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Nostalgic memories of Blaenavon's local history

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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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Belli's Cafe

Bert Belli was my Dads brother,we met him once when I was very young.My Dad was Tony Belli and lived in the Isle of Man.Dad saw Bert just before he passed away and Dad himself lived until he was 90 and died in 2010.Has anyone any memories of Bert,Mary and the children or any photos of the cafe,now long gone I presume. Many Thanks Angela Belli
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Added 02 October 2015

My Family

CAN ANYONE HELP ME IM TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT A FAMILY CALLED EVANS IVOR AND KATE THEY DAUGHTER CALLED PAM AND SON MERTON THEY LIVED IN THE DINGLE THEN HEATHER COTTAGE IN WAENAVON IVOR WAS KNOWN AS CHINER ALSO A FAMILY CALLED WATKINS SARAH THEY HAD TWO SHOPS A SWEET SHOP AND A HAIR DRESSERS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE HOUSE IN THE DINGLE HAD A LARGE ROCK FALL DOWN ON IT AND KILL SOME ONE , LATER IT BURNT DOWN / I WOULD BE VERY GREAT FULL IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME THANKS
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Added 08 August 2014

The David Family
I have lovely memories of visiting my mothers family in blaenavon in the 70,s has a small child ,my mothers family seemed huge the were the David family it was a lovely place all so friendly ,my mothers family lived at elgam avenue originally ,I know that my grandmother was killed in a bus crash and my grandfather passed away not long after ,we still have some family left over there and recently I visited the cemetery that m grandmother is buried in,lovely place and lively people
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Added 18 March 2014

My Life At Blaenavon
I was born & bred in Blaenavon in 1966 till 1980, the year we sadly had to move. We lived at Lion Street, Avon Road then Riverside Drive in Blaenavon. I remember Avon Road & Riverside Drive; too young to remember Lion Street. My nan & gramps & dad lived in Elgam Avenue, also a few relatives. I loved living in Blaenavon, I remember the heavy & deep snow we used to have and the carnivals ...see more
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Added 18 December 2013

St Felix School
i was born in 1945 and also went to st felix school
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Added 25 November 2013

Great Grandfather Was Born In Blaenavon In 1865
I have been doing research on my family tree and found my greatgrandfather William G. Godfrey, was born 1865 in Blaenavon and lived on 48 King Street, in the 1880's. He was a minor and immigrated to the USA in 1889 with his dad John and mother Sarah. They had a lot of kids. Just wondering if there is still family over there.
Blaenavon, Broad Street c1955
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Added 19 September 2012

Aidas Top Bellis And Bert Belli
Was top Belli's family related to Bert Belli, funny how we called it top Belli's when it was only a few doors from Berts. Did Aida from the Lion St. cafe, and the Belli family all come from Bardi? Has anyone read the poem by Henry Trew, We'll alll go back to Belli's? If anyone has a copy please copy it, I would love to read it. Thanks Mal
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Added 19 May 2012

Woodland Blaenavon
My Grandmother Abigail Owens was born in a street called Woodland, in Blaenavon. She is on the 1891 census aged 4 but there is not a house number. Many years later in 1944 my mother Thelma, Abigails daughter, stayed at 92 High Street for a short time with her baby son Bryan, to escape the bombs on London. The other people living in the house at that time were Rhoda and Fred with their son Norman. I'm wondering ...see more
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Added 23 April 2012

Blaenavon Memories
I was born in 1946 and lived in Blaenavon until 1968. I went to St Felix Catholic School, and then to Park St S.M. I played rugby for Blaenavon Youth, Blaenavon R.F.C. and Forge Side R.F.C. I married Gaynor who was from Abergavenny. We then moved to Cwmbran where we had our two children. I worked for Girlings in Cwmbran before moving to their New Inn factory where I spent a total of 38 years. I now live in Griffithstown.
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Added 27 December 2011

Family Research
Most of my family started their days in Blaenavon, later moving to Glamorgan. The names I am interested in are, BELCHER, HOUSE, PREWETT, WILLIAMS. I would be grateful for any info or to hear from possible relatives.
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Added 08 August 2011