LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
This page contains a number of links to other websites that may be of use to your researches into local or family history. Whilst these digital links are an advantage to rapid location of original documents they only scratch the surface of what might be found by physically examining the actual documents themselves.
Note: The Neath Antiquarian Society is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Alfred Russel Wallace - Website
The gateway to a wide range of authoritative material about a man of diverse and profound achievement. The range of video includes Wallace in Wales containing an account of his time at Neath.
The gateway to a wide range of authoritative material about a man of diverse and profound achievement. The range of video includes Wallace in Wales containing an account of his time at Neath.
Alfred Russel Wallace - the NPT Connection
Info on the Wallace connection
Info on the Wallace connection
Alfred Russel Wallace - Wallace Letters - The Guardian Newspaper Article
Alfred Russel Wallace's reluctance to fame which he found rather a nuisance!
Alfred Russel Wallace's reluctance to fame which he found rather a nuisance!
Crime & Punishment - Court of Great Sessions
This is a searchable summary of the criminal records of the Welsh Courts of Great Session from 1730 to 1830. Copies of the original records can be ordered from the National Library.
This is a searchable summary of the criminal records of the Welsh Courts of Great Session from 1730 to 1830. Copies of the original records can be ordered from the National Library.
Cynon Valley Historical Society
Just past the top end of 'our patch'- well organised site
Just past the top end of 'our patch'- well organised site
Digital Copies of Newspapers - British Newspaper Archive - British Library (London)
The British Newspaper Archive provides unrivalled coverage of British Newspapers but, after an introductory period is pay for access. Check whether the newspaper is on a free site already or is available to you online if you hold a National Library Reader’s Ticket.
The British Newspaper Archive provides unrivalled coverage of British Newspapers but, after an introductory period is pay for access. Check whether the newspaper is on a free site already or is available to you online if you hold a National Library Reader’s Ticket.
Digital Copies of Newspapers - Neath Guardian Website
Weekly news magazine covering Neath and district. Updated every Monday.
Weekly news magazine covering Neath and district. Updated every Monday.
Digital Copies of Newspapers - The Cambrian Newspaper - Index Project
The Cambrian Newspaper is an important source for local history in the 1800s. The National Library did not have copies of the Cambrian from 1847 to 1869 and therefore Welsh Newspapers Online does not include the Cambrian for that period. Microfilmed copies of the Cambrian are available at Neath Reference Library and elsewhere. The Cambrian Index can be used to search for newspaper stories but you will need to look at the microfilmed copies to see the full details.
The Cambrian Newspaper is an important source for local history in the 1800s. The National Library did not have copies of the Cambrian from 1847 to 1869 and therefore Welsh Newspapers Online does not include the Cambrian for that period. Microfilmed copies of the Cambrian are available at Neath Reference Library and elsewhere. The Cambrian Index can be used to search for newspaper stories but you will need to look at the microfilmed copies to see the full details.
Digital Copies of Newspapers - Welsh Newspapers Online
The National Library has digitised all its newspaper holdings from 1804 to 1919. Learn how to use the advanced search to get the best from this source.
The National Library has digitised all its newspaper holdings from 1804 to 1919. Learn how to use the advanced search to get the best from this source.
Free Genealogy Sites - Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints
This is the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints genealogy website. The world wide information is compiled for religious purposes but it can be searched for family history reseach.
This is the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints genealogy website. The world wide information is compiled for religious purposes but it can be searched for family history reseach.
Free Genealogy Sites - Find a Grave
A world-wide site with patchy local content. The Mechanics Institute holds some copies of monumental transcriptions.
A world-wide site with patchy local content. The Mechanics Institute holds some copies of monumental transcriptions.
Free Genealogy Sites - FreeBMD etc.
This is the umbrella site which allows you to access FreeBMD, FreeCen and FreeReg which contains free transcripts of family history data.
This is the umbrella site which allows you to access FreeBMD, FreeCen and FreeReg which contains free transcripts of family history data.
Free Genealogy Sites - Toms Wills
Allows you to access wills by address and in different ways.
Allows you to access wills by address and in different ways.
General Reference - British History
This is a link to a digital collection of primary and secondary material on British and Irish history with a good search facility.
This is a link to a digital collection of primary and secondary material on British and Irish history with a good search facility.
General Reference - GENUKI
Here is a very substantial resource of local and family historians fully searchable and organised by locality.
Here is a very substantial resource of local and family historians fully searchable and organised by locality.
Ordnance Survey Maps
Whilst the NAS archive has an outstanding collection of maps both Ordnance Survey and others. This link will take you to the National Library of Scotland site which includes maps of Wales.
Whilst the NAS archive has an outstanding collection of maps both Ordnance Survey and others. This link will take you to the National Library of Scotland site which includes maps of Wales.
Other Historical Societies and Web-pages - Heritage Scene - Neath
Research into the heritage of Neath. Working with the local authority for a Heritage Centre to benefit the community
Research into the heritage of Neath. Working with the local authority for a Heritage Centre to benefit the community
Other Historical Societies and Web-pages - Port Talbot Historical Society
a link to our sister society
a link to our sister society
Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths
Contains details of the GRO and its certificate ordering service.
Contains details of the GRO and its certificate ordering service.
Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths
Contact details for the Register Office at London Road, Neath for purchase of certificates.
Contact details for the Register Office at London Road, Neath for purchase of certificates.
Searching for Original Documents - Glamorgan Archives - Cardiff
Using this search page you can find some material relating to Neath held at the Glamorgan Archives in cardiff
Using this search page you can find some material relating to Neath held at the Glamorgan Archives in cardiff
Searching for Original Documents - NAS Info. pages on City & County of Swansea website
Information on visiting the NAS at the Neath Mechanics' Institute as listed on West Glam webpages
Information on visiting the NAS at the Neath Mechanics' Institute as listed on West Glam webpages
Searching for Original Documents - National Library of Wales
The National Library at Aberystwyth holds a large number of documents (including marriage bonds), pictures and video. Search the catalogue here. Some links to digitised material appear elsewhere on this page.
The National Library at Aberystwyth holds a large number of documents (including marriage bonds), pictures and video. Search the catalogue here. Some links to digitised material appear elsewhere on this page.
Searching for Original Documents - The National Archives - Kew
The National Archives at Kew in London holds official records from all eras. A limited amount of material is digitised.
The National Archives at Kew in London holds official records from all eras. A limited amount of material is digitised.
Shipping - Swansea & Neath Mariners
Here you can search against names of individual mariners etc. You can also search ship names if they were registered in Swansea, access descriptions of them and, if you are lucky, find out about the owners and the voyages which the ships undertook.
Here you can search against names of individual mariners etc. You can also search ship names if they were registered in Swansea, access descriptions of them and, if you are lucky, find out about the owners and the voyages which the ships undertook.
Shipping - Welsh Mariners
This is a link to an astonishing database of Welsh mariners from 1800 onward. It is searchable by name, place of birth etc.
This is a link to an astonishing database of Welsh mariners from 1800 onward. It is searchable by name, place of birth etc.
Sport - Neath Rugby Club History
Historical information on Neath Rugby provided by Rugby Relics
Historical information on Neath Rugby provided by Rugby Relics
Tithe Maps - Welsh Tithe Maps
These maps show landownership and occupation in the late 1830’s and can be searched by personal name farm name or location. A little tricky to navigate but very useful for local and family historians. Otherwise known as Places of Wales or Cynefin.
These maps show landownership and occupation in the late 1830’s and can be searched by personal name farm name or location. A little tricky to navigate but very useful for local and family historians. Otherwise known as Places of Wales or Cynefin.
Trade Directories
The NAS has at the Neath Mechanics Institute a collection of trade directories containing the names of businesses, individual traders and private residents available for you to consult. This link connects to a website that has digitised copies of old trade directories. With some patience, they are searchable.
The NAS has at the Neath Mechanics Institute a collection of trade directories containing the names of businesses, individual traders and private residents available for you to consult. This link connects to a website that has digitised copies of old trade directories. With some patience, they are searchable.
Videos (some Neath) - by Mike Davies 1
Videos produced by local photographer Mike Davies, may with a Neath subject.
Videos produced by local photographer Mike Davies, may with a Neath subject.
Videos by Wizard 327
Videos by Mike Davies that appear on his own You Tube page Wizard 327
Videos by Mike Davies that appear on his own You Tube page Wizard 327
West Glam & NAS Archives Catalogue Search
This link connects with the search page for both the Neath Antiquarian Society and West Glam Archive Service documents. Results starting NAS are held at the Neath Mechanics' Institute; documents with other references are held at Swansea. To search for documents at Neath Mechanics' Institute put NAS in the reference box (third filter box down, or select location (sixth filter box down).
This link connects with the search page for both the Neath Antiquarian Society and West Glam Archive Service documents. Results starting NAS are held at the Neath Mechanics' Institute; documents with other references are held at Swansea. To search for documents at Neath Mechanics' Institute put NAS in the reference box (third filter box down, or select location (sixth filter box down).
WGAS Annual Report
This link will take you directly to a page where you can view the current and the past Annual Reports of the West Glamorgan Archive Service
This link will take you directly to a page where you can view the current and the past Annual Reports of the West Glamorgan Archive Service
Wills - Welsh Wills (after 1858)
Here you can search for wills after 1858 by name and date of probate.
Here you can search for wills after 1858 by name and date of probate.
Wills - Welsh Wills (up to 1858)
This site contains wills proved before the church courts of Wales up to and including the year 1858 and can be searched by name or location. Neath was, and is, in the diocese of Llandaff.
This site contains wills proved before the church courts of Wales up to and including the year 1858 and can be searched by name or location. Neath was, and is, in the diocese of Llandaff.
World War One
This link allows you to access newspapers and other materials from the First World War.
This link allows you to access newspapers and other materials from the First World War.
