Nostalgic memories of Ebbw Vale's local history

Share your own memories of Ebbw Vale and read what others have said

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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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  • How the location features in your personal history?
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  • People who were particularly kind or influenced your time in the community.
  • Has it changed over the years?
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This week's Places

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I’m researching my family tree, and have discovered that my great grandfather was John Barber , he was a trustee of the work house in Ebbw Vale, and, as a boy in Ebbw Vale my Dad remembers seeing a statue of him up on top of a building... can anyone out there tell me anything about him, his family, the work house, and where the statue is now? Any info would be gratefully accepted .
My Gran owned a corner shop 1960-1970's in Ebbw Vale. I believe is it now a power station for National Grid. I would love more information about this shop.
I worked in mays for 20 years and worked with scores of girls ,it would be nice to talk with some of them .nice girls ,pity about the job
I have lots of family from the Ebbw Vale area on both sides of the family (particularly my mother's). But one of the memories stands out above the rest. I can remember my grandmother - Winifred Jones (nee Harding) telling me about her Grandmother owning a sweet shop in Waunllwyd in the 1920's and 1930's where she would go to skyve off school lol. I would love to know more about this sweet shop. I am ...see more
Hello I am researching for a book and need any information on a Dorothy Morgan who was born in !925. She was saved from drowning in Forge pond in Tredegar in Aug 1932. I don't know if she lived in Tredegar or was visiting during the school holidays. Any information no matter how small would be appreciated. Thank you for your time John
I was born at 37 Emlyn Avenue in 1949, the oldest son of Jack and Eunice Morgan. I have fond memories of playing rugby and football in the street and war games on the tip and the gantry. Later, when I grew up, of going in the Bridge End Hotel which was then managed by Ken and Josie. If anybody remembers me, please get in touch. It would be nice to talk over old times. Ebbw Vale will always be in my heart.
The only memory I have is my father,Keith Lewis Lloyd was killed in work accident there round about 1962. It would be great if anyone remembers him. I didn't have the chance to get to know him as I was only 3 years of age and my sister 5 years of age. My mother remarried some ten years later and we now live in Perth, Australia. I am trying to find out a little bit more of him than I know.
I was born in Ebbw Vale in 1953, my family name is Price. I remember being on holiday at my grandfather's and grandmother's house - it was called The Slate House in New Town, I believe. My grandfather's nickname was Dinkey; he was a blacksmith at the marine pit where my father worked and 3 of his brothers. We moved up to Cannock when I was only 9 mounths old, but spent many school holidays there. My ...see more
I went to Ebbw Vale Tech College, worked in the roll shop at the steel works. I remember well RTS club, the dugout, tamplins the rythmacs. However I have lived in Australia for 40 years now, have been back lots of times ,but never found any of my old work mates which is a bit sad. But maybe someone will see this so I will leave my email address; alwork3@bigpond.com
Growing up in Ebbw Vale there was the best four Picture Houses and three dances a week, great youth club r t b and had great time in school. Yea, it was special, used to love to have a pint in Tamplins in James Street or going to the Central Cafe. Had some great friends in Snowy Rolands and John Barnes and Mad Merv, yea they was special years and will live in my memory forever.