Gendros Colliery Area reproduced from (1868-1892) Ordnance Survey map.

Looks like a small concern on the top right corner of the field.

Note: Police Station in the bottom right of the field, on Carmarthen Road.

Gendros Colliery Area reproduced from (1920-1932) Ordnance Survey map.

Note: Old Coal Pit, right of center off King's Head Road.

Legal owner of the land and mineral rights was

Sir Robert Armine Morris (1848-1927). Armine Road was named after him. After the building of Saron Chapel (1907) he still reserved the right to search and win back coal or other minerals from the area.

Behind Saron Chapel, where Clos Saron has been built. The Charles' Colliery was worked, he mentions about the pit being a slant, where women on donkey carts and people transporting coal with barrows.

Gendros (Cenros) colliery Cockett, Swansea. This mine was owned by the Charles Brothers and Davies and was managed by D. Charles,

David Charles of Ravenhill fell and was killed at Charles Pit, Gendros. He was a deacon at Bethlehem Chapel, he leaves a widow and seven children.

Fatal colliery tram accident of Joseph Gray, while empolyed as a trimmer at Charles Pit Colliery, Forest Vach.

The Gendros Coal Company of Forest Fach employed 10/6 men.

Forest Fach. Gendros Coal Co. (David Charles, manager), colliery owners, Gendros

New pit started at Gendros in 2ft. vein with both coal and clay. The first clods cut by Mrs Ann Charles, Miss Rosina Dand and Mr Robert Charles Mr Edward Charles of Glanyrafon represented the company. There where many people present.

Death and funeral of Mr Edward Charles colliery proprietor of Glanyrafon, Fforestfach which took place at Cadle Chapel. He had connected to the chapel for 50 years and was senior deacon. Father to Councillor Rev. S. Charles, Ferndale and Rev. M. Charles, Madeley.

Employed 28 men.

The Gendros Colliery and Brickworks Company were summoned for keeping explosives on unlicensed premises. The offence was admitted by Mr Andrews the company representive. A fine of 4s. and costs was inflicted.

Employed 27 men.

Employed 29 men.

Employed 35 men.

Accident occured at Gendros Colliery when Joe Thomas broke a leg, then lock-jaw set in and he died. (see also 11.03.1904)

Employed 25 men.

Dr Gowing was influenced to continue practicing in the area by local collieries such as Gendros Colliery and Brick Company Limited.

Killed, Collier Benjamin Thomas, Carmarthen road Gendros, age 35 and who recenly acted as overman. Leaves a widow and three young children. His brother also lost his life over a year ago in the same work place (see 29.08.1902).

Employed 32 men.

David Glyn Voyle age 9 from Mile End cottages, met his death at Gendros Brickworks. Inquest at Fforestfach Police station, Mr Edward Charles part owner gave evidence.

Employed 29 men.

Employed 30 men.

Employed 29 men.

Employed 11 men.

Employed 17 men.

Owned by the Gendros Coal and Brick Company of Forest Fach, Swansea.

Manager was J.D. Jones who employed 26/4 men.

The manager was still Mr. Jones who employed 37 men.

Mr John Davies, Ardwyn House, Fforestfach, died. He was conected with Gendros Colliery and the Charles Slant and Brick Works. He was also a member of old Cockett School Board.

A Gendros Brickworks kiln roof fell in, William Henson, John Macdonald and a third man who was injured. Dr Peter MacRitchie (Fforestfach) was called.

Owned by Pembrey Collieries Limited and employed 17 men.

The colliery is now unlisted.

The colliery soil tip was over twice the height of the Fforestfach library in places. Many children used make-shift sledges over the years to slide down the soil mountains. The removal of the tip took several months to clear. Gendros Park was latter established here.

NON RELATED GENDROS AREAS, AT LEAST I DON'T THINK SO!