Risca, Tredegar Street c.1955
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Photo of Risca, Tredegar Street c.1955

A Selection of Memories from Risca

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Risca

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My grandmother was born at 10 Crescent Road in 1916. In 1927 the family moved to West Drayton,. Lorraine Hawkins, (my nan) was a lively character. She passed away in 2006. I miss her dearly. In her final months, she'd sing the Welsh Anthem to me to get her pills and a cup of tea.
my grandparents lived in mount pleasant rd my father was born in Risca. Moriah hill my great grandfather kept The Western Valleys Inn, in the early 1900's
any information on pub named The Western Valleys Inn
I lived in Ty Isaf, Park Avenue from 6mths old till 1964. I lived with a Mr and Mrs Macey. I was Underwood then, my friends were Jayne Vaughan, Barbara Walters, Janet Williams, Julie Rees and Gwyneth Clements. I have contact with Barbara now. I am looking for Jayne Stephens nee Vaughan - she is married to Phil. All I remember she lives on Tysign but lost address. If anyone knows her please e mail me on SUSANWARMAN@hotmail.co.uk