Gwent Archives
GB0218.D6069
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Gwent Archives
- Creator
- Palmer family of Neath
- Title
- Palmer Family of Neath, Records
- ID
- GB0218.D6069
- Date
- c.1910-c.1920
- Extent
- 0.015 Cubic Metres
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
Charles Presgrave Palmer of Neath married Louisa Jane Taylor of Risca in 1902. (Louisa Jane Taylor was the daughter of John Taylor, a Grocer and Draper of Risca). Belleview was her family home. Charles Presgrave Palmer was one of the sons of George Palmer, a Railway Contractor, who built the swing bridge in Neath in 1892-1894. The Palmer family also had a haberdashery shop in Neath and were leading lights of the Neath Amateur Dramatic (later Operatic) Society.
Scope and Contents note
Album includes images of the following: Belleview House, Risca; Risca Town; Risca Church; Crumlin Viaduct; Family Group (Taylor family?); Blackvein Wood, Risca; ruins of Neath Abbey; Canal bank, Risca
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Gwent Archives
Conditions Governing Access note
There are no restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Use note
Usual copyright conditions apply
Custodial History note
The album was in the possession of the Palmer family of Neath
Accruals note
No further accruals are expected
Accruals note
No further accruals are expected
Appraisal note
All records have been retained
Other Finding Aids note
Copies of finding aids are available at Gwent Archives