Skewen, West Glamorgan

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Skewen

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Skewen. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Skewen, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Skewen
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Skewen in 1939

Skewen in 1955

Old Maps of Skewen

Historic Maps of Skewen and the local area.

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Map of Skewen in 1898

Map of Skewen in 1900-1901

Map of Skewen in 1923

Map of Skewen in 1947

Map of Skewen in 1897

Sheet Maps of Skewen

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Skewen and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Skewen in 1809

Shows Skewen in 1899

Shows Skewen in 1919

Shows Skewen in 1809

Books about Skewen
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8 photo books on Skewen and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Swansea Photographic Memories

Cover image of Porthcawl Photographic Memories

Cover image of Bridgend Photographic Memories

Cover image of Rhondda to Pontypridd Living Memories

Cover image of Heads of the Valleys Photographic Memories

Memories of Skewen
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Skewen 1983 4

I lived in Skewen from September 1983 to May 1984 - only a short time in my life but it made a big impression on me. My wife Fiona, new baby Siobhan and I rented a house at Caenant Terrace facing the railway and the mountain. We had moved to Wales from the south of England and although our new environment felt strange at first and looked rather harsh with its heavy industry and mountains, we were struck by the ...see more

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Added 09 January 2007

My Grandfather

My Grandfather, who served in WWI, is buried in Skewen. I have a picture of his tombstone, which is very pretty, but I don't know what Cemetary it is. My Mom's Dad he was - he died when she was 3 years old form the Flu. His name was Donald C. James (born 1894 - 1927).

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Added 05 November 2006

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Skewen 1983 4

My Grandfather