ac effaith dril aer cywasgedig ar y gwaith; diogelwch y pyllau; dylanwadau a gweithgareddau gwleidyddol, gan gynnwys sefydlu cangen lleol o'r Plaid Llafur Annibynnol; ei farn o Chwyldro Rwsia a chomiwnyddiaeth; a profiadau yn ystod Y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf a'r Ail Ryfel Byd. Mae adysgrif o ail cyfweliad a TJJ ar gael. Recorded memoirs of Trevor J Jones, Bancffosfelen. Included are his experiences as a haulier and collier, and general working conditions; break-up of his wages; discussing the tools used, and the introduction of compressed air drills; safety in the pits; political influences and activities, and founding a local branch of the Independent Labour Party; his attitude towards the Russian Revolution and communism; and experiences during World War I and World War II. A transcript of a second interview with TJJ is available. Covers period : 1914-1945 (c). Running time : 1hr 17mins 11secs. |
16.10.1972 |
| AUD/91 | Interview of Williams, Dafydd. Atgofion Dafydd Williams, y Tymbl. Yn ymdrin yn bennaf a cefndir amaethyddol ei deulu; profiadau symud i fyw a gweithio yn y Tymbl; perthynas pobl lleol a mewn-fudwyr; gweithredoedd streic; adfywiad crefyddol 1904; a dylanwadau gwleidyddol. Recorded memoirs of Dafydd Williams, Tumble. Included is his family and farming background; moving down to work and lodge in Tumble; relations between natives and outsiders; strike action; religious revival in 1904; and political influences. Covers period : 1890-1945 (c). Running time : 58mins 46secs. |
11.6.1973 |
| AUD/92 | Interview of Lewis, Elvet. Atgofion Elvet Lewis, y Tymbl. Yn ymdrin yn bennaf a cefndir amaethyddol ei deulu; sylwadaeth ar fywyd a datblygiadau yn y Tymbl; problemau iechyd ynghyd a twf poblogaeth; dylanwad crefydd ar y gymuned; diwylliant ac adloniant; dylanwadau gwleidyddol; amgylchiadau gwaith, ac arferion cymdeithasol Recorded memoirs of Elvet Lewis, Tumble. Included is his family background, including details of their farming practices; observations on Tumble and its development; problems of health and an expanding population; influence of religion in the community; culture and recreation; political influences; working in the pits and social customs. Covers period : 1908-1930 (c). Running time : 1hr 7mins 35secs. |
11.6.1973 |
| AUD/252 | Interview of Rees, Lilian (nee Harris). Atgofion Mrs Lilian Rees (nee Harris), Y Tymbl. Yn ymdrin yn bennaf a'i phlentyndod, a sylwadau ar gwahaniaethau rhanbarthol; dylanwad cred cyfyng ei mam ar ei bywyd; penderfyniad LR i ceisio ymadael a dylanwadau ei mam, a chanolbwyntio ar ei brwdfrydedd tuag at llenyddiaeth; ei phrofiadau fel morwyn; a sylwadaeth o profiadau ei thad yn y pyllau glo. Recorded memoirs of Mrs Lilian Rees (nee Harris), Tumble. Included are her childhood memories, and observations on regional differences; her mother's strict religious beliefs and influences; LR's determination against her mother's wishes to develop her enthusiasm for literature; working as a maid in domestic service; and observations of her father's experiences in the pits. Covers period : 1914-1950 (c). Running time : 1hr 23mins 32secs. |
20.5.1974 |
| AUD/253 | Interview of Rees, Lilian (nee Harris). Atgofion Mrs Lilian Rees (nee Harris), Y Tymbl. Yn ymdrin yn bennaf a dylanwadau crefyddol yn ystod ei phlentyndod; dylanwad Tom Nefyn Williams ar y gymuned; gwrthdaro rhwng LR a'i mam; ei phrofiadau yn gweithio fel morwyn, a rhan merched mewn cymdeithas; a dylanwad y capel yn y gymuned. Hefyd ceir sylwadaeth gan Mr Rees am gwahaniaethau rhanbarthol yn y gweithfeydd glo. Recorded memoirs of Mrs Lilian Rees (nee Harris), Tumble. Included are recollections of her religious upbringing and experiences; influence of Tom Nefyn Williams in the community; the conflict between LR and her mother; working as a domestic maid, and the role of women in society; the influence of the chapel in the community. Also included are Mr Rees's observations on regional differences in the work place. Covers period : 1914-1940 (c). Running time : 1hr 18mins 17secs. |
7.1974 |
| AUD/277 | Interview of Harries, S A (Mrs). Atgofion Mrs S A Harries, Aberystwyth. Yn ymdrin yn bennaf a chefndir ei theulu, a'u arferion bwyta; atgofion am streics yn ystod yr 1890'au, a'r ymddygiad tuag at y bradwyr a'r perchennogion glo; safle merched yn y gymuned a'r cartref; ei haddysg, ac yna gweithio fel morwyn a swyddi eraill; tlodi a caledi; barn yn ystod Rhyfel y Bwr; dylanwad Diwygiad Crefyddol 1904 ar y gymuned a'r tafarnau; trefniant ynglyn a thai, lletywyr, a gwaith dyddiol; iechyd ac ysbytai; a dylanwad cryf crefydd ar ei bywyd. Recorded memoirs of Mrs S A Harries, Aberystwyth. Includes her family background, and their culinary habits; recollections of various strikes in the 1890's and attitudes to black-legs (turn-coats) and coal owners; role of women at home and in the community; her education, and going into domestic service, and other jobs; poverty and hardship; attitudes during the Boer War; influence of the 1904 religious revival on the community, and the public houses; marriage and family; housing arrangments, lodgers, and daily routines; health and hospitals; strong influence of religion on her life. Covers period : 1880-1930 (c). Running time : 1hr 45mins. |
6.6.1974 |
| AUD/278 | Interview of Morgan, David John. Atgofion David John Morgan, y Tymbl. Yn ymdrin yn bennaf a'i gefndir teuluol, addysg, ac adloniant; dylanwad crefydd a'r Ysgol Sul; atgofion am streics yn ystod yr 1890'au, ac yr ymddygiad tuag at y fyddin a'r bradwyr; sefydliad ac aelodaeth Undeb Glowyr De Cymru; profiadau gwleidyddol; dylanwad Diwygiad Crefyddol 1904; amodau a defodau y gwaith glo, gan gynnwys y ceffylau; a rhoi cymorth i ffermwyr lleol. Recorded memoirs of David John Morgan, Tumble. Includes his family background, education, recreational activities; influence of religion, and the Sunday school; recollections of strikes in the 1890's, and attitudes towards the soldiers and the black-legs; establishment of the South Wales Miners' Federation, and membership; political influences; influence of the 1904 Religious Revival; experiences in the pits, the horses, and customs; helping on local farms. Covers period : 1890-1910 (c). Running time : 1hr 7mins. |
13.2.1973 |
| AUD/279 | Interview of Rowlands, Ted. Atgofion Ted Rowlands, y Tymbl. Yn ymdrin yn bennaf a colli ei rieni pan yn fachgen ifanc, a symud i lawr o Blaenau Ffestiniog i'r Tymbl; argraffiad cyntaf y Tymbl ar TR, a'i gymhariaeth a Blaenau Ffestiniog; amodau a defodau y gweithfeydd glo a llechi; profiadau yn ystod y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf, yn Dardanelles; perthynas ac ymddygiad rhwng Cymry o'r Gogledd a'r De; effaith Diwygiad Crefyddol 1904; tafarndai a'r symudiad dirwest. Yn ogystal canai TR ambell emyn a chan werin. Recorded memoirs of Ted Rowlands, Tumble. Includes being orphaned as a young boy, and moving down from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Tumble; first impressions of Tumble, and its comparison to Blaenau Ffestiniog; work and customs in the quarries and pits; his experiences serving in World War I, in Dardanelles; relations and attitudes between North and South Walians; religious attitudes, and the 1904 revival; public houses, and the Temperance Movement. Also includes folk songs and hymns sung by TR. Covers period : 1890-1920 (c). Running time : 1hr. |
18.6.1973 |
| AUD/553 | Interview of Jones, Eben. NOT FULLY CATALOGUED. Recorded memoirs of Eben Jones, Carway. Includes political and trade union activities; the role and work of women in society; recreational and social activities; eating habits and self sufficiency. Covers period : 1920-1940 (c). Running time : 19mins 25secs. |
1972-1974 |
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