Nostalgic memories of Llanbedrog'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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I lived in Crib-y-mor with my grandmother, Emily Roberts, and my mother Patricia Jones (both originally Williamson). I lived opposite Tom Roberts and at an early age developed my own system of visiting everyone. First I would go across to Tom's and follow him around watching him weld or milk the cows or help with plucking chickens. One day we came across a snake and he despatched it very quickly. Most days I ...see more
I spent every summer staying with the Jones family at Bryn Du farm, from about 1957 to 1965. They were friends of my parents. The farm was sold some years ago, after Tom Jones had died. I enjoyed the farm very much, which was only about three acres, or so. Tom was also a welder, and he was married to a German lady, Anna. I also enjoyed going down to the beach and the shop where I used to buy my bucket and ...see more
I was born at Tyn y Siop next door to Snowdon Stores when there were 12 shops in Llanbedrog, now sadly there is only one. The bike you see in the photo was the one I used to make.
I was born in Llanbedrog at Tyn y Siop, moved to 5 Caehendy when 6 years old. Many of my friends have now have passed away, fond memories of Gareth --Phillip---Gwynfryn --- Dafydd. The bicycle you see by the shop (which was the Co-op) was the one I used after school to make deliveries to customers. My pay was £1 per week. Best time in Llanbedrog was the summer months when the beach was full and busy with the boats etc.
I lived in Llanbedrog until 1959 our grandad was rector of Llanbedrog church St Pedrog,s We lived in Wendon in Ffordd y Glyn it was a very very happy childhood.
My grandfather Edward John Hughes of Henllys Isaf sadly  passed away on Wednesday 27th of June 2007 at Bryn Beryl at the age of 92.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially the ones closest to him. My grandmother Pat who he thought the world of, and had been married to for 63 incredible years will need all the support and love from  friends and family at  these difficult times, also his ...see more