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  • an article about ‘Tournament at Penarth – The Welsh Championship’ mentioning the growth of tennis in Wales (from The Cardiff Times 19th June 1886 p8) publisher=David Duncan and William Ward. Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • a match between Neath Lawn Tennis Club and Pontardawe (from Weekly Mail 21 Aug 1886 p7) publisher=Henry Mackenzie Thomas Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • a match between Llanelly (Caeffair) and Neath Lawn Tennis Club (from Weekly Mail Sept 4th 1886 p8) publisher=Henry Mackenzie Thomas. Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • a match between Neath Lawn Tennis Club and Ystalyfera (from S Wales Daily News 14th Sept 1886 p4) publisher=David Duncan and Sons. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • a match between Mr Evan’s Team and Neath Lawn Tennis Club played on the Gnoll grounds (from S Wales Daily News 17th Sept 1886 p4) publisher=David Duncan and Sons Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • the details of the funeral of Mr D J Thomas, a member of Neath Lawn Tennis Club (from Weekly Mail 26th March 1887 p3) publisher=Henry Mackenzie Thomas Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article re. Neath Lawn Tennis Costume Ball (from The Western Mail 7th Feb 1887 p3)  publisher=Abel Nadin. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article re The Lawn Tennis Conference (from S  Wales Echo 23rd April 1887 Special Ed p3) publisher=Jones & Son. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article re. The Welsh Lawn Tennis Union (from S Wales Daily News 2nd May 1887 p3) publisher=David Duncan and Sons. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • the formation of a Welsh Lawn Tennis Union (from Weekly Mail 7th May 1887 p3) publisher=Henry Mackenzie Thomas Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article about The Welsh Lawn Tennis Association (from The Western Mail 10th June 1887 p3) publisher=Abel Nadin. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article on ‘Outdoor pastimes by an old stager’ detailing that Neath Lawn Tennis Club had 85 members and implies it may have had 20 members in 1885 (from 9th May 1887 South Wales Daily News p 4). publisher=David Duncan and Sons. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • a match between Neath and Cowbridge  (from S Wales Echo 6th June 1887 p3) publisher=Jones & Son. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article about The Welsh Lawn Tennis Association (from South Wales Daily News 10th June 1887 p3) publisher=David Duncan and Sons. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article on the Welsh Lawn Tennis Association (from S Wales Echo 2nd July 1887 Special Ed p4) publisher=Jones & Son. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article detailing a meeting held in Cardiff with representatives from tennis clubs, including Neath Tennis Club which led to the formation of a Welsh Lawn Tennis Club.  Rules were drafted and another meeting was scheduled at the Castle Hotel, Neath on Sat July 23rd (from S Wales Daily News, July 18th 1887 p3) publisher=David Duncan and Sons. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article on The Welsh Lawn Tennis Association (from The Western Mail 25th July 1887 p4) publisher=Abel Nadin Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article mentioning proposed tennis pavilion (from The Cambrian 26 Aug 1887 p7 publisher=T Jenkins Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales
  • an article discussing the feasibility of acquiring a piece of land for use by the Tennis Club (from South Wales Daily News 20th Jan 1888 p3 publisher=David Duncan and Sons. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • the first AGM of The Welsh Lawn Tennis Association held at Newport (representatives from Newport and Stow Park, Penarth, Neath, Roath, Swansea, Llwynypia and Monmouth County Clubs – Neath was one of 12 clubs that became affiliated to the association (from Western Mail, 6th Feb 1888 p4) publisher=Abel Nadin. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • a detailed report of a grand fancy dress ball held at the Gwyn Hall Neath under the auspices of the Neath Lawn Tennis Club. (from The Cambrian 1st March 1889 p3) publisher=T. Jenkins. Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • the third Lawn Tennis Club Ball at Neath (from Weekly Mail 22nd Feb 1890 p15) publisher=Henry Mackenzie Thomas. Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article mentioning the AGM of Neath Lawn Tennis Club and presentation to Mr G T Sims (secretary of the Club) (from The Cambrian 22nd May 1891 p6) publisher=T. Jenkins Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • a Grand Lawn Tennis ball at Neath (from The Cambrian 12th Feb 1892 p8) publisher=T. Jenkins. Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an annual costume ball of the Neath tennis club (from The Cambrian 19th Feb 1892 p8) publisher=T. Jenkins Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • details of the funeral of a 27yr old Neath Lawn Tennis club member, E Gwyn Jones (from The Cambrian April 1st 1892 p2) publisher=T. Jenkins. Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • a match between Eaton Lawn Tennis Club and Neath Lawn Tennis Club at Swansea in July 1893 from S Wales Daily Post 10th July 1893 p4 publisher=William Llewellyn Williams. Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • Cinderella Neath Lawn Tennis Club Ball  Picture courtesy West Glamorgan Archive Service, reference D/D TAY 19/1  
  • an article mentioning Neath Lawn Tennis Club and Cricket Club (from Evening Express 23rd April 1894 p1) publisher=Walter Alfred Pearce. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • a Neath Lawn Tennis Club annual meeting where colours of club were decided (dark green with gold lettering) (from The Cambrian 24th April 1896 p8) publisher=T. Jenkins. Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article stating that ‘Neath Lawn Tennis Club is going ahead’ (from The S Wales Daily Post 26th April 1894 p4) publisher=William Llewellyn Williams. Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article stating that ‘The Neath Lawn Tennis Club mean business’ plans submitted for four courts, upon which were shown ground for 1 or 2 additional courts’ (from Evening Express 27th April 1894 p3) publisher=Walter Alfred Pearce. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article mentioning departure of Hon and Mrs Bruce, a key committee member (from The Cambrian 25th May 1894 p7) publisher=T. Jenkins. Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article mentioning that Neath Lawn Tennis Club have secured the lease of the ground (from S Wales Daily Post 25th April 1895 p2 publisher=William Llewellyn Williams. Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • info re Neath Tennis Club, mentioning Stanley Elt, the secretary of Neath Lawn Tennis Club – from S Wales Daily Post 30 April 1895 p2 publisher=William Llewellyn Williams.  Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article detailing annual meeting of the club, specifying ‘The colours of the club were then decided on, dark green with gold lettering’ (from The Cambrian 24th April 1896 p8) publisher=T. Jenkins. Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article stating The Neath Tennis Club commenced operations for the season on Saturday on the pleasant ground at Gnoll Park road (from Evening Express 21st May 1896 p2) publisher=Walter Alfred Pearce Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • a photo and details about of Mr Russel Thomas, Secretary of Neath Lawn Tennis Club (from New Mayors in South Wales article from South Wales Daily News 7th Nov 1896 (3rd ed) p6 publisher=David Duncan and Sons. Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article mentioning memorial treat for late Mr George Sims, a key member of Neath Lawn Tennis Club (from The Cambrian 14th June 1901 p8) publisher=T. Jenkins. Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article mentioning the tennis pavilion at the Gnoll (from The Cardiff Times 10th July 1909 p4 Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales)
  • a reference to Neath YMCA tennis pavilion in an article entitled ‘Further Charge from Neath’ (Cambria Daily Leader 7th July 1914) publisher=Frederick Wicks Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article mentioning after four years’ rest, the Tennis Club at Neath started operations (from Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder 31st May 1919 p1). Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales.
  • an article discussing The Gnoll – Neath Council and its future – Council and Control (from S Wales Weekly post 8th Nov 1919 p1) publisher=William Llewellyn Williams Reproduced with kind permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales. 
  • an article entitled 'New Sports Centre Opened' describing opening of sports centre and 6 new tennis courts at Dyfed Road.  (from Neath Guardian article March 30 1951). Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library Wales. 
  • the senior section of the 2nd annual Neath Borough lawn tennis tournament in 1953 which was held June 27 to July 4th.  the Tournament was founded by a man called Douglas Bailey who had been Borough Engineer for Neath Borough Council since 1949.  Picture courtesy West Glamorgan Archive Service, reference D/D TAY 19/57
  • the programme of the 2nd annual Neath Borough lawn tennis tournament in 1953.  Picture courtesy West Glamorgan Archive Service, reference D/D TAY 19/57 
  • a newspaper cutting from 1953 entitled Tennis player (Miss Beattie Jones, a tournament committee member) collapses.  Picture courtesy West Glamorgan Archive Service, reference D/D TAY 19/57 
  • an article entitled North ward is now properly catered for giving detail of the new sports pavilion (Neath Guardian May 27th 1955) Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales.
  • an article entitled 'Rain stops play in tennis tournament, but stars still shone brightly' (Neath Guardian July 15th 1955) Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales.
  • an article about Douglas Bailey, founder of the Neath Borough Lawn Tennis Tournaments (Neath Guardian, 1970) Reproduced with kind permission of Media Wales.  
  • a poem by Councillor John Warman regarding the Neath Community Tennis Group (2018)
  • a poem by Councillor John Warman regarding the open evening of Neath Community Tennis Courts Ltd held at Neath Cricket Club on May 1st 2019