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Dyfed memories

Growing up in Caerbryn

I was born in Caerbryn in 1949 and I lived at 4 Caerbryn Terrace along at that time with my granny and grandad, mum and dad and my sister Gill who is thirteen months older than me. The terrace was then just the twenty houses and we knew all of our neighbours. In 1951 the twins Malcom and Judith were born, 1957 Caroline was born and in 1958 Ricahrd was born. I have happy memories of growing up there as we were free to play outside as we grew up. We used to climb up the Old Colliery tip, go down the Felin in the summer time and run about in the fields. But today all those features are gone as ...read more here
A memory of Caerbryn contributed by First Name Last Name

My family memories

Talley, Lakes and Abbey 1936

My great grandparents, John and Margaret Williams, lived at Llansadwrn and they and my grandparents are buried in the Church Yard at Talley. My grandparents, Evan and Florence (Dolly) Williams lived at Dan y Graig. Many happy days spent there with them in the 60's. My grandmother worked very hard to make ends meet as unfortunately my grandfather, who had seen active service in the trenches during the first world war, had been badly scarred by his experiences and sadly drank to excess. I believe that my grandfather, an ex policeman, was the village postman at some stage. I have visited Talley recently and the old road around to the church is still as I remember ...read more here
A memory of Talley contributed by Mary Owen

Aelwyd Amanw

Brynamman, Aelwyd Amanw c1955

This is a photo of Aelwyd Amanw, Brynaman. Brynaman was the first place in Wales to have its own building for running a branch of Urdd Gobaith Cymru. Although a branch of Urdd Gobaith Cymru had been established in the village since 1928, the Aelwyd was officially opened on Saturday, May 6th 1939 by Syr Ifan ab Owen Edwards who had founded  the organisation back in 1922.
Various members of my family have been involved with this Welsh language organisation since the 1920s, with my own involvement starting in 1961 and continuing until the present. The building has recently been refurbished and it is a focal point for many activities in the village, but is still primarily a centre for Urdd ...read more here
A memory of Brynamman contributed by Sarah Hopkin

Looking for my Grandfather

I'm doing some research into my Family History and am trying to trace the place my Grandfather was born in 1892. His Name was William Thomas (Willie Tom) Born in June 1892 to Evan Evans & Mary Evans formerly Jones. He was Born at Penybont, Brynamman, Quarter Bach. When I last visited the area no one could tell me wher Penybont or Quarter Bach would be. If anyone can enlighten me please e mail me at gorslasboy@blueyonder.co.uk and if possible giving directions from Gwaun Cae Gurwen.
Many thanks.
Cliff Evans.
A memory of Brynamman contributed by Cliff Evans

Extracts From Llandeilo & Dyfed books

St Brides, the Village 1906

The mother and child appear to have been dressed and posed especially for the photograph. In late Victorian and early Edwardian times, this part of the village was regarded as a select residential area. The turning to the right off St Bride’s Hill leads down to the Glen. The fields have now been more fully developed with residential property.
An extract from from"Tenby and Saundersfoot Photographic Memories".

Gumfreston, Scotsborough Lane Scene 1890

In the distance are the ruins of a once great mansion, Scotsborough, dating back to the 14th century. It passed through a variety of hands and was last occupied in 1824, when it was converted to tenements. An epidemic of smallpox broke out amongst the inhabitants, and the survivors then fled the house. Despite their decay, the ruins still display some fine architectural details.
An extract from from"Tenby and Saundersfoot Photographic Memories".

Caldey Island, the Slipway c1965

The first reference to a slipway on Priory Bay was in 1897. In 1958, owing to increases in the amount of farm produce being transported from Caldey, steps were taken to improve the landing facility for boats. Redundant barges, relics from the D-Day landings, were filled with concrete and sunk to extend the slipway. Landing alongside, a boat from Tenby is collecting waiting day visitors to the island.
An extract from from"Tenby and Saundersfoot Photographic Memories".

Saundersfoot, St Bride's Hotel, Composite c1955

This postcard, probably used for advertising purposes, shows views of and from St Bride’s Hotel, with its commanding position over Carmarthen Bay. At this time the hotel offered numerous facilities, including 50 bedrooms, bedside lights in all rooms, electric fires in first-floor rooms, a tennis court, a putting green, television, a ladies’ hairdressing saloon and a private path to the beach, which is no longer available today.
An extract from from"Tenby and Saundersfoot Photographic Memories".

Tenby, North Bay 1950

The old smoke house (foreground) was built in 1848 in a romantic style to resemble an ancient castle, complete with mock stone cannons which aided the drainage from the private garden above. Inside, two great arches culminate in chimneys which project into the garden. However, there is no blackening of the ceiling, and indeed at the time of its completion local fishing was in decline.
An extract from from"Tenby and Saundersfoot Photographic Memories".