Gwent Archives
John Stockton of Tredegar, papers
GB0218.D6491
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Gwent Archives
- Creator
- Stockton, John, Councillor
- Title
- Councillor John Stockton, papers
- ID
- GB0218.D6491
- Date
- 1891-1961
- Extent
- 0.0015 Cubic Metres
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
Born in 1901,Councillor John ("Jack") Stockton was elected chairman of Tredegar Urban District Council on three occasions. He was an active member of the council for many years.
Councillor Stockton died in 1963.
Both Stocktonville and Stockton Way in Tredegar are named after him.
Tredegar Urban District Council was founded in 1894, superseding Tredegar Local Board. It was abolished in 1974.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Gwent Archives
Copyright
There are no restrictions on access.
Copyright
Normal copyright regulations apply.
Appraisal note
All records have been retained.
Related Materials
Related Archival Materials note
Records of Tredegar Urban District Council, 1874-1974, are held at Gwent Archives.
The collection reference for these records is A350.
Other Finding Aids note
A hard copy of the catalogue is available at Gwent Archives.
Collection Inventory
D6491/1-9 Personal records of John Stockton 1931-1969 0.009 Cubic Metres |
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D6491/1 Diary 1946 0.001 Cubic Metres Scope and Contents noteComprises newscuttings relating to Tredegar U.D.C. and Councillor John Stockton, 1910-1946. |
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D6491/2 Diary 1947 0.001 Cubic Metres Scope and Contents noteComprises newscuttings relating to Tredegar U.D.C. and Councillor John Stockton. |
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D6491/3 Correspondence 1942-1949 0.001 Cubic Metres Separated Materials notePreviously enclosed in D6491/1. |
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D6491/4 "Tredegar Urban District Council: Record of Labour Administration." 1931 & 1937 0.001 Cubic Metres Separated Materials notePreviously enclosed in D6491/1. Scope and Contents noteThe time-periods covered are 1928-1931and 1937. Include future proposals. 2 pamphlets. |
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D6491/5 Order of service and invitation 1937 0.001 Cubic Metres Scope and Contents noteRelating to civic and divine services at the Methodist chapel, Tredegar. |
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D6491/6 Election papers 1955 0.001 Cubic Metres Scope and Contents noteInclude nomination paper for John Stockton, correspondence and guidance to candidates. |
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D6491/7 "Town Clock Tredegar: Centenary Souvenir (A short history) 1958 0.001 Cubic Metres Biographical/Historical noteThe guide was presented to Councillor Stockton. Separated Materials noteFormerly with D6491/6. |
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D6491/8 Order of service Jul 1960 0.001 Cubic Metres Scope and Contents noteFor memorial service of Aneurin Bevan. Separated Materials noteFormerly with D6491/6. |
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D6491/9 official souvenir programme 1969 0.001 Cubic Metres Scope and Contents noteFor the investiture of the Prince of Wales. Separated Materials noteFormerly with D6491/6. |
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D6491/10-14 Newspapers Nov-Dec 1891 0.005 Cubic Metres |
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D6491/10 South Wales Daily Times and Star of Gwent Nov. 1891 0.001 Cubic MetresScope and Contents noteFor 17, 19, 24, and 26 November. |
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D6491/11 South Wales Daily News Dec. 1891 0.001 Cubic Metres |
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D6491/12 Western Mail Nov. 1891 0.001 Cubic Metres |
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D6491/13 Western Mail Dec. 1891 0.001 Cubic Metres |
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D6491/14 Merthyr Express Dec 1891, Jan 1892, May 1893 0.001 Cubic Metres Scope and Contents noteDated 12 December 1891. Incomplete. |
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D6491/15-16 Pictorial 1973-c.1950 0.002 Cubic Metres |
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D6491/15 Photograph 1973 0.001 Cubic Metres Scope and Contents notePhotograph of NUT conference, (probably held at Bournemouth or Eastbourne). Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements noteBlack and white photograph. |
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D6491/16 Postcard n.d. c. 1950 0.001 Cubic Metres Scope and Contents noteView of Tredegar U.D.C. Gas, water and electricity department. Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements noteBlack and white postcard. |
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