Penllergaer, West Glamorgan
Penllergaer photos
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Penllergaer maps
Historic maps of Penllergaer and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Penllergaer maps
Penllergaer books
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Memories of Penllergaer
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I was born and brought up at "The Woodbine" which was next door to Peniel Chapel. Living in Pontlliw was such a great experience but sadly I have not been back in many many years. Would love to see some more old photgraphs of the village.
Shared on 05 April 2009
I was brought up on Abergwenlais Farm and went to Pontlliw Infants School.
My family lived in Pontlliw for several generations.
Shared on 27 December 2008
I was thrilled to see your photo of Cecil Road as the houses on the left are in Hill Street and my Grandmother lived at number 2, the left hand house.
I have very Happy Memories of holidays with 'Mam' at Hill Street. My Dad, Dudley Williams was born a Hill Street along with his 7 siblings. The Williams family were... [more]
Shared on 01 February 2008
We used to play in the old church on the marsh when we were kids - hours of fun.
Shared on 21 July 2009
Extracts From Penllergaer & West Glamorgan books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Penllergaer, inspired by Frith photos.
South Wales Photographic Memories
This is now the scene of a busy road intersection. Note the hanging board on the left advertising Vale of Neath Ales and the petrol pumps opposite.
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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.
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This is not, in fact a Roman bridge at all, but was probably built in the 18th century. This fact could be slightly awkward for Roman Court and Roman Bridge Lane, two newly-built housing developments nearby. The bridge is now the subject of controversy: it is scheduled for relocation to make way for a leisure centre.
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