Port Talbot Collection

Port Talbot Steelworks, circa 1958

Port Talbot Steelworks, Margam works. Erection of No 2 Blast Furnace. This furnace, due to come into production later this year

Offloading one of the giant roll housings shipped from American in the SS Wells City for the Abbey Strip mill, at Port Talbot docks

An advance guard of the army of steelworkers who returned to their jobs at Port Talbot after the strike which lasted six weeks

Port Talbot steel works. West Glamorgan, Wales. 30th April 1965

Ian Brown performing, he is the support act at a Catatonia concert at Margam Park, South Wales. 29th May 1999

Fans covered in mud, at Margam Park to watch Catatonia performing, South Wales. 29th May 1999

Catatonia performing at Margam Park, South Wales. 29th May 1999

Modernistic design of the buildings now taking shape at the Abbey Strip Mills, Margam. Pictured, the ingot strip bay, a part of a building which will eventually stretch for three quarters of a mile

The new strip mills at Margam, Port Talbot, opened by Chancellor of the Exchequer Hugh Gaitskell. Pictured, Mr Gaitskell followed by directors

The mould preparation bay at the Steel Company of Waless new Abbey Works at Margam. 23rd October 1948

Port Talbot Steelworks, December 1968

Port Talbot Steelworks, August 1969

Neath Port Talbot SA13 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Neath Port Talbot SA13 1

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

Reception of a Monster Railway Bar, at Port Talbot, Glamorganshire (engraving)
1625428 Reception of a Monster Railway Bar, at Port Talbot, Glamorganshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of a Monster Railway Bar)

Fans at Margam Park to watch Catatonia performing, South Wales. 29th May 1999

One of the support acts performing at a Catatonia concert at Margam Park, South Wales. 29th May 1999

Port Talbot Steelworks, circa 1956

Steelworker Tony Dooley of Portmead, Swansea, with the VLN converter in the background at the British Steel Corporations Port Talbot plant. 15th January 1969

Unloading Ore at the Wharf alongside the GKB Blast Furnaces at Margam. Circa 1947

Port Talbot Steelworks, circa 1967

Ramming sand in preparation for the special welding operation used to repair the broken lever at the Works of the Steel Co. of Wales, 23rd January 1958

Lorries being unloaded at Margam Slag Works. 17th February 1961

Port Talbot Steelworks. Circa 1958

Postcode Sector Map sheet 11 South Wales
This Postcode Sector Map (sheet 11) displays all of the first part of the postcode and the first number of the second part, or Inward Code, (eg EX20 3) for south Wales

The Mill in Combe Neath, c1776. Artist: John Laporte
The Mill in Combe Neath, c1776. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Margam Park, Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Blast furnaces, Corus Steelworks, Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Castle in woodland seen from Capel Mair, Margam Country Park, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Port Talbot: A Steel City's Legacy" Port Talbot, a town nestled in the heart of West Glamorgan, Wales, has long been synonymous with its iconic steelworks. The Port Talbot Steelworks and Margam works have stood as pillars of industry since their establishment. In 1958, the erection of No 2 Blast Furnace marked a significant milestone in the region's industrial growth. The steelworks' significance extended beyond its boundaries. The SS Wells City arrived from America, offloading giant roll housings that would contribute to the production process. This momentous event showcased Port Talbot's global reach and influence. During challenging times, an army of dedicated steelworkers returned to their jobs at Port Talbot after periods of unrest. Their resilience and commitment were commendable as they played a vital role in shaping the town's identity. Neath Port Talbot SA13 1 Map serves as a guide for visitors eager to explore this vibrant area rich in history and culture. From concerts at Margam Park to Ian Brown performing as Catatonia's support act, music enthusiasts found solace amidst these industrial surroundings. Margam Park witnessed unforgettable moments when fans gathered covered in mud while watching Catatonia perform – a testament to the band's enduring popularity among South Wales residents. Innovation continued to thrive within Port Talbot's steel industry with the opening of new strip mills at Margam by Chancellor Hugh Gaitskell. This investment further solidified Port Talbot as an economic powerhouse contributing significantly to national prosperity. The mould preparation bay at Steel Company of Waless' Abbey Works showcased cutting-edge technology that propelled manufacturing processes forward into a new era. Throughout December 1968 and August 1969, images captured life within Port Talbot Steelworks – scenes filled with hard work, determination, and camaraderie amongst workers who formed an integral part of this thriving community.