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St Athan, South Glamorgan
St Athan maps
Historic maps of St Athan and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all St Athan maps
Historic map of St Athan
Illustrated Victorian map of South Glamorgan
Historic Map of any St Athan postcode
St Athan books
Displaying 3 of 3 books about St Athan and the local area. View all St Athan books
Around Penarth Photographic Memories
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Cardiff Photographic Memories
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Cardiff Old and New Photographic Memories
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2 St Athan photos appear in 2 Frith book titles. You can read extracts and browse photos from these books.
Memories of St Athan
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My Grandfather, Clifford Taylor, was a Civil Servant at RAF St. Athan during the Second World War. He could not join the Forces at all because he had club feet and was rejected at his Call Up Board. He used to be involved with giving out the uniforms, as well as other duties, which obviously changed when Peace broke out in... [more]
Shared on 10 March 2007
I lived with my family in St Athan village from the time of my first birthday in 1946 to my marriage in 1970. Mt wife and I were married at the church shown in the photograph. The church is dedicated to an Irish saint by the name of Tathan. The village was once known as Llandathan, then Saint... [more]
Shared on 06 April 2006
This building was known to us as Hammett's Farm, properly West Orchard Farm, in the Higher End area of St Athan. Arthur Hammett and his wife ran the farm and I occasionally helped to deliver milk from the farm around the village from a horse and cart. Arthur, who lived to the great age of 92, and continued farming... [more]
Shared on 06 April 2006
South Glamorgan memories
I was born in Gileston Manor Cottage. My father was chauffeur to the manor residents, Mr and Mrs Clay. I had grandparents living in West Aberthaw and Sea View Farm, Batsleys. We then moved to Glyndwrtthan where I lived until I was married in St Athan methodist chapel which is now Chapel surgery. I am proud that my dad Cyril Harry... [more]
Shared on 11 March 2009
I recall going out with a girl for quite a time who lived with her aunt in these cottages......they had been renovated then.......I'll keep the name secret for privacy
Shared on 18 January 2009
I lived at No 1 Panty-coed from 1965 until I think 1973. My mother and father are Elsie and John Kirk. Elsie died 2 years ago, John still lives in Barry. I am their oldest daughter and the second child of 4. I attended Llancarfan primary school when Mr Lewis was the headmaster. I remember the Corona lorry that came around,... [more]
Shared on 29 November 2009
When I was very young I can remember that my mother used to let me run up and down the town hall steps.
Shared on 14 July 2006
Gidday to all! Having recently travelled to Penmark to rediscover my family history, I am sure that this is a photo of 'Kenson Cottage',which used to be the 'Rose and Crown' pub .My family(Gabriel) used to own the pub and smithy until 1858,when it was bought by Thomas Hopkin.I have my family back to 1782 in Kenson,with 3 grave sites in... [more]
Shared on 27 December 2007
Extracts From St Athan & South Glamorgan books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about St Athan, inspired by Frith photos.
St Athan is home to RAF Athan, and has formed part of the local community and economy for many decades, particularly following the Second World War. It has grown steadily in recent times as other bases have been reduced or closed. The parish church, the cottages and the café selling petrol to the occasional motorist or serving refreshment to some tired... [more]
This is an extract from Wales Living Memories.
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South Wales Photographic Memories
This village is near the mouth of the river Thaw, twelve miles from Cardiff. The car on the left is an Austin, and behind it is an MG. The tranquillity of this village would have been regularly shattered by jets flying from nearby RAF St Athan's.
This is an extract from South Wales Photographic Memories.
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An air of tranquillity permeates this summer view. It is interesting that the terrace of old Welsh cottages appears to have been re-roofed with modern tiles and not stone slates - this is an indicator of the lack of planning regulations at this time. The peace here would have been shattered regularly with the Tornadoes on training flights from nearby RAF St Athan's.
This is an extract from Cardiff Photographic Memories.
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