Contributed by Mike Jones, a Swansea Valley artist
The chapel building on the right is Panteg Independent Chapel
Contributed by Mrs.Winifred Jean Chart of Alltwen, February 2004
Dated November 18th 1943 from Gwyn the nephew of Mr & Mrs A Langdon at the New Swan Hotel, Ystalyfera.
It looks as if Gwyn was at sea, presumably in the Navy and it was of course during WWII
The following text and *photographs were copied on 1 Dec 2010 from the the site of Rowland Jones (Chartered Surveyors) who are selling the property ...............
"The subject property, the former Royal Mail delivery office, comprises a brick work building, garage and external stores all situated within a secure site surrounded by a palisade fence. The total site has an area of 577.15 m2 (0.14 acres).Internally, the main building offers one large open plan hall, leading down stairs to a staff area, kitchen, cloak room and WC facilities"
The property has been for sale from at least May 2010
*NB. These photographs are the property of Rowland Jones (Chartered Surveyors)
Below is a part extract from the Chapels
database entry on this site
"The Wesleyans and Independents worshipped together at Gurnos for 17 years, but in 1856 the Wesleyans, sold the chapel to the Independents for £194.
The Rev Benjamin Thomas was the first pastor here, by 1859 membership
was 200. When the chapel was rebuilt they worshipped with the Wesleyans
in Seion Chapel. The Rev B Thomas resigned in 1884 after 26 years of
service on health grounds.
The Rev John Thomas came next in 1886. When the chapel was being
extended in 1913, services were held in the Coliseum. ......"
The following text and *photographs were copied on 1 Dec 2010 from the the site of Rowland Jones (Chartered Surveyors) who are selling the property ...............
"The property comprises a large two storey Chapel constructed in the
19th century
The Chapel is not listed. Internally, the Chapel comprises
an entrance lobby, congregational area with a first floor gallery, a vestry
and kitchen facilities to the rear and W/C which is accessed externally. There
is also a small forecourt to the front of the premises.
The property has been for sale from at least April 2010
*NB. These photographs are the property of Rowland Jones (Chartered Surveyors)
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