Nostalgic memories of Six Bells's local history
Share your own memories of Six Bells and read what others have said
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.
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Displaying Memories 1 - 10 of 11 in total
To ken Rosser Do u remember the galloway family we all lived on commercial road at the top of the hill from the square we lived a stones throw to aberbeeg school. My gran lived in woodland terrace. When webbs brewery and the hand bury was there. We all went to the dingle in the summer. I have posted a lot of info on the aberbeeg memories. Get in touch to chat about things back in the day if you remember us . Regards Jill galloway
My mothers parents Mr & Mrs Albert Harvey lived in Six Bells during my childhood years.I spent a part of my summer school holidays with them. As he was a Deacon of the Baptist Chapel we would go to Chapel 3 times on a Sunday. My memory is that the Park was locked on a Sunday afternoon when it was Sunday school time at the Chapel. I remember the excursion trains fom Six Bells Halt to Barry Island.I also ...see more
Hi, there are so many memories. School friends Ann Warren, Pamela Davies, Desmond Hill, Julian Cook. Browns tobacconists - I can still smell it. I was born in High St. My grandparents, Mr & Mrs T Gwilliam lived in ALEXANDRA Rd. My cousins June and Jill Gwilliam still live in Six Bells but we lost touch. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers, Marilyn Goode
I am trying to find any photos of my mother, her name was Lena Coles, maiden name Smith. We lived at 27 Gaen Street - would be very grateful for any help, thanks.
I was born and bred in Sixbells. I went to the Arail Junior School and then to Bryngwyn. I left school at the age of 15 and started work in the garage of Jones the Buses. When the bus company sold out we started a football team. Our first year we reached the final of the national bus company cup but lost. My memories of Sixbells are a mixture of both happiness and sadness. If there is anyone out there that can remember me or the football team I would like to read their thoughts.
Born in Abergavenny in Dec/ 1951. Brought home to my Nanna's house who we lived with in 1 Lancaster Street where my family lived. Dad worked down the six bells pit at the time, and I have fond memories while I was growing up there, I always remember the Easter walk showing off my new dress for the occasion and the Baptist chapel that me and my sister went to every Sunday, and the little school we went to ...see more
I too am from Six Bells, and lived in Richmond Road and also Princess Street before that. If anyone remembers the picture in the papers next day of her visit, I was the little girl playing with her ducks in the cast iron bath whilst the picture was taken with the headline 'No respector of person'. My mother, Beryl Hughes, told me they wouldn't allow me to present the bouquet to the princess as I was too ...see more
Hello there, my name is Lisa, I am 35 years old and my grandfather Trevor Young used to work down the mines. His parents were Gilbert and Clara Young, nee Orchard. I think I'm right in saying saying that Grandad was born in 1926 and started down the mines when he was 15. He wanted to join the Navy in 1939/40 but as he was down the mines they refused to let him join up. As he was already working the pits he didnt come ...see more
I was born in Dublin, Ireland. My mother was born in Six Bells. Her name was Olwen Roche, nee Griffiths. In 1959 my mother took myself and my brother to stay with my grandparents who lived at no 9 Griffin Street. I will never forget the wonderful times I had, having great fun with the boys who lived on the street. We used go up on the mountain and catch hold of the coal buckets on the cable line and get a ride and ...see more
I was born in Lancaster Street, Six Bells in my Grans front room. My Mum and Dad lived with my Gran and when I was born I shared the house as well. The back yard had a steep slope and backed onto the "mountains". The kitchen was small and warm and lit by gas lamps, it was where my Granfer used to have his bath when he finished his shift in the coal mine at the end of the street. I went to the local nursery ...see more