Nostalgic memories of Blaenavon's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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My grandad Horace Belcher was born in Blaenavon in 1910, from what I have found he came from a large family, his father's name was John and his mother was Ceiwen. If anybody has any info on the Belchers in Blaenavon please mail me at: sarahvige.cmss@hotmail.co.uk Thanks, any info would be great!
I went to St Felix School till 1966 and well remember Belli's right oppose Lloyds Bank. Recently this building has been on TV as The Indian Doctor's office. Cannot remember who were altar boys with me but in 1963 we all got chilblains at a funeral at Brynmawr Cemetery. Also we used to push Father Clancy's car to start it.
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WITH MEMORIES OF JORDAN'S BUSES IN THE 1950S, PICS OF THE FLEET WOULD BY MOST WELCOME.
I am Howard F. Van Horn II. I live in Sandy, Utah, USA which is in the Great Salt Lake Valley. My great, great grandmother was Jane Price, wife of William Price. Jane was born in Monmouthshire, Wales on 2/15/1801 and died in Frostburg, Maryland, USA on 2/17/1888. William Price died in Wales (prior to 1888). My great grandmother, Sarah Price was their child and was born in 1841 ...see more
My Grandfather, Mr. Llewellyn Price [British Empire Medal], was awarded a silver cigarette case on 24 July, 1937 by the Medical Society of Blaenavon. A golden key to the X-ray room was also presented. This ceremony was in recognition of Llewellyn being instrumental in bringing the first X-ray apparatus to Blaenavon. A former Councillor, Llewellyn was also Area Secretary of the Electrical Trades Union ...see more
I was born in 5 Lower New Rank, Blaenavon in 1950 and went to the Garn School and left Blaenavon in 1962 for Kent. My dad was born there, Tommy David, does anyone remember us? I used to go to Bellis Cafe at the bottom of town, we though it was real cool.
My Great Great Grandfather, Abraham Alexander Caddick was Landlord of the Swan Inn in Broad Street around 1900.
John Williams married Amelia Baldwin born Hardwich, Abergavenny 11 March1853 (Llanfoist). They moved to Wigan, Lancashire, between 1875 and 1880 were my Grandmother Emily was born and her sister Adeline. 1891 John Williams is living back in Blaneavon, 38 Hill Street.   Amelia died 25 September 1890. in Blaneavon. My wife and I have been to your lovely district and will be coming again shortly.  Does anyone recognise any of this - it would be really great to get in touch with my Welsh roots.
The hot summer of 1976 - I was 16 and studying for my O levels in between minding the shop for my adopted parents Bert and Mary Belli. Our cafe was one of two Belli cafes in the town, but of course I always thought ours was superior and served the best steamed pasties and pies. That summer was also eventful because of the huge mountain fire on the Blorenge. The peat caught fire and it took the local fire brigade many ...see more