Gowerton, Mill Street c.1955
Photo ref:
G152005
Photo ref:
G152005
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The village of Gowerton, or Tre-Gwyr, was once the heart of a busy coal-field, no longer in production, sad to say. Note the Esso petrol pump on the right, and the stop sign across the street. Over the crossroads is Archie's Café advertising Hovis bread.
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A Selection of Memories from Gowerton
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Gowerton
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Can someone tell me where in Gowerton Mensen Road is. I lived in Gowerton until 1971. This looks like Mansel Street to me.
I was thrilled to see your photo of Cecil Road as the houses on the left are in Hill Street and my Grandmother lived at number 2, the left hand house. I have very Happy Memories of holidays with 'Mam' at Hill Street. My Dad, Dudley Williams was born a Hill Street along with his 7 siblings. The Williams family were very much a part of Gowerton life at the turn of the last century. My Great Grandfather, John Williams, ...see more
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