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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Christina Rees (Labour), on Wednesday, 29 June 2016, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 21 members in total.


NEATH ABBEY IRONWORKS

That this House recognises the remarkable contribution of Neath Abbey Ironworks in the development of the Industrial Revolution, particularly the innovation in all spheres of engineering, with its products ranging from locomotives and cranes to iron-hulled sailing ships and schooners; salutes one of its celebrated ironmasters, the anti-slavery and peace campaigner, Joseph Tregelles Price; congratulates the Friends of Neath Abbey Ironworks on working to build cooperation between itself, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, West Glamorgan Archive Service and Swansea University in order to highlight the educational, heritage and tourist potential of the site; and welcomes the forthcoming inaugural annual lecture, Neath Abbey Ironworks and its place in the Industrial Heritage of Neath, to be delivered in Autumn 2016.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
267 
Session
2016-17
Other sponsors
Mark Williams
Jonathan Edwards
Lord Davies of Gower
Carolyn Harris
Nick Thomas-Symonds
Subjects
Construction Cultural heritage Industry
Link
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