Ystrad Mynach memories
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The Pier And The Pictures
Who can remember going to the Saturday morning pictures? We would see films like 'Annie Get your Gun' and 'An American in Paris' , followed by the wonderful 'Captain Marvel' etc. My friends and I would often act out bits from the movies, singing and dancing on the pier head, which gave us a wonderfully natural stage on which to perform. What a strange piece of architecture it is. I'm glad that it's still there. If you see someone taking photos of that and other pieces of Ystrad it might be me! Ann (nee Webb)
Born & Bred
Having lived my entire life in Ystrad, and still a happy resident, I remember the village being a REAL village. Mum shopped in the C0-0p, whilst staff entertained her inquisitive children. Does anyone remember that amazing conveyor at the back of the store! Shopping was a social activity with Mum spending more time chatting, catching up with the gossip than actually shopping. We would amuse ourselves around thier feet with the promise of sausage and chips in John,s Caff keeping us in place. Eating out was a rare treat and the cafe's in Ystrad being very special places used as reward systems for good behaviour. I know times change but I believe Supermarkets have altered the valley culture, with nipping down to T....o replacing the leisurely stroll and social activity that used to be grocery shopping. Back then I knew every shop owner, and nothing was too much trouble, I cant imagine modern shops spending 15 minutes searching out the much needed 10p screw, as... Read more
Many Memories
My grandparents lived in one of the houses at the station, I have some older photos than shown on your site. My grandfather worked for the railway and I have lots of fabulous memeories of the area since the 1960s to 1985 or thereabouts. One of my brothers was schooled in Ystrad. I loved going back there. I stayed with my own family in a farm near Ystrad many years ago, and had a lovely time. I still cherish the visits back, even now.
Carole Murphy, nee Harris
Birthplace
I was born in Ystrad Mynach in 1931. I remember: the soccer field, watching Dai the goalie, the abattoir, Blackriver, cinema, arcade, Bottom Ystrad, the junior school, pre-war days. We were adventurous, often playing up on the rocks and in the pine plantation. My grandparents lived in Hill Street nd Bryn Mynach. Sadly we left Ystrad in 1939 to live 4 miles away at Pengam, but still walked there every Sunday to see my grandparents, a total of approximately 8 miles, weather permitting. Walking was a safe pleasure then.
PICNICS IN THE PARK
MY MEMORIIES OF YSTRAD PARK AS A CHILD ' MY MOTHER AND HER FRIENDS WOULD GATHER ALL US CHILDREN AND WALK TO THE PARK WHERE WE WOULD HAVE A PICNIC AND PLAY ALL DAY MOST PEOPLE GOING BACK TO 1958 WILL REMEMBER THE SWIMMING POOL THAT NOW SADLY IS FILLED IN AND SHRUBS PLANTED . WE WERE EASILY PLEASED AND HAPPY TO PLAY . CHILDREN HOWEVER ARE NOT AS WE WERE AS THEY ARE MOSTLY TODAY ONLY HAPPY WHEN THEY VANDILISE I MYSELF AM HAPPY TO SAY MY CHILDHOOD WAS THE BEST YSTRAD PARK AS NOT CHANGED TO MUCH ONLY THE OLD TENNIS HUT AS GONE MY MEMORY OF YSTRAD MYNACH .
Memories of Mid Glamorgan
My First Look
The first time my father took me under the Hengoed viaduct I remember looking up and said to my dad that one day I would like to walk across it and wondered how long it would take us. When I got a bit older and a bit more interested in the viaduct, me and a mate got over the fence on the Hengoed station side and made the trip to the other side. Once half way across we stopped to take in the incredible views. I'll never forget that day - it felt like we were on top of the world looking down at the valleys. I spent my childhood growing up in Cefn Hengoed and in the shadow of this wonderful monument. I hope that it remains well preserved so that future generations can enjoy it the way that I did.
LIVING IN 5 Hawthorn Ave HENGOED
I lived in number 5 Hawthorn Ave from 1957 with my brother and 2 sisters, my name then was ENID PUGH. We moved to Myrtle Grove after many years. I went to Hengoed primary school then Bargod Grammar School. I remember going dancing to the boys' club in Ystrad Mynach. I left Hengoed to go nursing. I now live in Australia with my family. I am returning to Hengoed in June this year to visit after 40 years!!
My Favourite Place (God's Country)! Ystrad Mynach & Hengoed.
My most vivid memory of Hengoed Viaduct was when I travelled by train over the viaduct (Hengoed High Level) to Stoke on Trent in the summer of 1961. The whole family went and we stayed at my father's step-brother's home in Burton on Trent. That viaduct crossing on the train was absolutely breath taking when you looked down the valley and beyond. I have since ridden across there on my mountain bike and do so every so often travelling up to Hengoed from my home in Barry Island with the bike crammed into the back of my car. It is a pleasant ride, I normally ride through Parc Penallta along the cycle track (Pontypool to Aberdare former railway) to Trelewis and back, stopping on the viaduct to admire the breath taking views and drink some much needed water. I have lived on Barry Island for 24 years and formerly Barry since 1977/78 which was when I left Ystrad Mynach. Living away from Ystrad Mynach however has some plus points but my... Read more
Back Here After 50 Years!!
I lived in Bryn Glas for ten years after passing the 11+ to go to Lewis School for girls. Memories - I have lots, and it is lovely to come back home. Sitting on the Graig counting the cars (and there weren't many), travelling up Tredomen hill towards Nelson. Really enjoyed the Boys Club on a Thursday night -sixpence to get in. I can remember driving in my father's car under the viaduct towards Maesycwmmer . All these memories around the 1950s. My surname was Roberts at this time. I am back living in the outskirts of Ystrad Mynach now.
My Great Grandmother
It's not a memory of mine but, she was my great grandmother and I am not sure of her first name although I know her surname was Powell. She was a mother to grandad, who's life so tragically ended, she died in a fire, a caravan fire, in Hengoed. I would like to know about her, and would like even to know her name and where she is buried.
I believe that everyone should be remembered and I think that I am the only one who wants to remember.
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