Links
We have compiled the following links to other websites that you may find helpful.
General
- Canal Locks, Boat Lifts and Incline PlanesA website showing canal locks, boat lifts and incline planes
- How a canal lock worksThis link will show the reader types of locks and how to use them
- Liquid HighwaysAn education resource pack on canals
- Virtual CanalsThe website designed to take you on a virtual cruise along the canals and waterways of Britain
- Jim Shead's Waterways InformationAn encyclopedia of the canals and rivers of England and Wales, including historical data.
- A Brief Review of the Development of the Copper,Zinc and Brass Industries in Great BritainThe Industrial Development of Copper,Zinc and Brass 1500 - 1900
- The Association of Pleasure Craft OperatorsAPCO Guide to River and Canal Holidays
- Kingdom ToursForty two canal enthusiasts from all over Britain were conducted around the Neath, Tennant and Swansea Canals over the weekend of the 18th - 21st May. Based at the Towers Hotel, Jersey Marine, they were given a slide show by Peter Ricketts on Friday evening. On Saturday they were shown around the Swansea Canal and the Tawe Barrage by Clive Reed, with Ian Milne the Secretary of the NTC Trust and Peter Ricketts the Chairman showing them around the Neath and Tennant Canals on Sunday
- The Aberdare Canal Act 1793The Aberdare Canal Act authorised a canal to be constructed..........
- The Copper IndustryA History of Copper Production
- British waterways/Waterscape Web siteGeneral waterways snippets and Wild life survey
- Canals & Waterways: Roots and RoutesA description of canals throughout the British Isles
- GENUKI UK and Ireland GeneologyGlamorganshire History
- The Coal CollectionA database of the welsh coalfield held by the National Museum of Wales
- Welsh CoalminesIndex and Photographs of coalmines in Wales
- Bus Services in the Vale of Neath, Dulais and Afan ValleyExplore the attractions and the countryside of the Vale of Neath, Dulais and Afan Valley by bus
- The South Wales Coal Mining TrailA site showing a coalmine trail in South Wales
- The West Wales Maritime Heritage SocietyA society dedicated to the restoration of vintage boats/ a contact in West Wales
- Canoe WalesAdvice on suitable waterways in Wales for using a canoe
- Industrial Revolution Routes to be Recycled for Life in the 21st CenturyThe formr canal towpaths.........................
- The Coal CollectionA data base of the Welsh coalfield
- Total Travel United KingdomSections of interest in the Neath Port Talbot area
Local
- A History of NeathA general history of Neath and area
- Top 10 walks in the Neath Port Talbot areaTop 10 walks in the Neath Port Talbot Area
- Discover the Valleys of Neath and Port TalbotFor gentler walks in the Vale of Neath...............................
- Neath and Tennant Canal from Wikipedia the free encyclopediaThe Neath and Tennant Canal entry from Wikipedia
- Waterscape-Neath and Tennant Canals circular walkA web link by Waterscape describing a circular walk on the Neath and Tennant Canals
- All about NeathYou'r stories, galleries,guides and more..........
- Forestry Commission - Insects and Reptiles - including Tonna Bank and Aberdulais WoodA website of the Forestry Commission
- Minerology of the Vale of NeathA description of the minerals present in the Vale of Neath
- Photographs taken in The Vale of NeathA selection of photographs taken in the Vale of Neath
- Smuggling on the River Neath early 18 centuryIn the 18th century coal ships from Neath.........
- The River NeathThe Wikipedia net entry for the River Neath
- Hen's guided tour of the Tennant CanalA walk along the Tennant Canal
- Swansea Community Boat Trust/Regional Waterways the proposed linking of the Neath and Tennant Canal and the Swansea CanalsA registered charity set up to operate a community boat on the River Tawe Navigation in Swansea
- Maes-gwyn limekilnMaes-gwyn lime kiln hidden away in trees alingside the Neath Canal.......
- The launch of the New Powder TrailA new website designed by the Brecon Beacons National Park about the Gunpowder works at Pontneddfechan
- A Spelaeological Study of the Mellte ValleyThe Melle Valley
- CopperopolisA review of landscapes of the early industrial period in Swansea
- Geograph British Isles/ including photos around and about NeathGeograph British Isles aims to collect geographically representative photographs and information for every square kilometer of the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland
- Lansamlet History, Industry, Coal Mining - Neath CanalHistory of the area including the Neath Canal
- Ships entering the River Neath 2003A photographic album of the ship types entering the River Neath
- Silica Mining at Pont Nedd Fechan--Club Diary-Highlight Pelobates 52A Link describing the history of Silica Mining at Pont Nedd Fechan
- A geneaology and local history siteA geneaology/ local history site embracing the villages of Cwmgors and Gwauncaegurwen
- A History of Coal Mining in the Bryncoch AreaA site detailing coal mining in the area round Neath
- Gareth's Help PageA link to help in navigating GENUKI and local links
- Local Biodiversity Action Plan for Neath Port Talbot 2001-2006Local Biodiversity Action Plan
- Neath AbbeyA short description of Neath Abbey with photograhs
- Neath Tinplate Decorating CompanyAn illustration of decorated tinplate manufactured in Neath
- Pant y saisfenA nature reserve and site of special scientific interest
- A catalogue of a collection of archivesA collection of archive material held at the Neath Mechanics Institute, Church Place, Neath
- A walk through AutumnPhotographs taken on an autumn walk along the banks of the Neath Canal
- Glamorgan Snippits/tirbach/HelpPagepearlsGLA.html.Historical notes on Glamorganshire including the Neath Area
- Lakes and Canals in the Vale of NeathA photographic journey through the Vale of Neath by Mike Davies
- Waterfall WalksPhotographs and walks in the upper Neath Valley
- AINA Directory 2006Description of Navigation (Adobe PDF document)
- Skewen Angling ClubSkewen Angling Club regularly use the Neath and Tennant canals for angling.
- The Mezozoic Era, Abercrave.A general description of the geology of the Neath and Swansea Valleys
- The Cistercian WayThe Cistercian Way, a Roman road from Margam to Neath
