Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan
Pontypridd maps
Historic maps of Pontypridd and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Pontypridd maps
Historic map of Pontypridd
Illustrated Victorian map of Mid Glamorgan
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Memories of Pontypridd
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My memory goes back to the time my mother and father lived in Ponti and it was a very happy time.
My father passed away in 1956, killed in Bristol and my father asked my mother to marry him in the bandstand in Ponti Park and they had a good life together. I have great memories of Wales and I shall... [more]
Shared on 07 October 2006
Whilst still at school I had a job on Saturday's at Woolworths, earning 16s11d for working 9am to 6pm. We had to serve the customers,(no checkouts then). My first day was on the fruit and veg counter and had to learn to use the old style weighing machine, also had to add up the items in our heads as we served.... [more]
Shared on 27 March 2007
i dont have a clear memory of pontypridd, i was a baby of 14 months, a twin when our mother died giveing birth to a baby, her name was margret olwyn birch,nee owen, we were all put in the childrens homes, and my twin and i was adopted by two diffrent people, my other brothers and sisters were brought... [more]
Shared on 25 January 2008
I lived in Mountain Ash and my husband to be lived in Cardiff, we both used to travel on the bus to Pontypridd to meet up. From there we would walk up to the monument for a kiss and a cuddle. We spent many happy hours up here thinking of our future together. Some times it was so cold we could... [more]
Shared on 11 June 2006
It was approximately 1960 that whilst bathing in the 'pool' as a child of about 3, I held onto the rail at the edge of the 'boardwalk' and became stuck as my legs were pulled underneath where the water poured in (not being strong enough to pull my legs back) and had to be rescued by another child. Scary!!
Shared on 08 August 2006
Mid Glamorgan memories
The children's home, Woodland Terrace
My sisters and I lived in the children's home at 40 Woodland Terrace, Maesycoed from 1972 till 1975. I remember the staff being very caring but occasionally strict. Us younger ones were banished to the massive garden! We used to sit on the wall at the back of the garden and wait for a man with a delapidated truck hollering "Any... [more]
Shared on 08 May 2009
My father-in-law, Frederick Walter Francis, was projectionist at the Hopkinstown New Cinema (or New Theatre). It is well known that the first 'talkie' film (with sound) was The Jazz Singer, but before it made its debut in London, the film and equipment were tried out in small locations throughout the country. Mr Francis related that one of those locations was Hopkinstown,... [more]
Shared on 18 December 2008
I was born in Cilfyfnydd in 1948, I lived in a house with my aunt, cousin, grand parents and my parents. I went to school in Ann Street and had other relations in the street. My dado and uncles worked in the pit and one was badly injured and later died from his injuries and one died at the pit. I... [more]
Shared on 17 September 2008
Extracts From Pontypridd & Mid Glamorgan books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Pontypridd, inspired by Frith photos.
Rhondda Valley Living Memories
A final view of the Park with plenty of activity around the paddling pool, but with no one in it. It could well have been too early in the year as the people on the grass look well covered up; additionally the trees are not yet in full leaf. The ubiquitous St Catherine breaks through what would have been the skyline.
This is an extract from Rhondda Valley Living Memories.
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South Wales Photographic Memories
A busy turn-of-the-century scene worthy of detailed study. The photographer is obviously arousing the interest of the collection of boys in the foreground. The men just behind them appear slightly more reticent. Note also the horse-drawn vehicles in the centre of the picture.
This is an extract from South Wales Photographic Memories.
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South Wales Photographic Memories
A busy turn-of-the- century scene worthy of detailed study. The photographer is obviously arousing the interest of the collection of boys in the foreground. The men just behind them appear slightly more reticent. Note also the horse- drawn vehicles in the centre of the picture.
This is an extract from South Wales Photographic Memories.
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