GB0218.D5861

Summary Information

Repository
Gwent Archives
Creator
Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum.
Title
Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum, Records
ID
GB0218.D5861
Date
1890-1908
Extent
0.015 Cubic Metres
Language
English

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Biographical/Historical note

The Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum has an extensive collection of local artefacts and records, often donated by local people, that illustrate the fascinating story of Blaenavon and its people. The Museum also has a number of the author Alexander Cordell’s personal effects, including his writing desk and typewriter

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Scope and Contents note

Records include: The Loyal Victoria and Prince Albert Lodge, Blaenavon, "Resolution Book," 1902-1908; and, Time Sheets from W. Jones, Builder, Abersychan, 1890 and 1904

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

 Gwent Archives

Conditions Governing Access note

There are no restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Use note

Usual copyright conditions apply

Accruals note

Accruals are expected

Appraisal note

Records have been appraised along the lines of the Gwent Archives Collection and Appraisal Policies

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Other Finding Aids note

Copies of finding aids are available at Gwent Archives

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Collection Inventory

 D5861/1 The Loyal Victoria and Prince Albert Lodge "Resolution Book" 1902-1908   1.0 volume

Related Archival Materials note

See also D5846/1

Biographical/Historical note

In 1810, members of the Oddfellows in Manchester area became dissatisfied with the way the Grand United Order was being run and formed an independent Order with the title 'Manchester Unity'. This organisation is now referred to as "The Independent Order of Oddfellows (Manchester Unity)", or more simply, "The Manchester Unity Order of Odd Fellows" (MUOOF)

The Loyal Victoria and Prince Albert Lodge of Oddfellows was a fraternal and benevolent society based in Blaenavon during the 19th and 20th centuries

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 D5861/2 W. Jones, Builder, Abersychan: Time Sheets 1890-1904   3 bundles

Biographical/Historical note

William Jones, based in Broad Street, Abersychan, was working as a Builder and Undertaker between 1889-1923

 D5861/2/1 1890   1 bundle

 D5861/2/2 1890   1 bundle

 D5861/2/3 1904   1 bundle

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