Aberdare Collection

Aberdare Memorial Home, West Wickham, Kent
The Aberdare Memorial Home, at Wood Lodge, West Wickham, Kent, was opened in the 1930s by the Childrens Aid Society. Date: 1930s

HMS Aberdare, British hunt class minesweeper, WW2
HMS Aberdare (J49), British hunt class minesweeper. Date: circa 1943-1944

Miners, Aberdare Valley

Aberdare Valley Miners early 1900s

County Map of Glamorganshire, Wales, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

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Mount Kenya National Park seen from the Aberdare Mountain Range. The peaks Batian (5199m) and Nelion in the Mt. Kenya range are the second highest peaks in Africa, only Mt. Kilimanjaro is higher

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Mount Kenya National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in the highlands of central Kenya, Africa. Sunrise with the Aberdare mountain range in the background

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Mount Kenya National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in the highlands of central Kenya, Africa. Sunrise with the Aberdare mountain range in the background and typical Afroalpine vegetation

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River in Aberdare National Park just before it reaches the Karura Falls, Kenya, Africa. (Large format sizes available). Date: 30/04/2009

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Magura also spelled Maragua Fall in Aberdare National Park in Kenya, Africa(Large format sizes available). Date: 30/04/2009

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Karura Falls tumbles more than 300m into an abyss, Aberdare National Park, Kenya, Africa. (Large format sizes available). Date: 30/04/2009

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Chania Fall in Aberdare National Park in Kenya, Africa(Large format sizes available). Date: 30/04/2009

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Chania Fall in Aberdare National Park in Kenya, Africa(Large format sizes available). Date: 30/04/2009

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View of the primeval forest towards the peak of Satima (4001m) in Aberdare National Park, Kenya, Africa. (Large format sizes available). Date: 30/04/2009

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Elephant in the jungle, Aberdare National Park, Kenya Date: 02/07/2008

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Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), Aberdare National Park, Kenya Date: 02/07/2008

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Variable Sunbird, Nectarinia venusta, Aberdare Country Club, Nyeri, Kenya Date: 28/04/2004

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Variable Sunbird, Nectarinia venusta, Aberdare Country Club, Nyeri, Kenya Date: 28/04/2004

New Church at Aberdare (engraving)
1607808 New Church at Aberdare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Church at Aberdare. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 October 1854)

Colliery explosion, Duffryn pit 1852
Scene of an explosion, near Aberdare Valley, mouth of the middle Duffryn pit. No deaths were occasioned more by choke or after-damp than from the fire-damp. Date: 1852

The Royal National Eisteddfod at Aberdare (engraving)
1041094 The Royal National Eisteddfod at Aberdare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal National Eisteddfod at Aberdare)

The Collieries Strikes and Riots (litho)
1627411 The Collieries Strikes and Riots (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collieries Strikes and Riots)

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arriving at Aberdare Hall. 1st December 1954

New council houses - Cwmbach near Aberdare, Wales
New council houses built at the lower end of Cwmbach for Welsh miners and their families, near Aberdare, in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7

Aberdare, c1877. Creator: Unknown
Aberdare, c1877. Portrait of British lawyer and politician Henry Austin Bruce (1815-1895), who was elected Liberal MP for Merthyr Tydfil in 1854

Powell Duffryn Collieries, Aberaman, Aberdare, Wales
Powell Duffryn Collieries, Aberaman, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1912

Aberdare National Park, Kenya, East Africa
Lookout post in Aberdare National Park, Kenya, East Africa, viewed from Treetops, Nyeri. Date: circa 1950

Kenya, A fine elephant the Aberdare National Park

Kenya, A fine female leopard the Aberdare National Park

Kenya, A female black rhino surrounded by a swarm of flies in the Aberdare National Park

Kenya, A female black rhino with her well grown calf at her side prepares to charge in the Aberdare National Park

Kenya, Aberdare National Park, Aberdare Mountains. Mountain bamboo (Arundinaria alpina) grows on Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains at an altitude of between 7, 000 feet and 9, 000 feet

The Count of Luxembourg adapted by Basil Hood. The staircase is in Grand Duke Rutzinovs reception hall. (Act II). Naturally, Adele and the impoverished Count fall in love

Lord Aberdare (Photo)
Henry Austin Bruce, first baron ABERDARE statesman Date: 1815 - 1895

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HENRY AUSTIN BRUCE 1ST BARON ABERDARE English politician Date: 1815 - 1895

1st Baron Aberdare
HENRY AUSTIN BRUCE, 1ST BARON ABERDARE Statesman 1815 - 1895

Mourning fashion, WW1
An outfit of mourning for a First World War widow. For the widow who prefers the coat and skirt there is a black Aberdare cord. Date: 1915

Hyena, Aberdare National Park, Kenya

Elephant, Aberdare National Park, Kenya

Elephant in the jungle, Aberdare National Park, Kenya

Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), Aberdare National Park, Kenya

The Royal National Eisteddfod at Aberdare

SECRETARIES OF STATE, 1869. The Secretaries of State under the prime ministry of William Gladstone. Top: George Villiers, Earl of Clarendon; George Campbell, Duke of Argyll. Center: Henry Bruce

The Royal National Eisteddfod at Aberdare

Africa, Kenya, Aberdare NP. A female olive baboon gives a profile pose at Tree Tops in Aberdare National Park, Kenya

Merthyr Tydfil Union Cottage Homes, Llwydcoed, Glamorgan
Merthyr Tydfil Union cottage homes at Llwydcoed, near Aberdare, Glamorgan. The homes, which house pauper children away from the workhouse, were erected in around 1912. Date: Date unknown

Wales / Afon Valley
A fine view, overlooking the Afon Valley, near Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1960s

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"Aberdare: A Tapestry of History and Natural Beauty" Step into the Aberdare Memorial Home in West Wickham, Kent, and you'll be transported back in time. This charming building stands as a testament to the rich heritage of this town. During World War II, HMS Aberdare played a vital role as a British hunt class minesweeper. Its brave crew navigated treacherous waters to protect our shores. In the early 1900s, the hardworking miners Valley labored tirelessly underground. Their dedication fueled the industrial growth that shaped this community. Venture further afield to East Africa's Kenya, and you'll discover another Aberdare gem - Aberdare National Park. This breathtaking wilderness is home to diverse wildlife and awe-inspiring landscapes that will leave you spellbound. Closer to home in Wales lies Powell Duffryn Collieries in Aberaman, an integral part of the region's coal mining history. The sweat and sacrifice of countless workers echo through its tunnels. Delve into Glamorganshire County Map from 1777 for a glimpse into how this area has evolved over centuries. It serves as a reminder that even amidst change, some things remain constant – like the resilience of its people. These snapshots capture just fragments of what makes Aberdare so special – stories etched on walls, memories preserved by time. From warships braving stormy seas to miners forging their path underground; from lush African savannahs to Welsh valleys echoing with industry; from historical maps tracing footsteps long gone – each thread weaves together an intricate tapestry celebrating both human endeavor and natural beauty found within these lands.