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Casgliad Urdd Gobaith Cymru : Accumulated photographs. Sport & General Press Agency Ltd London photographer.
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Anifeiliaid

Mainly b&w photos of animals from around the world. Included are indigenous mammals such as Wood Mouse and otter; insects, fish, also British domestic animals (inc ponies from the Llanarth stud). There are also a number of photos of hyenas, lions etc from game parks in East Africa; Kitsch shots of children with animals; zoo animals, pets etc. Of particular interest is a still from the BBC Drama 'It's a Dogs Life' starring Ruth Madoc, a photo of a fisherman who encountered the Loch Ness Monster (details on reverse of photo) and behind the scenes views from London Zoo.

Pel Droed

Mainly portraits of Welsh professional soccer players. Also included are team photos of Swansea City, Cardiff City and Wrexham and press photos of various top flight and international games. Most are annotated on the reverse. Most are the work of Press Agencies and local / regional newspapers.

Rygbi

Includes photos of Llandovery College v Christ College, Brecon in 1969 (by John Jenkins, Llwynhendy). Team photos of 1969 South African tourists; 1954, 1963 & 1967 All Black tourists; Wallabies ca.1965; Various Welsh teams. Also includes press photos of international games in progress.