Swansea Valley History Society

2020/21 Lecture Series. Just a note to bring you up to date regarding the Society’s lecture series normally held at The Cross Community Centre, Pontardawe. The current health emergency means that it is not possible to arrange for speakers to present the lectures or for the actual venue to be booked in advance as it…

A decision has been taken to cancel all further meetings, lectures and also the A.G.M for 2020. The Society wish to thank all members, speakers and non members for their constant loyalty and support. Our thoughts are with you all at this perilous time. We will post another announcement when it is appropriate to resume…

Please note the lecture on March 18th (The Tay Railway Bridge) has been cancelled

Seasonal Greetings from your new Newsletter Editor! Keri (Thomas) has decided to relinquish his many duties associated with the Society; he is not retiring but has decided to devote more of his time to other family commitments. Keri’s all- round contribution included that of Chairman (2017-18) Vice Chairman of the Society for ten years ,…

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Welcome to the web site of the Swansea Valley History Society. We hope we see you at one of our future meetings.