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| {{Short description|Town and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales}} | |||
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| | static_image_name = Quay Street, Ammanford (Recreated) - geograph.org.uk - 299161.jpg | | static_image_name = Quay Street, Ammanford (Recreated) - geograph.org.uk - 299161.jpg | ||
| | welsh_name = Rhydaman | | welsh_name = Rhydaman | ||
| | constituency_welsh_assembly = ] | | constituency_welsh_assembly = ] | ||
| | official_name = Ammanford | | official_name = Ammanford | ||
| | community_wales = Ammanford | | community_wales = Ammanford | ||
| | unitary_wales = ] | | unitary_wales = ] | ||
| | lieutenancy_wales = ] | | lieutenancy_wales = ] | ||
| | constituency_westminster = ] | | constituency_westminster = ] | ||
| | post_town = AMMANFORD | | post_town = AMMANFORD | ||
| | postcode_district = SA18 | | postcode_district = SA18 | ||
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| | population = 5,411 | | population = 5,411 | ||
| | population_ref = (2011 census)<ref name="census2011">{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11119995&c=Ammanford&d=16&e=62&g=6491975&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1431249447752&enc=1&nsjs=true&nsck=false&nssvg=false&nswid=1280|title=Neighbourhood Statistics – Area: Ammanford (Parish)|publisher=]|access-date=9 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518085815/http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11119995&c=Ammanford&d=16&e=62&g=6491975&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1431249447752&enc=1&nsjs=true&nsck=false&nssvg=false&nswid=1280|archive-date=18 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> | | population_ref = (2011 census)<ref name="census2011">{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11119995&c=Ammanford&d=16&e=62&g=6491975&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1431249447752&enc=1&nsjs=true&nsck=false&nssvg=false&nswid=1280|title=Neighbourhood Statistics – Area: Ammanford (Parish)|publisher=]|access-date=9 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518085815/http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11119995&c=Ammanford&d=16&e=62&g=6491975&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1431249447752&enc=1&nsjs=true&nsck=false&nssvg=false&nswid=1280|archive-date=18 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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| '''Ammanford''' ({{ |
'''Ammanford''' ({{langx|cy|Rhydaman}} {{audio|LL-Q9309 (cym)-Jason.nlw-Rhydaman.wav|}}) is a town and ] in ], ], with a population of 5,411 at the 2011 census.<ref name="census2011 "/> It is a former coal mining town. The built-up area had a population of 7,945.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Custom report - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics|url=https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/localarea?compare=W38000018|access-date=2021-07-21|website=www.nomisweb.co.uk}}</ref> | ||
| According to the 2001 census, 75.88% of the population were competent in the ], compared to roughly 61% in Carmarthenshire as a whole and 21.8% in Wales as a whole.{{Citation needed|date=February 2020}} | |||
| Ammanford is served by the ] and ] roads. ] is a stop on the ], with trains to ] and ] to the south and ] to the north. | Ammanford is served by the ] and ] roads. ] is a stop on the ], with trains to ] and ] to the south and ] to the north. | ||
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| == History == | == History == | ||
| The town of Ammanford is a relatively modern settlement. It was originally known as Cross Inn, named after an inn that was located at a location where a number of roads converged. During the nineteenth century, as a result of the growth of both the tinplate and anthracite coal trades, a village grew around the Cross Inn (which later became known as Ammanford Square).{{sfn|Lock Smith|1999|p=3}} | The town of Ammanford is a relatively modern settlement. It was originally known as Cross Inn, named after an inn that was located at a location where a number of roads converged. During the nineteenth century, as a result of the growth of both the tinplate and ] coal trades, a village grew around the Cross Inn (which later became known as Ammanford Square).{{sfn|Lock Smith|1999|p=3}} | ||
| As the settlement expanded, prominent residents came to the view that its name should be changed since there were a number of other places named Cross Inn in Carmarthenshire alone. In 1880, a number of public meetings were held, and in November 1880 it was resolved that the name Ammanford (i.e. " |
As the settlement expanded, prominent residents came to the view that its name should be changed since there were a number of other places named Cross Inn in Carmarthenshire alone. In 1880, a number of public meetings were held, and in November 1880 it was resolved that the name Ammanford (i.e. "] of the ]") adopted.<ref name="SWDN 22-11-80">{{cite news |title=Ammanford (Late Cross Inn) |url=https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3510502/3510505/69/ |access-date=13 February 2020 |agency=South Wales Daily News |date=22 November 1880 |page=3}}</ref> The meeting was chaired by ].{{sfn|Lock Smith|1999|pp=5-6}} It took several years for the new name to be widely adopted, but the decision of the ] to change the name of the Cross Inn station to Ammanford in June 1883 was welcomed by residents and tradesmen.<ref name="CT 30-6-83">{{cite news |title=Cross Inn|url=https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3389924/3389926/36/ |access-date=13 February 2020 |agency=Cardiff Times |date=30 June 1883|page=2}}</ref> | ||
| === Twentieth century === | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| Ammanford hosted the ] in 1922 and 1970. | Ammanford hosted the ] in 1922 and 1970. | ||
| ===Anthracite Strike=== | |||
| ⚫ | In 1925 the Ammanford Anthracite Strike took place, where anthracite miners took control of the town by force and violence for 10 days. 200 Glamorgan police were ambushed by strikers at Pontamman Bridge during the so-called 'Battle of Ammanford'.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060302090720/http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/grumps/strike.html |date=March 2, 2006 }}</ref> | ||
| ===School Stabbing Incident=== | |||
| On 24 April 2024, Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, the local comprehensive school, was the site of ] in which two teachers and a student were injured. A teenage girl was arrested.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-24 |title=Ysgol Dyffryn Aman: Three injured and one arrested after reports of school stabbing in Ammanford |url=https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2024-04-24/emergency-services-respond-to-incident-at-ammanford-school |access-date=2024-04-25 |work=]}}</ref> | |||
| ==Government== | ==Government== | ||
| ===Parliamentary elections=== | ===Parliamentary elections=== | ||
| Ammanford was part of the Carmarthenshire county constituency until it was divided in 1885 whereupon the town was located in the ] constituency which was held until its abolition in 1918 by the ]. The ] captured Llanelli in 1922 and have held it ever since. The MP from 1936 until 1970 was ], a native of nearby ].{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} However, in 1997, Ammanford was transferred to the new ] seat which was captured in 2001 by ] of ].{{ |
Ammanford was part of the Carmarthenshire county constituency until it was divided in 1885 whereupon the town was located in the ] constituency which was held until its abolition in 1918 by the ]. The ] captured Llanelli in 1922 and have held it ever since. The MP from 1936 until 1970 was ], a native of nearby ].{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} However, in 1997, Ammanford was transferred to the new ] seat which was captured in 2001 by ] of ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=BBC NEWS {{!}} VOTE 2001 {{!}} RESULTS & CONSTITUENCIES {{!}} Carmarthen East & Dinefwr |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/vote2001/results_constituencies/constituencies/128.stm |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=news.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> Price remained the MP until 2010 before being replaced by Johnathan Edwards, also of Plaid Cymru.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BBC News {{!}} Election 2010 {{!}} Constituency {{!}} Carmarthen East & Dinefwr |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/election2010/results/constituency/w27.stm |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=news.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> | ||
| === Senedd elections === | |||
| Ammanford has been in the ] constituency at ] since devolution in 1999. ] was the constituency's first representative at the new assembly before being replaced by Adam Price in 2016.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Carmarthen East and Dinefwr - Welsh Assembly constituency - Election 2016 - BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/politics/wales-constituencies/W09000015 |access-date=2024-04-24 |language=en-GB}}</ref> Price would lead the Plaid Cymru from 2018 until 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-10 |title=Who is Plaid Cymru's Adam Price? |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-63872715 |access-date=2024-04-24 |language=en-GB}}</ref> | |||
| ===Local government=== | ===Local government=== | ||
| {{Unreferenced section|date=January 2016}} | {{Unreferenced section|date=January 2016}} | ||
| ]]] | |||
| Ammanford was part of ] from 1889 until 1974 and was usually represented by Labour councillors. It became part of ] from 1974 until 1996. Following the abolition of Dyfed it became, once again, part of Carmarthenshire, now a unitary authority. The northern part of Ammanford was part of the ] ward, until the ]. | Ammanford was part of ] from 1889 until 1974 and was usually represented by Labour councillors. It became part of ] from 1974 until 1996. Following the abolition of Dyfed it became, once again, part of Carmarthenshire, now a unitary authority. The northern part of Ammanford was part of the ] ward, until the ]. | ||
| ] was formed in 1903 in consequence of sharp population growth. It was absorbed into ] upon re-organization in 1974. Dinefwr in turn was absorbed into the Carmarthenshire unitary authority in 1996. Ammanford's Town Council has continued as a community council. The community is bordered by the communities of: ]; ]; and ], all being in Carmarthenshire. | ] was formed in 1903 in consequence of sharp population growth. It was absorbed into ] upon re-organization in 1974. Dinefwr in turn was absorbed into the Carmarthenshire unitary authority in 1996. Ammanford's Town Council has continued as a community council. The community is bordered by the communities of: ]; ]; and ], all being in Carmarthenshire. ] was completed in 1964.<ref>{{cite book |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=wEkcJb2lHx8C&pg=PA119 | last1=Lloyd |first1=Thomas |last2=Orbach |first2=Julian |last3=Scourfield |first3=Robert |title=Pevsner Architectural Guide: Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion |date=2006 |publisher=Yale University Press |isbn=978-0300101799}}</ref> | ||
| ==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
| Ammanford is in the ecclesiastical parish of Ammanford and Betws. Ammanford formed part of the ancient parish of ] although the parish church at ] was much closer to the town. The established church was, however, slow to react to the growth of an urban community.{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} | Ammanford is in the ecclesiastical parish of Ammanford and Betws. Ammanford formed part of the ancient parish of ] although the parish church at ] was much closer to the town. The established church was, however, slow to react to the growth of an urban community.{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} | ||
| The nonconformist denominations, in contrast, were far more active and Ammanford was an important location as the ] unfolded.<ref name="CJ 11-11-04">{{cite news|title=Ammanford and the Revival. Extraordinary Scenes.|newspaper=Carmarthen Journal|date=11 November 1904}}</ref> Prominent chapels include ] (Baptist), ] (Independent) and ] (Presbyterian |
The nonconformist denominations, in contrast, were far more active and Ammanford was an important location as the ] unfolded.<ref name="CJ 11-11-04">{{cite news|title=Ammanford and the Revival. Extraordinary Scenes.|newspaper=Carmarthen Journal|date=11 November 1904}}</ref> Prominent chapels include ] (Baptist), ] (Independent) and ] (Presbyterian Church of Wales). There is an active ] community based in the town centre, in addition to various Evangelical and Apostolic Churches. The global ] grew out of this area and until recently still held the Annual Apostolic Convention at nearby ].<ref>, accessed 25 January 2018</ref> | ||
| ==Developments== | ==Developments== | ||
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| == Notable people == | == Notable people == | ||
| * ] (1902–1992), musician and conductor; founded the ] | * ] (1902–1992), musician and conductor; founded the ] | ||
| * ] |
* ] (1903–1985), violinist and light orchestra conductor | ||
| * ] (1908–1973), singer | * ] (1908–1973), singer | ||
| * ] (1911–1993), Professor of ] and ] | * ] (1911–1993), Professor of ] and ] | ||
| * ] (born |
* ] (born {{circa|1941}}), renowned artist & stone mason<ref name="SWG">{{cite news|publisher=South Wales Guardian|url=https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/17728635.ammanford-stone-carver-becomes-youtube-star|access-date=30 January 2020 |title=Ammanford stone carver becomes YouTube star}}</ref> | ||
| * ] (born 1944), actor (]) | * ] (born 1944), actor (]) | ||
| * ], ] (born 1949), grew up in the town | * ], ] (born 1949), grew up in the town | ||
| * ] (born 1955), a Welsh artist and ceramicist | * ] (born 1955), a Welsh artist and ceramicist | ||
| * ] (born 1959), musician (]) and composer.<ref>{{cite news|title=Olympics a dream gig for Ammanford musician |url=http://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/9416604.Olympics_a_dream_gig_for_Ammanford_musician|work=South Wales Guardian|date=14 December 2011 |access-date=19 November 2014}}</ref> | * ] (born 1959), musician (]) and composer.<ref>{{cite news|title=Olympics a dream gig for Ammanford musician |url=http://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/9416604.Olympics_a_dream_gig_for_Ammanford_musician|work=South Wales Guardian|date=14 December 2011 |access-date=19 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
| * ] (born 1968), politician and leader of ] | * ] (born 1968), politician and leader of ] | ||
| * ] (born 1977), television presenter on S4C and the BBC's '']'' | * ] (born 1977), television presenter on S4C and the BBC's '']'' | ||
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| ==Sport== | ==Sport== | ||
| A ] long-track meeting, one of the few held in the UK, was staged in a village out lying Ammanford, called Tairgwaith. Local football team ] play in the ], while ] team ] were formed in 1887 and play in the ] leagues. The local cricket team ] are a major part of sports in the |
A ] long-track meeting, one of the few held in the UK, was staged in a village out lying Ammanford, called Tairgwaith. Local football team ] play in the ], while ] team ] were formed in 1887 and play in the ] leagues. The local cricket team ] are a major part of sports in the town. They won the ] in 2012 but in 2013 got relegated back to the South Wales Cricket Association 1st Division. The 1st team is captained by ex-Glamorgan cricketer ] | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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Ammanford
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  AmmanfordLocation within Carmarthenshire | |
| Population | 5,411 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SN625125 |
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| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | AMMANFORD |
| Postcode district | SA18 |
| Dialling code | 01269 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
| Website | ammanfordtc.co.uk |
51°48′00″N 3°59′35″W / 51.800°N 3.993°W / 51.800; -3.993  Map of the community | |
Ammanford (Welsh: Rhydaman ) is a town and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, with a population of 5,411 at the 2011 census. It is a former coal mining town. The built-up area had a population of 7,945.
Ammanford is served by the A483 and A474 roads. Ammanford railway station is a stop on the Heart of Wales Line, with trains to Llanelli and Swansea to the south and Shrewsbury to the north.
Ammanford is twinned with Breuillet, Essonne.
History
The town of Ammanford is a relatively modern settlement. It was originally known as Cross Inn, named after an inn that was located at a location where a number of roads converged. During the nineteenth century, as a result of the growth of both the tinplate and anthracite coal trades, a village grew around the Cross Inn (which later became known as Ammanford Square).
As the settlement expanded, prominent residents came to the view that its name should be changed since there were a number of other places named Cross Inn in Carmarthenshire alone. In 1880, a number of public meetings were held, and in November 1880 it was resolved that the name Ammanford (i.e. "Ford of the River Amman") adopted. The meeting was chaired by Watcyn Wyn. It took several years for the new name to be widely adopted, but the decision of the Great Western Railway to change the name of the Cross Inn station to Ammanford in June 1883 was welcomed by residents and tradesmen.
Ammanford hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1922 and 1970.
Anthracite Strike
In 1925 the Ammanford Anthracite Strike took place, where anthracite miners took control of the town by force and violence for 10 days. 200 Glamorgan police were ambushed by strikers at Pontamman Bridge during the so-called 'Battle of Ammanford'.
School Stabbing Incident
On 24 April 2024, Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, the local comprehensive school, was the site of a stabbing incident in which two teachers and a student were injured. A teenage girl was arrested.
Government
Parliamentary elections
Ammanford was part of the Carmarthenshire county constituency until it was divided in 1885 whereupon the town was located in the East Carmarthen constituency which was held until its abolition in 1918 by the Liberal Party. The Labour Party captured Llanelli in 1922 and have held it ever since. The MP from 1936 until 1970 was Jim Griffiths, a native of nearby Betws. However, in 1997, Ammanford was transferred to the new Carmarthen East and Dinefwr seat which was captured in 2001 by Adam Price of Plaid Cymru. Price remained the MP until 2010 before being replaced by Johnathan Edwards, also of Plaid Cymru.
Senedd elections
Ammanford has been in the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency at Senedd Cymru since devolution in 1999. Rhodri Glyn Thomas was the constituency's first representative at the new assembly before being replaced by Adam Price in 2016. Price would lead the Plaid Cymru from 2018 until 2023.
Local government
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Ammanford was part of Carmarthenshire County Council from 1889 until 1974 and was usually represented by Labour councillors. It became part of Dyfed County Council from 1974 until 1996. Following the abolition of Dyfed it became, once again, part of Carmarthenshire, now a unitary authority. The northern part of Ammanford was part of the Pontamman ward, until the May 2022 local elections.
Ammanford Urban District Council was formed in 1903 in consequence of sharp population growth. It was absorbed into Dinefwr Borough Council upon re-organization in 1974. Dinefwr in turn was absorbed into the Carmarthenshire unitary authority in 1996. Ammanford's Town Council has continued as a community council. The community is bordered by the communities of: Llandybie; Betws; and Llanedi, all being in Carmarthenshire. Ammanford Town Hall was completed in 1964.
Religion
Ammanford is in the ecclesiastical parish of Ammanford and Betws. Ammanford formed part of the ancient parish of Llandybie although the parish church at Betws was much closer to the town. The established church was, however, slow to react to the growth of an urban community.
The nonconformist denominations, in contrast, were far more active and Ammanford was an important location as the 1904–1905 Welsh Revival unfolded. Prominent chapels include Ebeneser (Baptist), Gellimanwydd (Christian Temple) (Independent) and Bethany (Presbyterian Church of Wales). There is an active Christadelphian community based in the town centre, in addition to various Evangelical and Apostolic Churches. The global Apostolic Church grew out of this area and until recently still held the Annual Apostolic Convention at nearby Penygroes.
Developments
On 4 July 2002, Ammanford was granted Fairtrade Town status. This status was renewed by the Fairtrade Foundation on 27 December 2003.
Notable people
- Irwyn Ranald Walters (1902–1992), musician and conductor; founded the National Youth Orchestra of Wales
- Rae Jenkins (1903–1985), violinist and light orchestra conductor
- Donald Peers (1908–1973), singer
- Rheinallt Nantlais Williams (1911–1993), Professor of Philosophy of Religion and theologian
- Ieuan Rees (born c. 1941), renowned artist & stone mason
- John Rhys-Davies (born 1944), actor (The Lord of the Rings film trilogy)
- Neil Hamilton, MP (born 1949), grew up in the town
- Christine Jones (born 1955), a Welsh artist and ceramicist
- Rick Smith (born 1959), musician (Underworld) and composer.
- Adam Price (born 1968), politician and leader of Plaid Cymru
- Alex Jones (born 1977), television presenter on S4C and the BBC's The One Show
- Gareth Jewell (born 1983), actor
- Owain Wyn Evans (born 1984), BBC presenter and drummer.
- Sara Gregory (born 1986), actress
- Alexandra Roach (born 1987), actress
Sport
- Tom Evans (1882-1955), a Welsh international rugby union flanker with 18 caps for Wales
- David Davies (1902–1992), rugby union and professional rugby league footballer
- Tommy Davies (1920–1998), a Welsh Middleweight boxer and Wales middleweight champion from 1943 until 1949.
- Terry Boyle (born 1958), a Welsh former professional footballer, with over 500 club caps
- Caitlin Lewis (born 1999), a Welsh Rugby Union player who plays wing for the Wales women's national rugby union team
- Lucy Packer (born 2000), rugby union player, member of the England women's national rugby union team
Sport
A motorcycle speedway long-track meeting, one of the few held in the UK, was staged in a village out lying Ammanford, called Tairgwaith. Local football team Ammanford A.F.C. play in the Cymru South, while rugby union team Ammanford RFC were formed in 1887 and play in the Welsh Rugby Union leagues. The local cricket team Ammanford Cricket Club are a major part of sports in the town. They won the South Wales Premier Cricket League in 2012 but in 2013 got relegated back to the South Wales Cricket Association 1st Division. The 1st team is captained by ex-Glamorgan cricketer Alun Evans (cricketer)
References
- ^ "Neighbourhood Statistics – Area: Ammanford (Parish)". Office for National Statistics. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- "Custom report - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics". www.nomisweb.co.uk. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- Lock Smith 1999, p. 3.
- "Ammanford (Late Cross Inn)". South Wales Daily News. 22 November 1880. p. 3. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- Lock Smith 1999, pp. 5–6.
- "Cross Inn". Cardiff Times. 30 June 1883. p. 2. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- Ammanford Anthracite Strike 1925 Mal Davies Archived March 2, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- "Ysgol Dyffryn Aman: Three injured and one arrested after reports of school stabbing in Ammanford". ITV News. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- "BBC NEWS | VOTE 2001 | RESULTS & CONSTITUENCIES | Carmarthen East & Dinefwr". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- "BBC News | Election 2010 | Constituency | Carmarthen East & Dinefwr". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- "Carmarthen East and Dinefwr - Welsh Assembly constituency - Election 2016 - BBC News". Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- "Who is Plaid Cymru's Adam Price?". 10 May 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- Lloyd, Thomas; Orbach, Julian; Scourfield, Robert (2006). Pevsner Architectural Guide: Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0300101799.
- "Ammanford and the Revival. Extraordinary Scenes". Carmarthen Journal. 11 November 1904.
- Ammanford Christadelphians, accessed 25 January 2018
- "Ammanford stone carver becomes YouTube star". South Wales Guardian. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- "Olympics a dream gig for Ammanford musician". South Wales Guardian. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
Sources
- Lock Smith, W.T.H. (1999). Ammanford. Origin of Street Names & Notable Historical Records. Carmarthenshire County Council. ISBN 0906821371.