David Davies of Llandinam Papers, (GB 0210 LLANNAM)
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Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Cymorth chwilio | Finding Aid - David Davies of Llandinam Papers, (GB 0210 LLANNAM) Cynhyrchir gan Access to Memory (AtoM) 2.3.0 Generated by Access to Memory (AtoM) 2.3.0 Argraffwyd: Mai 05, 2017 Printed: May 05, 2017 Wrth lunio'r disgrifiad hwn dilynwyd canllawiau ANW a seiliwyd ar ISAD(G) Ail Argraffiad; rheolau AACR2; ac LCSH Description follows ANW guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd ed.;AACR2; and LCSH https://archifau.llyfrgell.cymru/index.php/david-davies-of-llandinam-papers-2 archives.library .wales/index.php/david-davies-of-llandinam-papers-2 Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Allt Penglais Aberystwyth Ceredigion United Kingdom SY23 3BU 01970 632 800 01970 615 709 [email protected] www.llgc.org.uk David Davies of Llandinam Papers, Tabl cynnwys | Table of contents Gwybodaeth grynodeb | Summary information .............................................................................................. 3 Hanes gweinyddol / Braslun bywgraffyddol | Administrative history | Biographical sketch ......................... 3 Natur a chynnwys | Scope and content .......................................................................................................... 4 Trefniant | Arrangement .................................................................................................................................. 4 Nodiadau | Notes ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Pwyntiau mynediad | Access points ............................................................................................................... 5 Disgrifiad cyfres | Series descriptions ............................................................................................................ 5 - Tudalen | Page 2 - GB 0210 LLANNAM David Davies of Llandinam Papers, Gwybodaeth grynodeb | Summary information Lleoliad | Repository: Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Teitl | Title: David Davies of Llandinam Papers, ID: GB 0210 LLANNAM Virtua system control vtls003844271 number [alternative]: Project identifier ANW [alternative]: Dyddiad | Date: 1836-1907 / (dyddiad creu | date of creation) Disgrifiad ffisegol | 5.893 cubic metres (189 boxes, 3 rolls, 73 volumes) Physical description: Lleoliad ffisegol | ARCH/MSS (GB0210) Physical location: Dyddiadau creu, golygu a dileu | Dates of creation, revision and deletion: Nodyn | Note Title supplied from contents of fonds [generalNote]: Hanes gweinyddol / Braslun bywgraffyddol | Administrative history | Biographical sketch Nodyn | Note David Davies (1818-1890), industrialist and MP. He was born at Llandinam, Montgomeryshire, the eldest of nine children of David and Elizabeth Davies. On leaving the village school at the age of 11, David Davies helped his father in farming and sawing timber on commission, and his prowess was such that in later life he boasted that he was always "top sawyer". In 1846 he was invited to make the foundation and approaches for a bridge over the Severn at Llandinam; this set him on a career as a railway contractor. In 1851 Davies married Margaret Jones of Llanfair Caereinion; they had one child, Edward (1852-1898). In 1855 Davies built the first section of the Llanidloes & Newtown railway (opened in 1859). He subsequently built, with various partners, the following railways: Vale of Clwyd (1858), Oswestry & Newtown (1861), Newtown & Machynlleth (1862), Pembroke & Tenby (1863, extended to Whitland, 1866), 'Manchester & Milford' (Pencader to Aberystwyth, 1867), Van (Caersws to Van mines, 1871). In 1864 David Davies took a lease of coal in the Upper Rhondda Valley and sank the Parc and Maendy pits. David Davies & Co. was formed as a private company in 1867 to work these Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen | Page 3 GB 0210 LLANNAM David Davies of Llandinam Papers, 'Ocean Merthyr' pits, and new collieries were sunk: Dare (1868), Western and Eastern (1872), Garw (1884), and Lady Windsor (1885). In 1887 the output had so increased that it was deemed advisable to set up a limited liability company, the Ocean Coal Co. Ltd. The inability of the Taff Vale railway and the Bute docks at Cardiff to cope with the Ocean traffic led Davies to promote a new dock at Barry with a railway connection from the Rhondda. The project was carried through after a severe parliamentary fight, and was brought to completion in 1889. As a man of wealth, David Davies entered public life. In 1865 he unsuccessfully contested Cardiganshire against another Liberal, but in 1874 and again in 1880 he was returned unopposed for Cardigan district. He was returned in 1885 after a contest, but in 1886 he disagreed with Gladstone over home rule for Ireland and was defeated by nine votes. He was one of the first governors of the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth and in 1875 was elected treasurer, a post which he held till 1887. He was returned unopposed in 1889 to represent Llandinam on the first Montgomeryshire county council. Natur a chynnwys | Scope and content Papers relating to the activities of David Davies, Llandinam, including relating to contracting in the construction of railways, the establishment of the Ocean Coal Co. Ltd, legal papers collected for the 1883 and 1884 Barry Dock Bills, and his son Edward Davies's letter-books. Nodiadau | Notes Nodiadau teitl | Title notes Ffynhonnell | Immediate source of acquisition Deposited in 1933 by his grandson, Lord Davies of Llandinam. Trefniant | Arrangement Arranged chronologically into the following: Welsh railways, 1857-1907, arranged by railway; Ocean Collieries Ltd, 1866-1894; Barry Dock & Railway, 1836-1897; miscellaneous, 1865-1895; and the letter books of Edward Davies, 1879-1890. Cyfyngiadau ar fynediad | Restrictions on access Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form. Amodau rheoli defnydd | Conditions governing use Usual copyright regulations apply. Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen | Page 4 GB 0210 LLANNAM David Davies of Llandinam Papers, Rhestrau cymorth | Finding aids A hard copy of the catalogue is available at the National Library of Wales. The catalogue can be accessed online. Ychwanegiadau | Accruals Accruals are not expected. Nodiadau eraill | Other notes • Statws cyhoeddiad | Publication status: Published • Dynodwr sefydliad | Institution identifier: Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Pwyntiau mynediad | Access points • Barry Dock and Railway Company -- Records and correspondence • Ocean Coal Co., Ltd. -- Records and correspondence • Barry Dock and Railway Company. • Ocean Coal Co., Ltd. • Davies, Edward, 1852-1898 -- Archives (pwnc) | (subject) • Davies, David, 1818-1890 -- Archives (pwnc) | (subject) • Davies, Edward, 1852-1898 (pwnc) | (subject) • Coal trade -- Wales -- Glamorgan. (pwnc) | (subject) • Railroad companies -- Wales -- Glamorgan. (pwnc) | (subject) • Coal mines and mining -- Wales -- Glamorgan. (pwnc) | (subject) Disgrifiad cyfres | Series descriptions Cod cyfeirnod | Ref Teitl | Title Dyddiadau | Statws mynediad | Cynhwysydd | code Dates Access status Container Sub-fonds vtls005655496 ISYSARCHB37: Welsh Railways, Dyddiad | Date: 1857-1907. (dyddiad creu) | (date of creation) Ffeil / rhestr eitemau | File / item list Cyfres | Series vtls005655497 ISYSARCHB37: Contracts, accounts, etc., for various lines (David Davies, Contractor), Dyddiad | Date: 1858-1877. (dyddiad creu) | (date of creation) Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen | Page 5 GB 0210 LLANNAM David Davies of Llandinam Papers, Ffeil / rhestr eitemau | File / item list Cod cyfeirnod | Ref Teitl | Title Dyddiadau | Statws mynediad | Cynhwysydd | code Dates Access status Container 1. vtls005655498 File - Contract between David Davies, 1858, May 1. 1. ISYSARCHB37 esq., Llandinam, and the Vale of Clwyd Railway Company for the construction of a railway between ..., 2. vtls005655499 File - Accounts of Messrs Davies and 1857-1860. 2. ISYSARCHB37 Savin, Railway Contractors, concerning the Newtown and Machynlleth Railway, together with a record of the ..., 3. vtls005655500 File - Draft of the Conveyance of lands in 1859, Nov. 28. 3. ISYSARCHB37 p. Llanwnog, co. Mont, 4. vtls005655501 File - Ledger of the Money received by 1861-1877. 4. ISYSARCHB37 David Davies in respect of the Newtown and Machynlleth Railway after the dissolution of ..., 5. vtls005655502 File - Award by J. W. Poundley, Kerry, 1862, March 18. 5. ISYSARCHB37 in the dispute between David Davies, Gwernerin, and George Symonds, Newtown, in connection with ..., 6. vtls005655503 File - Ledger, with bills pasted in, 1867, Aug. 6. ISYSARCHB37 showing the Expenses incurred by Messrs Davies and Roberts, Railway Contractors, Pembroke, in connection with ..., 7. vtls005655504 File - Management Book of the 1863-1868. 7. ISYSARCHB37 Manchester and Milford Railway Works (David Davies, Contractor), 8. vtls005655505 File - Cash Book of the Manchester and 1863-1867. 8. ISYSARCHB37 Milford Railway Works.(David Davies, Railway Contractor), 9. vtls005655506 File - Store Book of the Manchester and 1864-1867. 9. ISYSARCHB37 Milford Railway, 10. vtls005655507 File - Ledger, with pasted-in bills, of the 1864-1869. 10. ISYSARCHB37 expenses incurred by Messrs Davies and Beeston, Railway Contractors, Lampeter, 11. vtls005655508