
The Society has built an extensive archive of material on local history including photographs, documents, maps and books; this is housed in the Carnegie Community Centre on Evelyn Road. Access may be arranged through our archivist Mrs Virginia Jones on 01792 321378 or via info@skewenhistoricalsociety.org.uk.
Trails
Two trails in Skewen have been produced by the Society; click on the title to view the trail.
Publications
Skewen’s rich history is reflected in several of the Society’s publications:
- “Our Village in World War 1: The diary of a Welsh village 1914 – 1918”
- “Hanes Special Edition 2019: a History of the Co-operative Society in Skewen Parts One and Two”
- Skewen & District Historical Society 20th Anniversary Brochure
- Celebrating 25 Years of the Society’s History 1997 – 2022
The above publications are available to purchase – details from Miss Anne Morgans 01792 813300 or via info@skewenhistoricalsociety.org.uk
Hanes
A quarterly magazine, “Hanes”, is published by the Society, and it is a rich source of knowledge about people and places that have shaped, and are continuing to shape, the village and as such, is an important local historical resource. Society members are the main contributors of articles and reminiscences of life in and around Skewen, both historical and current. All editions are kept in the Archive and back issues may be purchased for a small sum plus postage – contact the editor Miss Anne Morgans on 01792 813300 or via info@skewenhistoricalsociety.org.uk for full details.
A list of past articles may be seen below.
2023
Can YOU help the Society?
CommitteeEvan Roberts and the Welsh Revival
BiographyChurches & ChapelsEvangelismSkewenPassing Through
ImmigrationItalySkewenThe Mystery of the Tennant Park Gates
SkewenTennant ParkWhen Bombs Rained Down on the Communities of Coedffranc
Arp WardensBombingWorld War 2A List of the Places of Worship in Skewen Through the Years
Death of an Icon Part 3
ChristmasCinemasSwanseaSwanseaList of Places of Worship Through the Years
Churches & ChapelsSkewenLlandarcy - The Village and its People
LlandarcyLlandarcyReminiscencesReminiscencesWesleyan Methodist Church Skewen 1865 - 1928
Wesleyan Mthodist Church Skewen 1865 - 1928
Churches & ChapelsSkewenWhat's in a Name?
SurnamesWhy Stanley Road?
BiographyBiographySkewenSkewenStreetsDeath of an Icon: Part 2
CinemasSwanseaDown Memory Lane
BpMemorial HallSkewenExtreme Violence in Jersey Marine Part 2: Swansea & Neath Horse Racing
Horse RacingJersey MarineSport & RecreationFrederick John Batchelor: A Life on the Railways
RailwaysReminiscencesTennant Park Gates Correction
HistorySkewenTennant FamilyTennant ParkThe Drumau Cross
DrumauEasterSkewenWith the ATS in France
AtsReminiscencesWorld War 22022
A Reminiscence of the Skewen Division St John Ambulance
ReminiscencesSkewenSt John AmbulanceAbbey Primary School
EducationSchoolsChristmas at the Ritz
AdvertisementChristmasCinemasSkewenDeath of an Icon: Part 1
CinemasSwanseaDyffryn Cottage - A Genteel Residence
Family HistoryHousesSkewenExtreme Violence in Jersey Marine Part 1: Bando
bandoJersey MarineSport & RecreationSkewen Rugby Cap - John Notzing
RugbySkewenSport & RecreationThe Coal Owners' Ten Commandments to Miners
Coal MinesParodyA History of the Skewen Division of the St John Ambulance 1923 - 1973
SkewenSt John AmbulanceA Special Lady; Mrs Catherine Griffiths- Our Kitty
BiographySkewenA Welsh Legend
Myths & LegendsA Wonderful Career
BiographyFamily HistoryRapid Response!
Family HistoryPostcardSkewenThe River Port of Neath
NeathPortsriversTransportFrom British Legion to Modern Day Flats
British LegionBuildingsSkewenGiants Grave Briton Ferry
PhotographShipsReminiscences of a Lonlas Childhood
ChildhoodlonlasReminiscencesSchoolsRoyal Hotel Pilgrims Rest
AfricaEmigrationgold MiningSkewen Tax Free Cash
ChildhoodDog TrackRailwaysReminiscencesSkewenSome Coincidental Links
Family HistoryNeathPostcardSkewenThe Days of Horse Drawn Trams
PhotographTramsTransportThe History of Neath Grammar School for Girls
EducationNeathSchoolsWhist Drives in Skewen
Card GamesSkewenwhistA History of the Methodist Church
Churches & ChapelsBath Cottage
Coal MinesHousesDown Memory Lane: Remembering Skewen Shops Part 2
ReminiscencesShopsEarly Teaching Experiences
SchoolsTeachingExaminations from the Past
EducationExaminationsSchoolsFacebook comments of Frankie Long's Aberafan bus photo 1966/67 - direct from Skewen to Aberavon Beach
BusesReminiscencesTransportHow Charges Change
CommunicationsTelephoneThe Chapman Family Leave for Australia
EmigrationFamily HistoryThe Cwrt Herbert Colliery Explosion Jube 1st, 1906
AccidentsCoal Mines2021
An Industry from the Past
BrewersIndustryCap Badge Identification Needed
ArmyDay Trips with the United Welsh
BusesHolidaysTransportDown Memory Lane
ShopsSkewenOut of Africa
AfricaCopper WorksIndustryPeter Price & his sons Joseph Tregelles Price & Henry Habberley Price
Family HistoryIndustryQuakersQuaker's Wharf Mystery
Family HistorySkewenSkewen Agricultural & Horse Shows in the early 20th Century Part 3
AgricultureFarmshorse Shows2020
"A smell from Skewen Way...."
EasterPoemsSkewenA Short History of the Upper Skewen Post Office
Post OfficeSkewenGlyn Davies: Prisoner of the Japanese WW2
World War 2Great Great Aunt Anne's Logbooks
BiographyWomenPicturesque Neath & District
ArtistsNeathQueen Street, Neath
NeathShopsThe Wilshires of Skewen
Family HistorySkewenThe Woodlands, 77a, Dynevor Road, Skewen
HousesSkewen77a Dynevor Road
Family HistoryHousesSkewenA Link Between Edward Colston Hospital (School) Bristol & Neath Abbey
BiographyEducationNeath AbbeySchoolsslaveryA Skewen Mystery
Family HistoryHousesSkewenA Skewen Tragedy
Family HistoryWorld War 2Interview with Ann Howells
Family HistoryReminiscencesWorld War 2Neath Boys' Grammar School Choir January 1954
EducationPhotographSchoolsSkewen - It's Future (and Safety) in my Hands: A cold War Reminiscence
SkewenWorld War 2Volunteers Wanted
AdvertisementWinifred Coombe Tennant "Mam O Nedd" 1874 -1956
BiographyTennant FamilyA Different Age
Health And SafetyA Follow Up Article on School Books
EducationSchoolsAnn Elizabeth (Prosser) Crighton
BiographyEducationWomenCentenary of Sunday Schools in Wales
EducationSchoolsSunday SchoolsMy Life in the Land Army
WomenWomen's Land ArmyWorld War 2Sir Rhys ap Thomas
HistoryKings And QueensMiddle AgesSnippets from Coedffranc Girls' School in the 1960's
EducationSchoolsTilt Cove
CanadaHousesWomen's Institute Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
Women's Instute Neath AbbeyFrom the book "Thursday Night and Sunday Morning"
World War 2Out With the Old, In With New
Carnegie HallLibrariesReading & Writing at Coedffranc with Ronald Ridout in the 1960's
EducationSkewen Rugby: Something to Sing About
RugbySport & RecreationSnippets from Ann Davidson's Musical Career
Music & SingingThe Game of Quoits: a follow up story
QuoitsSport & RecreationThe Red, White and Blue Socks
Childhood2019
A Winter's Tale
ReminiscencesFrank Charles
BiographyFamily HistoryLong Forgotten Words
PoemsMy War Time Memories
ReminiscencesSkewenWorld War 2Skewen and the Break up of the Neath Abbey Estate
Neath AbbeySkewenThe British Restaurant
World War 2The History of the Gwyn Hall
AccidentsGamesGwyn HallNeathA Brave Fireman
FiremanWorld War 2A Look at the Past: Neath Railway Station
PhotographRailwaysTransportAugust 1940
World War 2Death at the Glyn Clydach Curve
AccidentsCoal MinesHarold and Peggy Jones of Skewen
BiographyFamily HistoryLucy Ballam
BiographyFamily HistoryMrs. Reida Francis & the Women's Timber Corps
WomenWorld War 2Skewen Men Rewarded for Bravery
World War 2Who Is Responsible? No. 2
MilestoneSkewenWW2 History Day 7th September, 2019
Photograph1955 Bus Crash in Jersey Marine
AccidentsBusesJersey MarineAttribution Correction
CorrectionsBluebird Bus Company & Cyril Reason
BusesTransportCan You Help Us?
PhotographInterview of Mrs Kathleen Carter: Factory Worker in WW2
World War 2The Neath Abbey Woollen Mill
IndustryNeath AbbeyThe Truth Will Out
BurglaryMrs. Kathleen Morris, Neath -WW2 Bletchley Park Veteran
ReminiscencesMystery - Why Re Jacket Pill?
CanalsShipsPhotgraph: Bater's Steam Lorry 1922
PhotographSociety Christmas Tree at St Thomas Church, Neath, Decemnber 2018
ChristmasThe National Eistedfod at Neath, 1918 and some Skewen Connections
EisteddfodsFamily HistoryNeathSkewenWorld War 1WW1 Heritage Day, November 2018
MemorialSkewenWorld War 12018
Bater Brothers Company & Recollections of Eric Hamer by his son Peter
Family HistoryHauliersIndustryQuarriesReminiscencesMemories
Family HistoryReminiscencesRemembering Sir ST Evans on the Centenary of his Death
AnniversariesEvans Sir S TFamily HistoryGravestonesUnder the Auctioneer's Hammer
EstatesFarmsWho is Responsible Number 1
Memorial GatesTennant ParkBethania Chapel group photograph 1967
Churches & ChapelsPeoplePhotographChance overhearings and where they might lead
Family HistoryNeath Fair
FairsNeath River Bridge: Photograph
BridgesPhotographPrivate David Thomas Lewis
World War 1Skewen Greyhound Stadium
Greyhound RacingThe Death of Sir S T Evans
BiographyWest Wales Vicar: The Death of the Rev. T C Phillips, Skewen
BiographyA Chat With Ted
BiographyPoemsA History of Bethania Chapel, Skewen 1906 - 1952
Churches & ChapelsAn Old Skewen Writer: Thomas Morgan 1850 - 1939
BiographyPlacenamesWritersCharlie One Arm
BiographyCrimeFamily HistoryPrisonsCoed Maesmelin
NatureWoodlandsEdward II at Neath Abbey
Kings And QueensNeath AbbeyFaulty Skewen
GeologyNeath Town Square 1910
PhotographO Captain My Captain
BiographyBrowniesGirl GuidesEdward Hamer Signalman in Skewen
Family HistoryRailwaysTransportIndustrial sites in the Neath Estuary
IndustryMumbles Railway
RailwaysTransportMy Early Life Part 2: Mr. Arthur Lewis
Family HistoryReminiscencesOld and New: The Salvation Army Hall on Bethlehem Road
Churches & ChapelsPhotographSkewen Silver Band
Music & SingingWeekend Walkers to Jersey
Jersey MarineRecreation2017
A History of Skewen Press
PrintingPublishingCoedffranc Parish Council and the Setting up of Skewen Park
ParksRecreationIt's All in the Genes
DnaFamily HistoryMy Memories of Skewen: Reminiscences of Mr. Arthur Lewis
BiographyReminiscencesSkewen Memories
ReminiscencesSkewenThe Bowling Green and Pavillion Skewen Park
BowlsPhotographSport & RecreationThe Devil's Pathway
Myths & LegendsThe Dragons are Fighting at Neath Abbey
SpeedwaySport & RecreationOur Chairman Recallsan Historic Event
FuneralsPoliceThe Hope and Anchor Inn
Public HousesThe Window Tax
TaxesDevelopment Appeal from Swasnea University
AdvertisementBater's Quarry
PhotographCan Anyone Help?
Family HistoryCoedffrance Arts Project
ArtsWeavingDr. Rosemary Barrow
BiographyObituaryEbenezer Chapel
Churches & ChapelsRamsey MacDonald in Skewen
BiographySixty Years of Know How
TelevisionSt. Cyril & St. Methodius Day, February 14th
ReligionSaintsHow Times Change!
AdvertisementJane Williams of Aberpergwm
AberpergwmFolk SongsPeopleWomenPresentation of "Our Village in WW1" to Crymlyn Primary and Coedffranc Primary
PhotographSchoolsWorld War 1Roger Howells from Stanley Road
PeopleSkewenTheatreTeulu Duw
Churches & ChapelsNeath AbbeyWell Known Family's Double Bereavement
FamilyPeopleSkewenWhen They Were Young
RugbySchoolsSport & Recreation2016
Chest X Rays
Public Information FlyerGame of Quoits: The Skewen Connection, The
GamesQuoitsLocal Place Names
PlacenamesNOR XI January 28th 1950
PhotographSport & RecreationPaula Hanford
RefugeeShopkeeperSpanishPostcard of New Street, Neath, A
PhotographRoadsShopsWilliam Evans RN
NavyPeopleWorld War 1Easter Crosses on Drummau Article Update
Coal MinesDrummauEasterReligionTapestryWomen's Institute LlandarcyWorld War 1A Tale of a River Bank
BryncochPublic HousesCoedffranc Community Councils Badge and Chain of Office
CoedffrancRegaliaElizabeth Ann Davis
GravestonesMemories of the Aberfan Disaster 50 Years On
AberfanCoal MinesPhotographs of May 7th Book Launch
PhotographWorld War 1Prisoners of War in Neath
NeathWorld War 2The Rev. T Mardy Rees
BiographyReligionTree guards & plaque erected around memorial trees in the park
MemorialPhotographSS Rhiwabon Shipwreck, January 29th 1884
GravestonesShipsThe 1939 Register
CensusThe Proposed University at Gnoll House, Neath
EducationGnollNeathThe Romans in Neath
NeathRomansTwo Local Clock Makers and Their Clocks
ClocksA Skewen postcard
PhotographSkewenCorrections
CorrectionsCrosses on Drummau
DrummauEasterReligionRockin the Ritz
CinemasEntertainmentMusic & SingingSociety Panto 2015
ChristmasPhotographThe Eventful Years of All Saints
Churches & ChapelsThe Jersey Marine Hotel
HotelsJersey MarineWW1 Allotments in Skewen
GardeningWorld War 12015
Can You Help?
PhotographColonel Stuart Archer
World War 2David George Davies
Family HistoryDecember 1916 Memorial Service at St. John's Church
Churches & ChapelsEarly Town of Neath, The
NeathJuno Light Vessel
ShipsLights on Prams
PerambulatorsPassing of the Farmsteads: Gain and Loss reflections at Coedffranc
Landscape ChangesSmelly Skewen
SkewenJack Linnard's World War One Service
World War 1Life membership awarded to Secretary Kitty Griffiths
Life Membership AwardMy World War Two Years
World War 2View of Skewen Dog Track approx 1970
PhotographAbbey Bus Company, The
BusesCoedffranc's New Library Inaugurated
LibrariesComment from the South Wales Weekly Post, A, December 23rd, 1916
Jersey MarineWorld War 1Fire at the Pavilion Cinema May 1939
CinemasJersey Marine - the New Year's Day Storm 1916
Jersey MarineLocal Teacher Joins the Indian Army
SoldierWorld War 1William John 1896 - 1967
SoldierWorld War 1Advertisements from WW1
World War 1Christmas Evans Skewen Air Ace
AirmanWorld War 1Coedffranc Forest and Alexander the Great (356 - 323 BC)
SkewenLocal Advertisements from 1918
ShopsRebecca Rees shop Bethlehem Road
ShopsTabernacle Street approx 1914
PhotographWelsh choir in the trenches, A September 1916
World War 1When Lloyd George dined with the Moore-Gwyns
Visit2014
Henry Horace Williams
SoldierWorld War 1Llandarcy W.I. 1924 - 1990
Women's Institute LlandarcyLlandarcy W.I. Silver Jubilee 1949
Women's Institute LlandarcyLlandarcy Women's Institue
PhotographLlandarcy's W.I. Choir 1954
Women's Institute LlandarcyMooretown 1914
PhotographNotes on Denman College
Women's Institute LlandarcyPoem: Llandarcy Women's Institue
Women's Institute LlandarcySkewen's Flying Ace: The Remarkable Story of John S. Chick MC
SoldierWorld War 1What's changed in the back garden?
SkewenAll Saints Church
Churches & ChapelsAnnual visit: Caerleon, August 2014
PhotographVisitHeritage Day 2014
Heritage DayPhotographLife Membership awarded to Mr. H.C.J. Havard
PeopleLook who came to Skewen in 1978!
SkewenVisitorMy Family and the First World War
FamilySoldierWorld War 1Visit to Tredegar House and the Celtic Manor Resort, May 2014
PhotographVisitWhats in a Name?
SoldierWorld War 1Briton Ferry's Dark Ages
Briton FerryG.P, Looks Back 50 years, A (Part 3)
DoctorsPeopleSkewenSome Reminiscences (Part 2)
ChildhoodFamilyPeopleWorld War 2Edward II, Christopher Marlowe & Neath Abbey
Neath AbbeyG.P. Looks Back 50 years, A(Part 2)
DoctorsPeopleSkewenSinking of the 'S.S. Main', The
ShipsWorld War 1Some Reminiscences (Part 1)
ChildhoodFamilyPeopleWorld War 22013
Business Woman of Skewen, A
FamilyPeopleShopsG.P. Looks back 50 years, A (Part 1)
DoctorsPeopleSkewenLocal place names
SkewenWar time memory, A
World War 2Alderman Isaac Evans and his family
FamilyPeopleEarly memories
Childhoodi.t.a. a follow up
LibrariesSchoolsWas a member of your family part of a secret uni in WW2?
World War 2Coedffranc jottings from the 1960s
Schools2012
Queen St., Neath
NeathRailway Embankment
RailwaysSandwich from Malta
World War 2Skewen Tapestry
SkewenTapestrySt. Mary's Church (photograph)
Churches & ChapelsPhotographMemories of Skewen Past
BrowniesPhotographPoemsFire at the Pavilion Theatre, Skewen
CinemasMy Life in the Land Army
Women's Land ArmyWorld War 22011
Roads of Skewen
RoadsBrief Encounter
World War 2Good Old Days, The
ShopsSkewens war time sites
World War 2Swanseas Copper Industry
Copper WorksTwo Miners and their story
FamilyVale of Neath canal
CanalsNeathDr. D.P. Davies - In Memoriam
PeopleNeath Valley Lake, The
NeathSkewen Soldier, A
FamilyWilliam Davies
People2010
Birds are Liberated, The
Pigeon ClubDelayed Opening
World War 2Main Colliery, The
Coal MinesNeath River Bridge
Bridges2009
Growing up in Neath Abbey
ChildhoodNeath AbbeyNeath Abbey
Neath AbbeyPassage to India, A
World War 2Womens Land Army
Women's Land ArmyWorld War 2Day war broke out, The
World War 2Holy Well of St. Margarets, The
Churches & ChapelsOne Mans War
FamilyWorld War 2Porcelain China
PorcelainSurprising Journey into the Past, A
FamilyHistory of Y Capel
Churches & ChapelsLast Run, The
StagecoachesLocal mystery, A
CrimeSker House
Sker HouseAn Ordinary Family
FamilyMusic & SingingDay to Remember, A
World War 2Memory of an Air Raid in Skewen
ChildhoodSir John Herbert
People2007
It was a soft, gentle evening
PoemsChildhood Memory ,A
ChildhoodItalian Tour 1959
Italian TourSkewen Castle
CastlesCoedffranc Electoral Roll 1846
SkewenDrummau Mountain
DrummauInspections of Neath Abbey School
SchoolsPhotograph of Ivor Knight
PeopleSchoolboy Recollections of the 1930s
ChildhoodVoters (1846)
1846VotersBeginning the parish of Skewen
SkewenClubbing in the 1930s
ClubsIsaac Evans
PeopleSports and all that
Sport & RecreationThree Kings at Neath Abbey
Neath AbbeyRoyal VisitsViolin Maker, The
People2006
Ill be there
BusesCastlesFamilyPoemsCape Copper Works, The
Copper WorksCareg Bica - Illustration
Careg BicaEnglish Cities on New Road
ShopsFirst Inhabitants of Skewen, The
PrehistoryMartin Thomas Alderman - Memoriam
PeopleVisit to the Old Cin, A
CinemasAll Saints Church
Churches & ChapelsBorrow visits Neath Abbey
Neath AbbeyMotor Cars at Neath Abbey
CarsSkewen the Name
SkewenWhat became of Retirement?
Retirement2005
Andrew Carnegie
LibrariesPeopleUpper Skewen Post Office
Post OfficeYesteryear
ShopsBraves, The
American IndiansChildhood Memories
ChildhoodRachel Phillips
PeopleWern Goch Farmland
Tennant FamilyWern Goch2004
Poem, A
PoemsQuarriesTennant ParkNurses Story, A
NursingPeopleWorld War 2Staff of Coedffranc Elementary School at end of 19th Century - Photograph
SchoolsWesley Chapel Illustration
Churches & Chapels