Nostalgic memories of Dan y Parc's local history

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Many of the things that happened at D Y P were taken as normal. During the winter we ran around in the snow without shoes on, and why? because we did not have a second pair of shoes. The only pair we had were school shoes and they were not worn after school and there were so many times we got home and our feet were numb from the cold, but in truth we did not notice the discomfort. It seems strange now ...see more
The area known as Dan Y Parc is probably better known as the property of the Sandiman Family. They had a very large house which they vacated in the 1950's, and the house was demolished at the same time. I know very little of the history of the area or the family. Dan Y Parc memories begin for me in 1950 when my mother, myself and sister moved to the abandoned American Army Camp. The land which it ...see more
I lived there as a young boy. I used to live at number 21. I was happy to live there, but I can also remember sad times while I lived there. I went back there some time ago to see what it was like, but there is nothing there now. It was not how I remember it. All a long time ago now. If there is anybody that used to live there when I did, I would love to hear from you.