NEATH ABBEY IRONWORKS

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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.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

EDM (Early Day Motion) 267: tabled on 29 June 2016

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