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Group of South Wales coal mines 1857–1959
Ferndale Colliery was a major coal mining complex comprising nine interconnected coal mines that operated in the Rhondda Valley, South Wales, from 1857
Ferndale_Colliery
Town in Wales
Ferndale Colliery owned by David Davis and Sons Ltd. On 10 June 1869 another explosion killed 53 miners. There is Little Ferns Day Nursery Ferndale providing
Ferndale,_Rhondda_Cynon_Taf
Accident occurring during the process of mining minerals
"Talke o' th' Hill Colliery Explosion - Talke - 1866". Northern Mine Research Society. Retrieved 2024-11-04. "Ferndale Colliery". www.welshcoalmines
Mining_accident
Railway branch line in Wales
the south at Pontypridd. In 1840, the TVR bought the private Ferndale to Maerdy colliery track and then extended it to Porth in 1849. Passenger operations
Maerdy_Branch
2016. "Albion Colliery". BBC Wales. 2008. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2010. "Albion Colliery Cilfynydd". Welsh
List of disasters in Great Britain and Ireland by death toll
List_of_disasters_in_Great_Britain_and_Ireland_by_death_toll
Overview of the mining industry in Wales
Cynheidre Colliery (closed 1989) Darran Colliery, Deri sunk 1868, closed 1919. Deep Navigation Colliery, Treharris (closed 1991) Ferndale Colliery Ffos-y-fran
Mining_in_Wales
Human settlement in Wales
underground explosion in the Tylorstown pits, newly taken over by the Ferndale Colliery; the blast was so powerful it blew the winding gear off the top of
Tylorstown
Waratah Colliery, Lambton (1882-1889) - Waratah Coal Company, later Mr T. G. Griffiths. Ferndale Colliery, Tighes Hill. (1877-1894) Fern Valley Colliery, near
List of collieries in Newcastle (Australia)
List_of_collieries_in_Newcastle_(Australia)
Urban area and district in South Wales
library services – Ferndale History". Archived from the original on 4 October 2008. Hopkins (1975), p. ix "BBC Coalhouse - Pentre Colliery". BBC Wales. Archived
Rhondda
Human settlement in Wales
colliery village was developed alongside the workings of Ferndale No.1 pit. Eventually there were two shafts developed, Ferndale No. 1 and Ferndale No
Blaenllechau
Welsh coal mine active 1875-1990
Maerdy Colliery was a coal mine located in the South Wales village of Maerdy (Welsh: Y Maerdy), in the Rhondda Valley, located in the county borough of
Mardy_Colliery
Suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
construction of a bridge over Throsby Creek at the opening of the Ferndale Colliery in 1877. In 1878 the Tighes Hill Public School was established with
Tighes_Hill,_New_South_Wales
formed by Lydia Becker. 8 November – An underground explosion at Ferndale Colliery in the Rhondda kills 178. 23 November – The three 'Manchester Martyrs'
1867_in_the_United_Kingdom
1913 mining explosion in Wales
The Senghenydd colliery disaster, also known as the Senghenydd explosion (Welsh: Tanchwa Senghennydd), occurred at the Universal Colliery in Senghenydd
Senghenydd_colliery_disaster
crowd, killing four people. 10 June – an underground explosion at Ferndale Colliery in the Rhondda kills 53. 24 June – Sea Birds Preservation Act 1869
1869_in_the_United_Kingdom
Australian politician (1834–1891)
managed the Wickham and Bullock Island Coal Co. and was part-owner of Ferndale Colliery. He was mayor of Wallsend in 1874 and 1875 and nearby Plattsburg in
James Fletcher (Australian politician)
James_Fletcher_(Australian_politician)
English soap manufacturer (1834–1919)
£83,000, on a twenty two acres site at Port Waratah, close to the Ferndale Colliery at Tighe's Hill, whence cheap coal was expected. The soap making equipment
Charles_Upfold
Rugby team
Ferndale RFC are a rugby union club based in the Upper Rhondda Fach, Wales. First formed in 1882, and disbanded in 1921, the club reformed in 1989. They
Ferndale_RFC
List of significant events in the history of Wales
Abercarn Colliery disaster anniversary". BBC News. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2019. "Photo Archive: North Risca Blackvein Colliery – The 1880
Timeline_of_Welsh_history
Welsh trade unionist
December 1959) was a Welsh trade unionist. Born in Ferndale in the Rhondda, Walsh began working at a colliery as his father had before him. He joined the South
Bartholomew_Walsh
are killed in the second underground explosion within two years at Ferndale Colliery in the Rhondda. Three people are killed in a train derailment at Maesycwmmer
1869_in_Wales
least 17 lives. 8 November – 178 miners are killed in an accident at Ferndale Colliery, Rhondda. date unknown Celtic Congress held at Saint-Brieuc in Brittany
1867_in_Wales
Village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
being purchased in 1890 by David Davies and Sons, Ferndale, who renamed it Ferndale No. 3 Colliery. Eventually, it came under the ownership of the Cory
Ystrad
County borough in Wales
Pontypridd, with other key settlements/towns being - Pontyclun,Maerdy, Ferndale, Hirwaun, Llanharan, Mountain Ash, Porth, Tonypandy, Tonyrefail and Treorchy
Rhondda_Cynon_Taf
Human settlement in Wales
the head of the Rhondda Fach Valley. The village developed around Mardy Colliery, established in 1875, which became central to the community until its closure
Maerdy
Railway company and line in South Wales
towards Merthyr; Pontypridd; above. Maerdy Colliery; Maerdy; opened 18 June 1889; closed 15 June 1964; Ferndale; opened 1868 as private station for workers
Taff_Vale_Railway
1889 Welsh local government election
defeated by Mabon at the Rhondda election in 1885 was returned unopposed in Ferndale as was W.H. Mathias at another Rhondda ward. The third unopposed return
1889 Glamorgan County Council election
1889_Glamorgan_County_Council_election
notably at Ferndale. Having trained as a barrister, Davis joined the family business. When "D. Davis & Sons Ltd., Ferndale Steam Coal Collieries" was successfully
Frederick_Lewis_Davis
start-up of the Bute Merthyr colliery in Treherbert in 1855. In the Rhondda Fach, the first coal was mined in 1862 at Ferndale. The Taff Vale Railway reached
Ystradyfodwg
Welsh coal mine owner (1821–1884)
family's operations being concentrated on Ferndale in the Rhondda Fach. Despite the huge loss of life at Ferndale in 1867 he was regarded as a good employer
David Davis, Maesyffynnon (coal owner)
David_Davis,_Maesyffynnon_(coal_owner)
Football league
thousands of miners working in the collieries in the Rhondda. Banog Cambrian United (development) Ely Valley Ferndale BGC Llwynypia BGC Penrhiwfer Penygraig
Rhondda_&_District_League
Welsh coal businessman (1797–1866)
successful and he soon became involved in small scale mining at Rhigos. This colliery (with its wharf at Briton Ferry near Neath) was sold in 1847, but by that
David_Davis,_Blaengwawr
"War Memorials Register: Ferndale Cenotaph". Imperial War Museum. Retrieved 26 June 2020. "War Memorials Register: Ferndale Cenotaph". Imperial War Museum
List of public art in Rhondda Cynon Taf
List_of_public_art_in_Rhondda_Cynon_Taf
UK Parliament constituency (1974–2024)
professional men, and included a disproportionate number of colliery officials. . Lewis Davis of Ferndale, brother of David Davis, Maesyffynnon, one of the leading
Rhondda (UK Parliament constituency)
Rhondda_(UK_Parliament_constituency)
Football tournament season
Tie Home team Score Away team 1 Accrington Stanley 2-2 Boldon Colliery Welfare 2 Alfreton Town 5-1 Clifton All Whites 3 Andover 2-4 Wealdstone 4 Ashford
1972–73_FA_Trophy
Welsh ironmonger, inventor, and manufacturer (died after 1881)
have gone into partnership with John Davies in the ironmongery he ran in Ferndale. This partnership was separate to the lamp business, and Thomas exhibited
Evan_Thomas_(inventor)
Association football league in Wales
Vale Western Division: Pontardawe Athletic 1961–62: Eastern Division: Ferndale Athletic Western Division: Port Talbot Athletic 1962–63: Eastern Division:
Welsh Football League Division Two
Welsh_Football_League_Division_Two
1982 homicide in Michigan, U.S.
automotive supplier, and as a waiter at the Golden Star restaurant in Ferndale, Michigan on weekends. He was engaged, and was set to marry Vikki Wong
Killing_of_Vincent_Chin
Human settlement in Wales
the Dinas Main Colliery. It reached the Rhondda No.3 seam in 1868 and was known for its high quality coal and coke. The Dinas Main Colliery Company sank
Gilfach_Goch
Class of 0-6-0 pannier tank steam locomotives
Abercynon, Aberystwyth, Bristol (Bath Road), Carmarthen, Croes Newydd, Didcot, Ferndale, Fishguard, Machynlleth, Oswestry, Radyr, Treherbert, Truro, Weymouth and
GWR_5700_Class
British politician (1849–1934)
substantial colliery enterprises in South Wales: D. Davis and Sons, Limited, Ferndale Steam Coal Collieries; The Penrikyber Navigation Colliery Company Limited;
Robert_Perks
Glamorgan CF CF41 Pentre Mid Glamorgan CF CF42 Treorchy Mid Glamorgan CF CF43 Ferndale Mid Glamorgan CF CF44 Aberdare Mid Glamorgan CF CF45 Mountain Ash Mid Glamorgan
List of postcode districts in the United Kingdom
List_of_postcode_districts_in_the_United_Kingdom
British gymnast (1887–1960)
Gymnastic Championship of Wales at his first attempt, while studying for a colliery manager's certificate. On the strength of this performance, he was selected
Edgar_Watkins
Human settlement in Wales
Meiros Collieries Ltd took over the colliery in 1913, and in 1915 the colliery underwent considerable modernisation. At its peak in 1923, the colliery was
Llanharan
Former railway station in Wales
closure, traffic from the colliery continued, and a number of enthusiast specials ran over the line to Maerdy. The colliery closed in 1990 after 115 years
Maerdy_railway_station
Suburb of Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia
its name from the Queen Mary Falls on Spring Creek within the locality. Ferndale Provisional School opened on 9 November 1948. In 1953 it became The Falls
The_Falls,_Queensland
Welsh coalowner and Member of Parliament (1784-1867)
Williams. ISBN 0-900807-21-0. Hopkins, K.S. (1975). Rhondda Past and Future. Ferndale: Rhondda Borough Council. Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament
Walter_Coffin
Welsh writer and political activist (1897–1939)
ISBN 978-0-7083-1953-6. Hopkins, K.S. (1975). Rhondda Past and Future. Ferndale: Rhondda Borough Council. Kono, Shintaro (2019). "Lewis Jones and the Making
Lewis_Jones_(writer)
1928 Welsh local government election
election of Rhys Evans as alderman, David Hughes, checkweigher at Abergorki Colliery was elected as his successor. Following the election of J.D. Brazell as
1928 Glamorgan County Council election
1928_Glamorgan_County_Council_election
Human settlement in Wales
mines in the valley, Cwm Clydach Colliery (opened 1864), Blaen Clydach Colliery (opened in 1875) and Clydach Vale Colliery. The grid of residential streets
Cwm Clydach, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Cwm_Clydach,_Rhondda_Cynon_Taf
Human settlement in Wales
deep coal mine left in Wales was the nearby Tower Colliery, which British Coal shut in 1994. The colliery was then bought out by its workers, after which
Hirwaun
British politician & miner (1879–1970)
become member of parliament for Pontypridd in 1922. Jones was educated at Ferndale board school before starting work as a coalminer aged 12. Since both his
Thomas_Mardy_Jones
Association football club in Wales
Wales Senior Cup 27/04/76 03/05/76 Ferndale Athletic 1–1 (H) 2–1 (A) D. Batt Evans (2) Unknown Unknown Barry Ferndale 1976–77 South Wales Senior Cup 16/05/77
Barry_Town_United_F.C.
Wales international rugby union footballer
John (1972). All Blacks in Wales. Ferndale: Ron Jones Publications. Billot, John (1974). Springboks in Wales. Ferndale: Ron Jones Publications. Godwin,
Anthony_Windham_Jones
Football tournament season
Histon 3-1 Ely City 38 Hitchin Town 4-1 Rothwell Town 39 Horden Colliery Welfare 4-2 Ferndale Athletic 40 Horsham 1-2 Guildford & Dorking United 41 Hounslow
1974–75_FA_Trophy
1949–1964 Abercynon Closed to steam 1964 88F 1949–1967 Treherbert Sub-sheds Ferndale (to 1964), Pwllyrhebog (to 1951) Closed to steam 1965 88G 1960–1964 Llantrisant
List of British Railways shed codes
List_of_British_Railways_shed_codes
(Margate) Pte. H. E. Joines, London Reg. (Banbury) Pte. A. L. Jones, RAMC (Ferndale) Gnr. R. Jones, Royal Garrison Arty. (Cardiff) Act. Sgt. R. Jones, Gordon
1918_New_Year_Honours_(MM)
Football tournament season
Falmouth Town 2-0 Ton Pentre 25 Ferndale Athletic 0-0 Weston-super-Mare 26 Folkestone 2-0 Ramsgate 27 Frickley Colliery 3-0 Retford Town 28 Frome Town
1973–74_FA_Trophy
Welsh boxer (1892–1969)
his wife Elizabeth and was a father the same year. He left Tylorstown Colliery in 1913. The record books often show that Wilde started boxing professionally
Jimmy_Wilde
Bargoed, Barry, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Cowbridge, Dinas Powys, Ferndale, Hengoed, Llantwit Major, Maesteg, Merthyr Tydfil, Mountain Ash, Penarth
List of post towns in the United Kingdom
List_of_post_towns_in_the_United_Kingdom
Human settlement in Wales
sunk at Abernant-y-Groes Colliery (later known as Cwmbach colliery). A further pit was later sunk and named Lletyshenkin Colliery. All coal was subsequently
Cwmbach
Human settlement in Wales
after the last train in August 1986 after coal from Mardy Colliery was raised through Tower Colliery. Since 2005, the southern section from Porth to Pontygwaith
Pontygwaith, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Pontygwaith,_Rhondda_Cynon_Taf
Human settlement in Wales
until 2012 was Glyn Roberts (Labour), a long-serving Director of the Tower Colliery company. Penywaun F.C. plays soccer regularly in the Aberdare Valley Premier
Penywaun
Town in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
five households into a burgeoning Victorian industrial town. The Coedcae Colliery (first listed in 1856) and the Bute iron ore mine (which opened in October
Pontyclun
Branch Great Western Railway Porth Junction to Mardy Colliery, via Ynshir, Tylorstown and Ferndale. 13 June 1964 (to passenger traffic) June 1986 (to all
List of closed railway lines in the United Kingdom
List_of_closed_railway_lines_in_the_United_Kingdom
vicar 2,279 Edmund Thomas, Maindy Hall, Ystrad* 2,232 W. Taylor, Fernhill Colliery 2,014 E.H. Davies, Baglan House 1,979 William Morgan, Tynewydd 1,903 Rev
Ystradyfodwg_School_Board
Human settlement in Wales
station called Llantwit Fardre (and formerly Llantwit Dyffryn Red Ash Colliery) served the village on the Llantrisant and Taff Vale Junction Railway.
Llantwit_Fardre
State school
first language Welsh is offered at GCSE. Formerly the site of the Tylecoch Colliery, Treorchy Comprehensive School began as the Upper Rhondda School and opened
Treorchy_Comprehensive_School
Human settlement in Wales
Wayne Esq. of the Gadlys Ironworks opened the Dyllas Colliery in 1840 and in 1849 Ysguborwen Colliery was sunk by Samuel Thomas and Thomas Joseph. Among
Llwydcoed
Human settlement in Wales
(1879–1910); Mountain Pit (1866–1927); Blaennant Colliery (circa 1840–1927); Forge Pit (1851–1910) and River Level Colliery (circa 1840–1939). In 1896, a flooding
Abernant,_Rhondda_Cynon_Taf
Welsh politician (1867–1933)
1880 Watts Morgan became a checkweighman at the newly opened National Colliery in Wattstown, a responsible position that involved tallying the weight
David_Watts_Morgan
Welsh trade unionist and political theorist
the tenth child of eleven. After attending Ferndale Higher Grade School, he began work at the Standard Colliery in Ynyshir at age 12 in 1895. Originally
Noah_Ablett
(Glen Dayson) - M69 - M5 - R512 - M71 (Ferndale) Glen Dayson, Randpark Ridge, Boskruin, Bromhof, Malanshof, Ferndale Roodepoort, Randburg John Vorster Dr
List of metropolitan routes in South Africa
List_of_metropolitan_routes_in_South_Africa
Staffordshire Railway 1961 Fenton Manor North Staffordshire Railway 1956 Ferndale Taff Vale Railway 1964 Fernhill Heath GWR 1965 Ferniegair Caledonian Railway
List of closed railway stations in Great Britain: D–F
List_of_closed_railway_stations_in_Great_Britain:_D–F
Football tournament season
Leamington 19 Evenwood Town 1-1 Penrith 20 Falmouth Town 7-1 Trowbridge Town 21 Ferndale Athletic 2-0 Frome Town 22 Folkestone & Shepway 0-1 Maidstone United 23
1975–76_FA_Trophy
other California cities, including Crescent City (1885), Arcata (1886), Ferndale (1906), as well as other towns along the west coast such as Tacoma, Washington
1885 Chinese expulsion from Eureka
1885_Chinese_expulsion_from_Eureka
1898 Welsh local government election
the most significant contest in the valley but, owing to the support of colliery officials and leading tradesmen for the winning candidate, Elias Henry
1898 Glamorgan County Council election
1898_Glamorgan_County_Council_election
Football tournament season
Bridlington Trinity 7 Barnstaple Town 2-0 Bridgwater Town 8 Barry Town 1-1 Ferndale Athletic 9 Bedworth United 2-1 Darlaston 10 Bilston 0-2 Hednesford Town
1977–78_FA_Trophy
British royal recognitions
Recovery Officer. Lily Ann Jones. For public and charitable services in Ferndale and district, Glamorganshire. John Junor, Member, Hamilton, Lanarkshire
1951_New_Year_Honours
Boksburg, as well as the construction of the Rand Steam Tram from the colliery to the gold fields and into Johannesburg facilitated the growth of the
History_of_Johannesburg
River in Wales which flows into Cardiff Bay
1885 to carry a branch of the Taff Vale Railway over the river to Albion Colliery at Cilfynydd. Just to the south is White or Berw Bridge, designed by Pontypridd
River_Taff
1907 Welsh local government election
opposed by a Labour candidate, Johnny James, check weigher at Cwmgors Colliery. James fared less well than his predecessor, however, in seeking to oust
1907 Glamorgan County Council election
1907_Glamorgan_County_Council_election
Port in Wales
freely through the entrance. The ceremonial opening by Mrs Lewis Davis of Ferndale and David Davies, with 2,000 guests, took place on 18 July 1889. The first
Barry_Docks
1892 Welsh local government election
Liberal candidate, Daniel Eynon, was a colliery manager. Morgan Williams. lodge secretary at Ynyshir Colliery, was supported at the election by the Porth
1892 Glamorgan County Council election
1892_Glamorgan_County_Council_election
and Brixton Hill Lambeth: Brixton Hill; Clapham Common; Clapham Town; Ferndale; Larkhall; Thornton; Tulse Hill. Croydon East Croydon: Addiscombe East;
List of electoral wards in England by constituency
List_of_electoral_wards_in_England_by_constituency
Kent Div.Two Mid East Feniton South West Regional League Div.One South 6 Ferndale Rodbourne Wiltshire County League Development Div. 8 Field West Riding
List of women's association football clubs in England
List_of_women's_association_football_clubs_in_England
System of numbered roads in Greater Johannesburg, South Africa
(Glen Dayson) - M69 - M5 - R512 - M71 (Ferndale) Glen Dayson, Randpark Ridge, Boskruin, Bromhof, Malanshof, Ferndale Roodepoort, Randburg John Vorster Dr
Metropolitan routes in Johannesburg
Metropolitan_routes_in_Johannesburg
British royal recognitions
Garside. Lieutenant-Commander (A) Stafford Hook. Lieutenant-Colonel Cecil Ferndale Phillips, DSO, Royal Marines. Commander (L) James Bennett Reed, (Retired)
1949_New_Year_Honours
Lane. The Falls State School The Falls Southern Downs 1948 1974 Formerly Ferndale SS until 1953 Thorndale State School Thorndale Southern Downs 1946 1964
List of schools in Darling Downs
List_of_schools_in_Darling_Downs
Football tournament season
Oswestry Town 19 Bognor Regis Town 3–0 Dorking 20 Bridgwater Town 3–0 Ferndale Athletic 21 Bridlington Trinity 2–1 Ashby Institute 22 Brierley Hill Alliance
1972–73 FA Cup qualifying rounds
1972–73_FA_Cup_qualifying_rounds
Organisational basis of British Methodism
Cascade Penpedairheol, Newtown Mountain Ash, Norton Bridge, Rhondda Fach (Ferndale), Rhydyfelin, Treherbert, Ystrad Mynach Neath Port Talbot [171] 9 Cymmer
Organisation of the Methodist Church of Great Britain
Organisation_of_the_Methodist_Church_of_Great_Britain
British government recognitions
For political and public service. Andrew John George Chinn, Headmaster, Ferndale Comprehensive School, Mid-Glamorgan. For services to Education in Wales
1994_Birthday_Honours
Glamorganshire 1.4Prehistoric GM288 Carn-y-Pigwn Round Cairn Round cairn Ferndale 51°40′00″N 3°25′49″W / 51.6668°N 3.4302°W / 51.6668; -3.4302 (Carn-y-Pigwn
List of scheduled monuments in Rhondda Cynon Taf
List_of_scheduled_monuments_in_Rhondda_Cynon_Taf
Football tournament season
Enderby Town 0-1 Long Eaton United 25 Evenwood Town 1-1 Horden Colliery Welfare 26 Ferndale Athletic 3-1 Gloucester City 27 Frickley Athletic 3-1 Whitley
1976–77_FA_Trophy
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