Glynneath, West Glamorgan
Glynneath maps
Historic maps of Glynneath and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Glynneath maps
Historic map of Glynneath
Illustrated Victorian map of West Glamorgan
Historic Map of any Glynneath postcode
Glynneath books
Displaying 1 of 1 books about Glynneath and the local area. View all Glynneath books
Swansea Photographic Memories
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1 Glynneath photos appear in 1 Frith book titles. You can read extracts and browse photos from these books.
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My uncle Emlyn Rees was a relief signalman who used to work the box shown in photo in G149038. He lived in Hendy, about 2 hours travel time from Glynneath. My father (his brother) used to take to visit and my uncle used to let me pull the levers, a big thrill as a ten year old. We lived in Rhigos,... [more]
Shared on 27 January 2009
West Glamorgan memories
My father came from Resolven and my mother from neighbouring Glynneath. Although we lived in Birmingham when my brother and I were kids, we would often spend our summer holidays with my grandparents in Ynys Fach Avenue in Resolven. We loved going to the woods, and being taken on the bus to Neath for faggots and peas in the market. I... [more]
Shared on 17 June 2009
I was born in Glyncorrwg in 1963. I moved to Hereford with my parents (Warren and Sylvia Jones) in 1967. During school holidays I used to visit my gran and aunt. I have memories of sheep wandering in the streets. My gran would take us to Sidoli's for a tub of ice-cream and I would ask for cordial to be put... [more]
Shared on 19 July 2009
My memories are from the 1950s to the 1970s. My grandparents lived opposite the Miner's Hall for many years. (28 Cymmer Road). My grandfather was a bricklayer in the pit and also the Treasurer for the Miner's Hall. I remember leaning on the railings in Cymmer Road with my uncle chatting to the farmer, who lived in the white cottage on... [more]
Shared on 11 July 2009
Extracts From Glynneath & West Glamorgan books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Glynneath, inspired by Frith photos.
South Wales Photographic Memories
A superb view of both the railway in the foreground, complete with steam engine, and the rolling hills beyond. Glyn Neath marks the head of the Vale of Neath, and from here one can head off into the spectacular Brecon Beacons National Park and other popular locations.
This is an extract from South Wales Photographic Memories.
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South Wales Photographic Memories
Dating from 1857, this viaduct once carried one of the busiest railways in South Wales. The line is long-since closed, but this towering sixteen-arch structure stands as a lasting reminder of Victorian skill and energy.
This is an extract from South Wales Photographic Memories.
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In July 1905, the National Lifeboat Association held a demonstration on the lake. Good Friday and Easter Monday would see a miniature fair—stalls for refreshments, model yacht racing on the reservoir, rowing boats for hire, bowls and so on. Here we see the 'tropical island' with its giant Gunnera and the half-timbered lodge.
This is an extract from Swansea Pocket Album.
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