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  Neath - LoveToKnow 1911
NEATH (Welsh, Castell-Nedd), a municipal and contributory parliamentary borough, seaport and market-town of Glamorganshire, south Wales, prettily situated near the mouth of the Neath or Nedd, on the Great Western and the Rhondda and Swansea Bay railways, 72 m.
The Neath Canal, from the upper part of the Vale of Neath to Briton Ferry (13 m.) passes through the town, which is also connected with Swansea by another canal.
Neath is a borough by prescription and received its first charter about the middle of the 12th century from William, earl of Gloucester, who granted its burgesses the same customs as those of Cardiff.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Neath   (527 words)

  
 Choice Based Lettings Service - About Neath and District
Geographically, Neath is part of a predominantly upland County Borough and is dissected by the river valleys of the Dulais and Neath which both flow NE-SW to Swansea Bay and feed the waterfalls of the Vale of Neath.
Neath boasts two beautiful valleys – Neath, known locally as “waterfall country” and Dulais, where there is an abundance of natural beauty and magnificent countryside, some of the finest in Wales with attractions for walkers and those in pursuit of other leisure activities.
Neath is well provided with a range of educational facilities from pre-school playgroups to 6th Form and Higher Education College.
www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk /homesbychoice/aboutneath.cfm   (1782 words)

  
 Neath (district) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Neath was one of the four local government districts of West Glamorgan, Wales from 1974 to 1996.
It was formed from the municipal borough of Neath, along with all of Neath Rural District apart from Rhigos parish, which went to Cynon Valley district.
It was merger in 1996 with the district of Port Talbot to form the county borough of Neath Port Talbot.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Neath_(district)   (114 words)

  
 Neath - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Neath (Welsh: Castell-Nedd) is a town and community with a population of approximately 47,000, located on the river of the same name in the traditional county of Glamorgan, South Wales.
Neath was on the southern edge of the ices sheet with the Vale of Neath being a glaciated valley.
Neath was a market town that expanded with the arrival of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th Century with new manufacturing industries of iron, steel and tinplate.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Neath   (910 words)

  
 Neath Abbey Wales
Neath Abbey was founded in 1130 by the Norman baron, Richard de Granville, on a rocky terrace overlooking the river marshlands.
During the 15th Century, Neath enjoyed a revival in its fortunes and, at the time of its suppression, NEATH ABBEY was considered to be the "fairest building in all Wales".
Neath was finally dissolved in 1539, with Abbot Leyshon and the seven remaining monks each receiving pensions.
www.walescottages.com /neath_abbey.htm   (1438 words)

  
 GENUKI: Neath
The church is dedicated to St. Thomas, is in the Benefice of Neath with Llantwit, and diocese of Llandaff.
Neath Valley and the Neath and Tennant Canals, by Brian Wagstaffe
It is subdivided by Manor : Neath Citra and Briton; Avon Wallia; Neath ultra and Kilybebill; Tyr y Yarll; Kaegurwen; Borough of Avon; Borough of Neath.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/wal/GLA/Neath   (1401 words)

  
 NEATH (Welsh, Casten-N... - Online Information article about NEATH (Welsh, Casten-N...
BOROUGH (A.S. nominative burh, dative byrig, which produces some of the place-names ending in bury, a sheltered or fortified place, the camp of refuge of a tribe, the stronghold of a chieftain; cf.
abbey, to whose monks he later gave all his possessions in the district.
FERRY (from the same root as that of the verb " to fare," to journey or travel, common to Teutonic languages, cf.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /NAN_NEW/NEATH_Welsh_Casten_Nedd_.html   (1178 words)

  
 West Glamorgan Archive Service - What archives are available?
Administrative history: Neath Antiquarian Society Founded in 1923, the Neath Antiquarian Society is the successor to the Neath Philosophical and Antiquarian Society (1834-1867), its aim being to study the history of Neath and district.
Based in Neath for many years, he was an active contributor to local history periodicals and was in frequent correspondence with institutions such as the National Museum of Wales regarding surveys and excavations he undertook in the Neath area.
Administrative history: The Neath Abbey estate was a compact area to the north and west of the town of Neath, in the parishes of Ynysymond, Blaenhonddan, Dyffryn Clydach and Coedffranc.
www.swansea.gov.uk /westglamorganarchives/index.cfm?articleid=1215   (8178 words)

  
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It borders the districts of Swansea and Lliw Valley to the west, Brecknock to the north, Cynon Valley to the east, and Port Talbot to the south and southwest.
The town of Neath is the district seat.
As a shopping and service centre, the town of Neath is overshadowed by Swansea, 7 miles (11 km) to the west; but it still serves the local industrial and mining communities of the district.
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 Untitled Document
The Castle Hotel, built in 1695, is one of the earliest licensed houses in the Neath district.
The Trustees of the Neath Turnpike Trust held their meetings at the Inn from 1789 on and also the auction sales for letting of the toll gates.
It was evident that at this period the house was the rendezvous of the "Bloods" of Neath.
www.castlehotelneath.co.uk /history.htm   (1065 words)

  
 Descendants of Taplin/Joplin Bradley - pafg61 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Ada LEWIS in Jun 1895 in Islington District.
Caroline Amelia FOORD in Dec 1872 in Holborn District.
Hannah Sophia BARTLETT in Mar 1878 in Cardiff district.
www.myforefathers.co.uk /bradley/pafg61.htm   (146 words)

  
 District Sports Council
The Neath Port Talbot District Sports Council was founded in 1996 it is a Voluntary Organisation which aims to act as the Voice of Sport in Neath Port Talbot.
District Sports Council Grants Scheme is for Individuals, Capital Projects and Events Grants.
For further information regarding the District Sports Council please contact the Secretary through Physical Activity and Sport Service on 01639 875676 or e-mail pas.service@npt.gov.uk.
www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk /pass/districtsports.cfm   (306 words)

  
 Public Transport
This service is available to residents living in Neath, the Neath and Dulais Valleys, and Pontardawe.
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, in partnership with local residents, Communities First and CVS are working with local Members to administer a new community car scheme for the elderly and disabled of Cwmgors, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Tairgwaith and Lower Brynamman.
Initially, the scheme has been administered under the auspices of Neath and District Voluntary Transport by a person working within the local authority and funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
ims.npt.gov.uk /imsapps/publictransport/community_transport.aspx   (614 words)

  
 Chittenango School District - District Newsletter
It is a source of information for our district residents that is mailed to every district household for arrival on our before the 1st of each month.
No advertising or solicitation is accepted or published; the primary sources of information are the five district buildings.
We will archive the newsletters for the school year here so that information from previous newsletters can be obtained by clicking on the month of publication and opening the PDF version of the newsletter.
www.chittenangoschools.org /District/Newsletter.asp   (121 words)

  
 Welcome to Neath Port Talbot College : News
Neath Port Talbot College students are exhibiting their end of year Photography and Moving Image work at the Pondardawe Arts Centre until the 7th.July 2006.
The Neath Port Talbot representatives in the photo are Jonathan Simonsen,Kurt Edwards,James Williams for Cross Country.FFion Carney and Chris Matteck for Swimming and Shelley Jones for Trampolining.
Having been born in Aberavon and educated at Neath Grammar School, he feels that his links with the College are an ideal opportunity to return to his roots and give something back to the community.
www.nptc.ac.uk /news_archive.asp   (1190 words)

  
 Old Neath in Pictures Vol 3.
Eirug Davies of Llanbedr-pont-Steffan, the crowned bard at the 1934 Neath Eisteddfod.
Neath Abbey from the bottom of Taillwyd Rd. The Neath Abbey Ironworks office buildings, shell of the old village school and ruins of the Ironworks stables, a row of cottages.
Neath Steel Sheet and Galvanizing Co. ['The Galve'] workers.
home.clara.net /daibevan/neath/oldneath3.htm   (1436 words)

  
 International Civic Heraldry-United Kingdom NEATH
The design is based on the old Seal of the Borough of Neath which had a distinctive double-turreted tower.
The monk is a reference to the pre-Reformation Cistercian Abbey at Neath Abbey, whilst the harp refers to the strong musical tradition in the area.
The motto is derived from the former Rural District of Neath: ONI HEUIR NI FEDIR or, He who does not sow does not reap.
www.ngw.nl /int/gbr/n/neath.htm   (270 words)

  
 Welcome To Glynneath Holiday Cottage - Local Attractions
Visitors to Neath Port Talbot County Borough will find paths and trails to explore some of the area's most scenic landscape, from easy-to-follow way-marked nature trails for a relaxing day out in the country, to challenging long distance walks for enthusiasts.
A way-marked footpath that encircles the Vale of Neath.
Shorter walks and woodland strolls can be found throughout the Afan, Pelenna, Dulais and Tawe Valleys and the Vale of Neath, in forest or country park settings and of course amongst the famous Waterfalls in 'Waterfall Country' in the Vale of Neath.
www.holiday-cottage.supanet.com /attractions.htm   (899 words)

  
 Village Handed Tough West Wales Test || Garden Village AFC - The Official website of Garden Village AFC. News and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Llansawel, who currently play in the Neath and District League Premier Division and were last season crowned champions, are a club with Welsh League ambitions.
The last team to win promotion from the Neath and District League were Cwmamman United in 2001/02.
Ever since their formation, when they started out in the old Division 5 of the Neath and District League, they've risen through the leagues and won numerous honours on their way to the top.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s221/st81387.htm   (517 words)

  
 Neath Property Market Overview
When growth averages 10.2% over a 5 year period, as in this postcode district, there are a number of possible explanations, for example that this isan area which has invested in improving housing stock, transport links or other local infrastructure.
It may also suggest proximity to an area of economic growth such as one of the financial clusters (London, Leeds, Bristol etc.) or strong local presence in growth industries (for example investment in university facilities, attractiveness of an area to IT companies or other knowledge- based organisations).
The average property in this postcode district was valued at £99709 over the last 3 months.
www.mouseprice.com /property-stats/swansea/neath-property-sa11.aspx   (545 words)

  
 Welcome to Neath Port Talbot College : News
NPTC collected the award for its teaching excellence in business administration at the annual ceremony that took place in London this week (Tuesday 16 th May).
The only college in the Neath district to achieve this highest accolade of achievement – and one of four across the whole of Wales, NPTC was applauded for its innovative and dynamic approach to teaching students the practicalities of business and incorporating a ‘real life’ approach to learning.
The scheme that has been in place for nine years, allows business studies students to enjoy a varied learning experience that includes setting up a practice company, where they are encouraged to put their skills to the test by being appointed to various job roles and to trade on a national and international level.
www.nptc.ac.uk /news_beacon_business.asp   (325 words)

  
 West Glamorgan Archive Service - The Neath Antiquarian Society’s Collections   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Formed in 1923, the Neath Antiquarian Society has taken a leading role in recording and safeguarding Neath's heritage.
It has published several books on Neath and district and publishes a periodical, The Transactions of the Neath Antiquarian Society.
The Neath Antiquarian Society archive collections are held at the Neath Mechanics' Institute.
www.swansea.gov.uk /westglamorganarchives/index.cfm?articleid=3150   (358 words)

  
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There are now a number of books available which contain photographs of Neath and its surrounding district.
Neath Abbey and The Industrial Revolution, Laurence Ince Ince, Tempus, 0 7524 2145 X 2001
Neath and District - a Symposium, Elis Jenkins, Elis Jenkins 0 900807 06 7 1974
home.clara.net /daibevan/neath/default.htm   (289 words)

  
 KCK's Mayors: John E. Reardon. The Kansas Collection at KCKPL
For the Council seats of the 6 Districts, there were 57 candidates, of which 9 were women.
The Summer of 1983 was the starting time to remove the "art" objects on Minnesota Avenue that were placed there in the Center-City Mall Project.
After an absence from public office, he made a comeback in the August 1988 primary election by winning the 1st District seat on the Wyandotte County Commission.
www.kckpl.lib.ks.us /kscoll/lochist/mayors/MReardon.htm   (575 words)

  
 New Life Awaits Neath League Champions || Garden Village AFC - The Official website of Garden Village AFC. News and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Neath & District League champions Llansawel, conquerors of Garden Village in the West Wales Cup last season, are preparing for life in the Welsh Football League.
They were convincing winners of the Neath and District League last term - their second league success in two years - finishing thirteen points clear of runners-up Onllwyn.
Llangeinor (South Wales Amateur League) and Aberbargoed Buds (Gwent County League), along with Llansawel, were officially accepted into the Welsh League at their AGM in Maesteg on Saturday.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s221/st99436.htm   (458 words)

  
 Swansea & District Cats Protection
Welcome to the Swansea and District Branch of the Cats Protection.
We are the Swansea & District Branch which covers Swansea, Neath & Port Talbot, our main aim is to re-home unwanted cats and kittens, we do not have a sanctuary where cats can stay long-term.
Our rescued cats for re-homing are in mostly kept in foster homes in and around the area.
frachris.brinkster.net   (181 words)

  
 New Forest Councillors: Cllr Mrs M D Holding   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
I am one of the two District Councillors who represent the Brockenhurst and Forest South East District ward.
Brockenhurst and Forest South East District ward comprises the parishes of Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Denny Lodge, East Boldre, and Exbury and Lepe.
Please contact me regarding any District Council matter in Brockenhurst and Cllr Neath regarding District Council matters in Beaulieu, Denny Lodge, East Boldre or Exbury and Lepe.
www.nfdc.gov.uk /index.cfm?articleid=6092   (145 words)

  
 Neath & District Voluntary Transport Company Profile at ClickAJob.co.uk
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www.clickajob.co.uk /company_profiles/neath_district_voluntary_transport   (169 words)

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