Archifdy Ceredigion Archives
ADX/72: Aberystwyth Festivals, Commemorations and Events
Acc. 227, 230, 249, 273, 2893
Ref: ADX/72Reference: [GB 0212] ADX/72
Title: Jubilee and Coronation items, Warden Certificates, Ration Books, Receipts, Misc Programmes, Religious Pamphlets, Societies and Elections in Aberystwyth
Date(s): 1877 - 1980
Level: Fonds
Extent: 222 items
Scope and ContentAcc. 227
ADX/72/1 1. Borough of Aberystwyth. Jubilee Celebrations - Notice of closure of shops May 6th 1935 and the holding of the Monthly Market and Half Yearly
Horse Fair on May 4th 1935
2. Five Chocolate Wrappers commemorating the Royal Silver Jubilee 1910-1935 and the Coronation 1937
3. Serviette commemorating the Coronation
1953
4. Certificate of Efficiency in Anti-Gas Training awarded to Mr. E. J. Roderick
6 March 1939
5. Card certifying that Mr. E. J. Roderick has been duly appointed Warden
10 July 1939
6. Circular letter to all Air Raid Wardens, listing the names and addresses of Senior Wardens
21 August 1939
7. Card certifying that Warden E. J. Roderick "is a member of a Fire-Fighting Party--- and possesses the powers of entry and of taking steps for extinguishing fire or for protecting property, or rescuing persons or property, from fire----"
9 December 1941
8. Ration Book
1950-1951
9. Ration Book
1951-1952
Receipts10. Income Tax and Land Tax
1933-1934
11. Daniel Thomas, 22/24 Eastgate, Aberystwyth
1944
12. B. J. Jones, Lampeter
1964
13. Daniel Thomas, Aberystwyth (2)
1966
Miscellaneous Programmes, Tickets and Posters14. Notice of the "First Visit of Welsh National Sheep Dog Trials to Aberystwyth"
25 August 1926
15. Programme for the dinner of the Grocers and Provision Merchants of Aberystwyth at the invitation of Messrs. Van Den Berghs and Jurgens Ltd.
1934
16. Programme for the Cardigan Amateur Dramatic Society's production of "Distinguished Gathering"
July 1945
17. Programme for the Aberystwyth Gilbert and Sullivan Society's production of "The Gondaliers"
March 1973
18. Programme for the Aberystwyth Choral Society's Summer Chorale"
May 1976
19. Programme for the summer season at Theatr y Werin, Aberystwyth
1975
20. Programme for the Nelson Firth production of "My Fat Friend" at The Arts Centre, Aberystwyth
1976
21. Programme for the Aberystwyth Gilbert and Sullivan Society's production of "The Mikado"
March 1978
22. Programme for Welsh tour of Theatr Cymru's production of "Yr Addewid"
1977
23. Programme for Welsh tour of Theatr yr Ymylon's production of "Hunangofiant Rhys Lewis"
1978
24. Programme for Theatr Cymru's production of "Esther"
1979
25. Programme of College Concerts organised by the Dept. of Music, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth
1977-1978
26. Programme of films to be shown at the Commodore Cinema, Aberystwyth
November 1977
27. Programme for the International Eisteddfod, Llangollen
28. Programme for the Eisteddfod at Trisant
1977
29. Programme for a Special Congregation of the University of Wales on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of University College Aberystwyth.
April 1973
30. Programme for the Aberystwyth Royal Naval Association's Silver Jubilee Celebrations
June 1978
31. Programme for the Festival of Britain. South Bank Exhibition
1951
32. Ticket for Christmas Dinner of Merched y Wawr, Aberystwyth
1972
(Missing)33. Ticket for the Welsh Cup: Fourth Round, between Aberystwyth and Cardiff City
3 January 1973
34. Ticket for a performance of "Rigaletto" at the Kings Hall, Aberystwyth
2 March 1973
35. Two tickets for an organ recital at Capel Annibynwyr, Baker Street, Aberystwyth
November 1973
36. Two tickets for the Machynlleth Rotary Club Ball at Talgarth Hall, Pennal
7 March 1975
37. Ticket for the Aberystwyth Ladies Life Boat Guild A.G.M. at the R.A.F.A. Club, Bridge Street, Aberystwyth
30 October 1975
38. Ticket for a preview of Rhydwen Jones and Davies Ltd. Great Jubilee Sale, Llandudno
14 June 1977
39. Ticket for an exhibition by the Red Cross Art Class, Red Cross Hall, Vulcan Street, Aberystwyth
1 June 1977
40. Ticket for a meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Wales
5 July 1977
41. Ticket for a meeting of Cymdeithasfa'r De, London
October 1977
42. Ticket for a concert by the Rhos Orpheus Male Voice Choir, King's Hall, Aberystwyth
1 July 1978
43. Ticket for the Cancer Relief Committee's Coffee Party at Seilo School room, Aberystwyth
5 October 1979
44. Two tickets for Kodaks presentation of "Colour Viewpoint" King's Hall, Aberystwyth
1974
45. Poster advertising a concert by the Romanian National Choir in the Great Hall, Aberystwyth
26 March 1973
46. Poster advertising a public meeting held by the Samaritans
1974
47. Govt. Health Dept. Poster showing the tar and nicotine yields of popular brands of cigarettes
1976
48. Poster advertising the International Theatre Festival for young people at Theatr y Werin, Aberystwyth
July 1977
49. Poster advertising Theatr Cymru's production of "Teliffant"
September 1977
50. Poster advertising drives by pony and trap from Brynamlwg Trekking Centre
1977
51. Poster advertising a Christmas Fair at the Barn Theatre, Aberystwyth
1977
Religious pamphlets etc.52. Programme for a Drama Evening at Siloh Vestry, Aberystwyth
March 1962
53. Programme for a Drama Evening at Siloh Vestry, Aberystwyth
April 1963
54. Siloh Church 1863-1963. Centenary Fund
March 1960
55. Siloh Church 1863-1963. Centenary Fund
n.d.
56. Programme for a Pageant held to celebrate Siloh's Centenary
April 1963
57. Programme for a Musical Evening to celebrate the 50 years service of Mr. Charles Clements Mus.Bac., FRCO as organist at Seilo
58. Programme for 'An Hour of Music' at Seilo, Aberystwyth (2 copies)
September 1971
59. Ticket for a National Service at Seilo, organised by the Council of Churches for Wales
January 1975
60. Programme for a service to celebrate the 25 years of service of the Reverend Huw Wynne Griffith, Seilo, Aberystwyth (Welsh)
November 1976
61. Programme for a Christmas Service at Seilo Vestry, Aberystwyth (2 copies) (Welsh)
December 1976
62. Programme for a concert at Seilo Chapel, Aberystwyth (Welsh)
September 1978
63. Poster advertising a Preaching Festival at Tabernacle Church, Powell Street, Aberystwyth (Welsh)
(Missing)October 1979
64. Programme for a concert at Salem Church, Aberystwyth (Welsh)
December 1957
65. Church Bulletin No.12 August-September, 1974
66. Poster - Wales for Christ (Bilingual)
1974-1975
67. Script for a sketch entitled "Beibl yn Rhodd"
n.d.
68. The General Assembly, Aberystwyth - Meal Tickets
July 1977
69. The General Assembly - Programme for a Pageant
(Welsh)
July 1977
70. Programme for a Farewell Service for the Reverend and Mrs. H. R. Davies, Salem Church, Aberystwyth (Welsh)
January 1978
71. Programme for a Centenary Service at the Congregational Church, Baker Street, Aberystwyth (Welsh)
April 1978
The National Eisteddfod - One Million Pounds Fund Appeal72. Circular Letter (Bilingual)
October 1973
73. Pamphlet including details of the Aberystwyth Appeals Committee (2 copies) Bilingual
1974-75
74. Ticket for Cwmni Theatr y Werin in "Cami Ymlaen" Proceeds in Aid of the National Eisteddfod (Welsh)
April 1975
75. Envelope of leaflets, notices etc. regarding postal/telephone services and charges
1962-1979
76. "Local Government Reorganisation - What it Means" Bilingual Booklet
1973
77. Bundle of leaflets regarding Gas and Electricity Tariffs
1975-79
78. Wales Tourist Board leaflet on Dyfed
1976
79. Cwmrheidol Nature Trail - Produced by the C.E.G.B.
1973
80. Money conversion tables produced by the Decimal Currency Board
81. Bundle of Travel Brochures
1977
82. Bundle of Miscellaneous booklets re. Social Security, N.I. Contributions, Premium Bonds etc.
1973-1979
Acc. 230
ADX/72/21. Certificate appointing Mr. E. J. Roderick an agent for the Royal Exchange Assurance Co.
1 December 1926
2. Notice of the Borough of Aberystwyth's Christmas Market
1933
3. Order of Procession for the Borough of Aberystwyth’s National Jubilee Day
6th May 1935
4. Poster advertising a performance of "The Last Gentleman" at the Coliseum, Aberystwyth
1935
5. Letter from the District Manager, Post Office Telephones regarding transfer to automatic exchange
19 August 1935
6. Letter from the Manager, Midland Bank Aberystwyth re: administrative changes in the provision of statements of account
9 March 1936
7. Programme for a reception given by the Mayor to Delegates to the International Grassland Conference
17 July 1937
8. Programme for a Thanksgiving Service on The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at the Abbey Church of St. Peter, Westminster and Bryant & May’s matchbook (empty) commemorating “Their Majesties’ Coronation 1937”
12 May 1937
9. Bundle of Ration Books (17)
1940-1942
Receipts10. Receipt from Longley and Co., Wholesale Tobacconists Aberystwyth
31 August 1933
11. Receipt from Cafe Marina, Aberystwyth
1 January 1935
12. Receipt from H. C. Griffiths and Son, Coal Merchants Aberystywyth
23 September 1976
Aberystwyth Bowling Club13. Programme for the Annual Tournament held
7 August-18 August 1967
14. The Bowling Association of Wales: Official Year Book
1969
15. Aberystwyth Bowling Club: Fixture Card
1976
16. Aberystwyth Bowling Club: Programme of Activities
1977
17. Invitation to The Aberystwyth Bowls Club to participate in the Mayor's Procession and at Divine Service
17 July 1977
18. Aberystwyth Bowling Club. One Week Annual Tournament - Poster; Entry Form and Programme
25-30 July 1977
19. Ticket for a Coffee Evening; Proceeds in Aid of the Aberystwyth Bowling Club
5 August 1977
20. Agenda and Financial Statements for the Aberystwyth Bowling Club Annual General Meeting
24 November 1977
Borth and Ynyslas Golf Club Ltd21. Agenda and Reports submitted to the Borth and Ynyslas Golf Club Ltd. Annual General Meeting
13 August 1977
22. Subscription rates effective on 1st January, 1978.
Aelwyd yr Urdd, Aberystwyth23. Ticket for the National Urdd Eisteddfod held at Aberystwyth
28-31 May 1969
24. Tickets for an Exhibition and Sale
6 November 1976
25. Two Financial Statements for Aelwyd Aberystwyth Urdd Gobaith Cymru
April 1974-March 1976
26. Agenda for the A.G.M. of Aelwyd Aberystwyth, Urdd Gobaith Cymru (including list of Officials)
27 April 1977
27. Programme for a series of Folk Concerts organised by Aelwyd yr Urdd, Aberystwyth
July-August 1978
28. Programme for a Fair organised by Aelwyd yr Urdd, Aberystwyth
10 November 1979
Royal Air Force Association (Aberystwyth Branch)29. Agenda of and financial statement presented to the A.G.M. of the Association
16 March 1978
Tany Cae Chapel, Aberystwyth30. "A History of Tanycae Sunday School, Aberystwyth" by Brian Ishmael (Bilingual)
1877-1977
Maes Glas Chapel, Ysbyty Ystwyth31. Annual Report
1977
Seilo Presbyterian Church, Aberystwyth32. The Committee Report on the Organ Appeal Fund, listing donations received and expenses incurred
November 1974
33. Programme for a Service of Thanksgiving held at Seilo, for the making of a Covenant by The Presbyterian Church of Wales, The United Reformed Church, The Methodist Church and The Church in Wales
18 January 1975
34. Programme for the Easter Service
1975
35. Programme for a Memorial Service to E. Elwyn Griffiths, N.F.Y.F.C. Development Officer for Wales 1970-75 held at Seilo
13 July 1975
36. Appeal to members for increased contributions
November 1975
37. Circular letter to visiting Minister
1977
38. Circular letter to members regarding proposed Festival to be held in November 1978
39. Programmes (2) for a concert at Seilo
15 September 1978
40. Programme for a Festival 'Goleuni y Byd' to be held at Seilo
2 November 1978
General Religious Pamphlets etc.41. A bundle of miscellaneous posters, tickets, leaflets etc. regarding Aberystwyth Churches, including a booklet of hymns for a Singing Festival organised by the Cardigan T. B. Society in 1957
1975-79
Aberystwyth Arts Centre42. Programme for Theatre y Werins production of "Relatively Speaking"
31 July-7 September 1974
43. Programme of Events
February-April 1977
44. Programme of Events
March-April 1977
45. Programme for Cardiganshire Art Society's Annual Exhibition
July-August 1977
46. Programme for the Summer Season of Plays
July-September 1977
47. Programme of Events
November-December 1977
48. Programme for the Aberystwyth String Quartet Lunchtime Concert Programme (2 copies)
18 November 1977
49. Programme of Films
1977-1978
50. Programme of Major Orchestral Concerts
1977-1978
51. Programme for the B.B.C. Welsh Symphony Orchestra's Concert
9 March 1978
52. Programme for the Prague Chamber Orchestra's performance
29 March 1978
53. Programme for the Music Club for the Season (2 copies)
1978-79
Elections54. Bundle of Election leaflets and Polling Cards for local and Parliamentary elections (including Welsh Assembly issue)
1977-1979
Aberystwyth 70055. Bundle of programmes, leaflets and a poster regarding events held during the Aberystwyth 700 celebrations (including a booklet on the ancient custom of "Beating the Bounds")
1977
The Queen's Silver Jubilee Appeal56. Letter from the Chairman of the North Cardiganshire Council, The Queen's Silver Jubilee Appeal, to R.N.L.I, requesting their support
18 May 1977
57. Printed Leaflet detailing the objectives of the Appeal Fund
1977
58. Typed Circular Letter regarding the Tea Party to be held on the Castle Grounds
7 June 1977
Miscellaneous59. Bundle of British Rail Brochures giving time tables and fares
1976-1979
60. Bundle of Crosville National Bus Co. leaflets
1977
61. Two booklets of Welsh Hymns for use on Sunday Evening and Festivals by Cor-y-Castell (The Choir of the Castle)
1974-1976
62. An Open Letter to the Residents of Ward I Aberystwyth from their County and District Councillor G. Eric Hughes
October 1978
63. Trade Card of J. Caleb Edwards and Son, Plumbers and Heating Engineers, Decorators Merchant
1977
64. Bundle of Tickets for Various functions held at Aberystwyth
1938-1979
65. Merched y Wawr, Cangen Aberystwyth, Rhaglen (Programme)
1975-1976
66. Bundle of Programmes and Posters for various functions mainly held at Aberystwyth (including an exhibition held at Tregaron 1977 and an Eisteddfod at Llanilar 1978)
1977-1978
67. Poster and leaflet advertising the Llywernog Silver Lead Mine
1977
68. Poster advertising the Wholefoods sold at Maeth y Meysydd, 11 Princess Street, Aberystwyth (Bilingual)
1977
69. Leaflet on Ceredigion Museum, 14 Vulcan St. Aberystwyth
1979
Acc. 249
ADX/72/3 1. Newspaper cutting regarding a new world record set by Mr. Gwynne Johns of Aberystwyth for an amateur parachutist's descent.
c.1930
2. National Registration Identity Card of E. J. Roderick, member of the Aberystwyth Wardens Service
1943
3. Income Tax Assessment for Mr. E. J. Roderick
1945-1946
4. Vale of Rheidol Narrow Gauge Railway - guide book
1971
5. Cardiganshire Joint Library, booklet outlining twenty-five years’ development
1947-1972
6. Public Notice to Mariners regarding the establishment of an Experimental Light Vessel in Carmarthen Bay (2 copies)
April 1975
7. Booklet published for the Centenary Celebration of Alexandra Road School, Aberystwyth
1974
Elections8. Bundle of leaflets, poll cards etc. regarding Parliamentary, District and Town Council Elections, the Welsh Assembly Referendum, European Parliament and Sunday Opening
1974-1979
Eisteddfodau9. Rhaglen y Gymanfa Ganu, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Urdd Gobaith Cymru (Programme for the Singing Festival)
June 1938
10. Rhaglen y Gymanfa Ganu, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru
August 1952
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Urdd Gobaith Cymru, Aberystwyth11. Bundle of miscellaneous items including membership card, programmes and statement of account
1972-1976
Societies12. Aberystwyth Bowling Club (Plas Crug) miscellaneous items including membership and fixture cards, details of tournaments etc.
1970-1979
13. Aberystwyth Town Football Club; Souvenir Programme of the Welsh Cup (fourth round) match between Aberystwyth Town and Cardiff City
3 January 1973
14. Aberystwyth Town Football Club, Official Handbook
1976-1977
15. Aberystwyth and District Probus Club, List of Meetings and Speakers, and Financial Statement
1977-1979
Seilo Chapel, Aberystwyth16. Bundle of items including annual reports, programmes for various Services, Concerts etc.
1943-1979
Other Chapels17. Bundle of items including annual reports, programmes and a book published by the Welsh Church Council for daily worship
1972-1978
Theatr y Werin, Aberystwyth18. Bundle of programmes
1974-1979
Cardiganshire Art Society19. Programme for the Fourteenth Annual Exhibition
1976
20. Programme for the Sixteenth Annual Exhibition
1978
Aberystwyth Arts Centre21. Various leaflets including calendars of events
1976-1979
Miscellaneous 22. Bundle of G.P.O. leaflets including postal and telephone rates, telephone dialling code books etc.
1966-1980
23. Bundle of programmes, posters and tickets for events held at Aberystwyth
1971-1979
24. Bundle of leaflets on coach and rail travel, local and national
1973-1979
25. Bundle of M.A.N.W.E.B., and Wales Gas Leaflets
1974-1976
26. Surgery Hours - doctors' practices at 52 and 22 North Parade, Aberystwyth
1976, 1978
27. Address given by the Principal of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth to the Court of Governors (together with a list of members of the Court of Governors)
November 1977
28. Map Supplement issued with 'Visitor's Guide to the County of Dyfed'
n.d.
29. 'Alcohol Consyrn' - Newsletter No.8
July 1978
30. Notice of changes to B.B.C. Radio frequencies operational from 23rd November 1978
31. 'Pick-up' - U.C.W. Aberystwyth students newsletter
November, 1978
Acc. 273
ADX/72/4 1. The Tonic Sol-Fa College - cerificates (3) awarded to Evan John Roderick and Willie Roderick for music exam successes
1916, 1923
2. Medical Card issued to E. J. Roderick
1925
3. The Cambrian News - Special Storm Edition
(Missing)15 January 1938
4. National Registration Identity Card issued to Mary Roderick
1943
4. Programme for a Public Service of Thanksgiving and Prayer after Victory, Parish Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Aberystwyth
1945
Elections6. Bundle of election leaflets re. Aberystwyth Town Council, District and County Councils, Welsh Assembly, European Parliament and the General Election
1946-1979
Eisteddfodau7. Order form and scale of charges for tickets to The Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales at Aberystwyth
4-9 August 1952
8. Ticket of admittance to the enclosure of the Gorsedd of Bards
5 August 1952
9. Programme for the Llanilar Eisteddfod
16 April 1976
10. Welsh Inter College Eisteddfod - selection of compositions (in Welsh)
1977
Aelwyd yr Urdd, Aberystwyth 11. Miscellaneous items including Membership Tickets,
List of Officials and Programmes of Events
1976-1979
Societies12. Merched y Wawr: Mantolen Genedlaethol (National Statement of Account)
1976-1977
13. Merched y Wawr: Mantolen Genedlaethol
1977-1978
14. Merched y Wawr, Aberystwyth - Derbyniadau a Thaliadau (Statement of Account)
1977-1978
15. Merched y Wawr, Aberystwyth - Derbyniadau a Thaliadau
1978-1979
16. Merched y Wawr, Aberystwyth - agenda of meeting (Welsh)
17 November 1979
17. Cardiganshire Art Society - programme for the fourteenth annual exhibition
July-August 1976
18. Cardiganshire Art Society - programme for the seventeenth annual exhibition
July-August 1979
19. Aberystwyth and District Probus Club - list of members as at 1st September 1979 and details of meetings 1979-1980
1979-1980
20. Cardigan County Bowling Association Year Book
1977
21. Cardigan County Bowling Association - Agenda and statement of account for the Annual Meeting
17 December 1979
22. Aberystwyth Bowling Club, List of Officials (including list of officials of the Newquay Club)
1976
23. Aberystwyth Bowling Club - Fees and Donations
1976
24. Aberystwyth Bowling Club (Plascrug) Entry Form and Programme for the Annual Tournament
1978
25. Aberystwyth Bowling Club - notice of forthcoming events
March, 1980
Seilo Chapel, Aberystwyth26. Miscellaneous items including programmes, list of contributors to the Organ Appeal Fund 1974, list of officials and programmes of meeting of the Church Society
1967-1979
Salem, Aberystwyth27. Adroddiad Blynyddol (Annual Report)
1978
28. Programme for a farewell service for the Reverend and Mrs. H. R. Davies
January 1978
29. Adroddiad Blynyddol
1979
Other Chapels30. Miscellaneous items regarding Aberystwyth Chapels and the Presbyterian Church of Wales
1970-1979
Aberystwyth Arts Centre31. Programme and Calendars of Events
1979-1980
Miscellaneous32. Bundle of programmes and posters for events held at Aberystwyth
1948-1980
33. Bundle of G.P.O. leaflets including Postal Rates, Dialling Codes, Special Postal Services
1969-1979
34. Bundle of leaflets, timetables on coach and rail travel, local and national
1972-1980
35. The Methodist Church Aberystwyth English Circuit Plan and Directory
October 1976-March 1977
36. Tanycae Chapel, South Road, Aberystwyth, photograph
c.1977
37. "Aberystwyth 700" - Programme for the Thanksgiving Service
19 April 1977
38. "Aberystwyth 700" - Programme for the Gymanfa Ganu
8 May 1977
39. 'Pick-up' - U.C.W. Aberystwyth student newsletter (bilingual)
November 1977
40. The Milk Race 80 - Programme
1980
Acc. 2893
ADX/72/5Draft seating plan for a reception to be attended by delegates at the Grasslands Congress on 17 July 1937