Cinema
In the early 50's I used to attend film shows in this building. I seem to remember it was referred to as "The Lymp", that being an abbreviation for "Olympic".
My grandfather, John Richard Dunn, was born in Bryne Street. His mother ran a thriving grocery shop from her front room. He was a master musician (and miner) who conducted many choirs in the area.
During WW11 I attended school in Ogmore having moved from Bournemouth. The teachers and my grandmother had a big job on their hands teaching me to speak without a cockney-type accent. Happily, they won through.
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RE: RE: Cinema
The cinema you were refering to in the picture was Ogmore Vale Workmen's Hall. Sadly it no longer exists, as in 1982 it was partly demolished by the floods, and in 1984 was completely demolished as it had become unsafe. The Lymp you referred to was a cinema which was situated in the High Street, alas that was demolished many moons ago. Thanks for bringing back some happy memories as I also used to go to these cinemas and also the one in Pricetown, The Nantymoel Workmen's Hall, the building is still there but is now the Berwyn Centre. Thanks, Ray Vaughan
Comment from Raymond Vaughan on Monday, 9th May 2011.