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Nantyffyllon maps
Historic maps of Nantyffyllon and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Nantyffyllon maps
Nantyffyllon photos
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Maesteg| Caerau| Duffryn Rhondda| Cymmer| Llangynwyd| Abergwynfi| Pontycymer| Blaengwynfi| Glyncorrwg| Ogmore Vale| Nantymoel| Margam| Blaencwm| Tondu| Port Talbot| Aberavon| Kenfig Hill| Aberkenfig| Resolven| Abergarw| Blackmill| Treherbert| Bryncethin
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Memories of Nantyffyllon
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Memories 1957 - 1965
These were the years when the activity with friends, in Nanty, was at its most intense for me. I was born in Grove Street, 1947, and left to explore the big wide world in 1967. Compared to today, living in Nanty was idyllic, most of the time we played outside until dark over the river, tickling trout or hanging around Tal’s fish & chip shop, no fear or a care in the world. The big thing was November time, bonfire night, when in the weeks before we used to go off on raids to steal from other bonfires in Maesteg. I also remember the “Monkey” parade in Maesteg on a Sunday, thinking back that was a hoot!
A small number of my friends still live in the surrounding area, as well as family and it would be nice to hear from any of the lads and girls who lived in Nanty during that era, perhaps this web site will do that.
After much traveling and living in different... Read more
Childhood Memories
We lived in John Street until 1960, our surname was Griffiths, I had a sister Carol and bother Bobby, then we moved to Fleetwood in Lancashire. I have been back many times. I remember Alcwin (hope that's how you spelt it) coming with his horse and cart selling fruit and veg. I was a pupil at Nantyffyllon infants school, the head teacher was Mr Miller. At New Year the collery hooters used to sound, and we got money as children for wishing people Happy New Year. My grandparents lived in the Hearts of Oak.
Ellen & Pat Austin
My grandmother Ellen & her 2nd husband lived in Humphrey Street from about 1913/4 until 1954 approx. I remember walking across the meadows around there with Pa as a very small child. Have no photos.
My Grand Parents
My grandparents lived in Hearts of Oak Cottages and we used to go and see them on Sundays with my dad and brothers while my mam made dinner. We would walk down the old line. My dad took us to the engine room at the colliery to show us the engine, it was exciting, then we would go to Gran's for a drink and a bite to eat. I loved my gran's food. She gave us sixpence every week half a crown on our birthday.
John Street
My grandfather lived in John Street and kept lots of chickens. As everything was rationed during my childhood we were very lucky to have eggs from him. I remember calling in with my dad to collect eggs and to see a wire mesh area besides the fire in the kitchen which was fenced off and lots of little baby yellow chickens running around. My mother was never happy at seeing this done as she was a little fanatical about housework, but us kids thought it great fun.
Mid Glamorgan memories
This Was The View From my Nana''s Window on Castle Street
This view of the Town Hall brings back wonderful memories of vacations at my grandmother, Charlotte Thomas's, house. She lived on Castle Street and her house looked down this street. On Wednesday mornings we would walk to the market there and shop. My mother, Sally Wynne Thomas McGehee, emigrated to America in 1946 to marry my father. I was born in 1950 and she brought me to Maesteg for visits in 1951, 1953 and 1959. The town looked much like it does in these pictures. Years before that my grandfather, William Thomas, owned a men's clothing store called "The Bon". I wonder if anyone remembers him or his store! I remember the beacon that stood on the corner on the left side of the street and the church that was right next door to Nana's house. I think she lived at #5 Castle Street but I'm not sure. I remember picking gooseberries in the small backyard behind her house and looking up at the mountain (I'll probably spell this wrong)... Read more
Shopping With Mum
I was born in Nantyffllon but came to live in 66 Commecial Street (the Lodging House) and can remember Leslies when I shopped with my mum. My ancestors lived at The Old Engine House, Cwumdu in 1828. Does anyone know where this was, or if it is still a landmark?
Wendy
