| Description | Track 1 [01:26:45] [Session One: 22 June 2017] Dr Neil Evans [NE], born in Glyncornel, Rhondda in 1948. NE describes his education at Caerphilly Grammar School and his thoughts on grammar schools. NE briefly mentions his history teacher and English teacher in the sixth form. NE talks about literary critics Sirius Barker and Wilson Knight. [00:04:49] NE describes applying to and interview at Swansea University (interviewed by Kenneth O Morgan). NE talks about the number of students at the University. [00:07:56] NE talks about the University campus. [00:09:11] Description of NE’s father’s career as a furniture remover. [00:11:39] NE mentions family education, teacher training and mentions NE’s brother who taught in Caerleon. NE describes father’s early education at Caerphilly Grammar School, work at Bedwas Colliery and at NE’s paternal grandparent’s transport business. NE talks about his father meeting his mother, and his father moving to Shrewsbury to work as a hazard driver at a quarrying company. Remarks on expenses of grammar schools in the 1930s. [00:16:49] NE mentions applying to the Universities of Bangor, Keele, Swansea and Cardiff. NE describes decision to study at Swansea University, and the difference between residential and day students. [00:20:30] NE talks about the physical location of Swansea. NE describes the lack of information and advice about universities and mentions Keith Davis (?)(History teacher). Description of NE’s family’s Welsh language education and accent. [00:24:49] Description of life and high table in Sibley Halls of Residence, mentions Lewis Jones Halls being more formal. [00:28:22] NE talks about the homes of wardens and tutors and interaction between staff and students within halls of residence. [00:32:15] Description of the structure of halls of residence. NE mentions football championship within hall of residence and the number of students and types of rooms within the hall. NE talks about his decision to stay in halls. [00:36:50]NE describes amateur magazines produced within the in hall of residences and mentions contributions by Paul Simpson and Tony Curtis. Story on NE’s and Francis H(?) involvement in publication Shame. Describes reaction to Aberfan, mentions announcement by Dr. Lee and involvement of Mike Parker. [00:44:10] Description of hall of residences’ football teams and NE’s role as football captain, mentions players including Peter Suderby(?), Geraint Jenkins, Phil Raybold(?). Mentions student production of The Crucible put on by Howard Hill and National Orchestra of Wales. NE talks about the sports played at Caerphilly Grammar School. [00:50:30] Description of NE’s family’s interest in history. Comments on English literature at Caerphilly Grammar school. Description of the English, History (mentions David Walker) and Philosophy Department, D.Z. Phillips and J. R Jones. Mention of NE’s religious background. NE talks English literature A level at Caerphilly Grammar School. References Mentions Dylan Thomas, Vernon Watkins, and Richard Jones. [01:01:58] NE comments on the atmosphere of History and English departments in Swansea University. Description of NE’s first year of history in Swansea University. NE talks about David Walker as a tutor and lecturer. Mentions Rhys Davies , Michael Simpson, Peter Stead and David Jones. NE talks about the differences between the Universities of Cardiff and Swansea. [01:09:53] NE comments on Swansea University English department, mentions Poet John Dunn. Mentions David Walker, Peter Stead and Terry Lloyd. Comments on O Level history at Caerphilly Grammar School. [01:14:37] Mentions Peter Stead and Terry Lloyd. Description of NE’s postgraduate research and teaching. Description of NE’s articles in Welsh History Review, mentions Col. Race Riots in Cardiff 1919. Mentions Martin Dawton , Michael Simpson, Gilbert and Alan Spear . Comments on Welsh Women’s Suffrage Movement, mentions K Cook (K Brown) and Angela John. [01:22:28] Mentions authors Raymond Williams and Edward Thompson.
Track 2 [00:21:09] [Session One: 22 June 2017] NE talks about change in student culture in late 1960s. Mentions Mike Parker and John Parker (MP). Mentions presence of Anarchists and Socialist Society in Swansea University in 1960s. Mentions Richard Jones. [00:07:30] NE talks about Glen Williams and student radicalism in the History department at Swansea University. NE talks about the organisation and number of students in the history department. Comments on Ginge (Secretary). Further description of Glen Williams .Mentions Alan Davis and Mark Bloch .[00:12:58] Description of the drinking culture at Swansea University, mentions The College Bar, Cricketers, The Woodman (Mumbles) , (Uplands) and The Uplands Hotel. NE mentions meeting his wife. [00:16:37]NE comments on his undergraduate degree. Description of NE’s postgraduate research and mentions teaching at . NE talks about his MA thesis and articles Welsh History Review, mentions Martin Dawton and Cardiff Infirmary. Mentions Butetown and Cardiff Industrial Citizen Union.
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