Aberystwyth, Rheidol Valley Railway 1903
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This 12-mile-long railway was constructed along the south side of the Rheidol in 1901 to transport lead ore from the mines to the harbour, but it became a very popular tourist attraction for those wishing to visit the Devil's Bridge and waterfalls where the line terminated. This view shows a cutting and embankment that is typical of this steep valley-side line.
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As a student at Aber 1944-48 I used the Bing Kee (spelling as I remember it) laundry when I could afford it. Bing Kee and his wife seemed to be very old but there were two daughters (or possibly grand-daughters) of my generation. One was particularly attractive, but they were rarely on duty in the shop and when they were made obvious their low opinion of students. The laundry work was ...see more
As a student at Aber 1944-48 I used the Bing Kee (spelling as I remember it) laundry when I could afford it. Bing Kee and his wife seemed to be very old but there were two daughters (or possibly grand-daughters) of my generation. One was particularly attractive, but they were rarely on duty in the shop and when they were made obvious their low opinion of students. The laundry work was ...see more
Does anyone remember Binky's Chinese laundry in South Road? I remember watching them washing the sheets by the geulan (spelling?) just by the river at the back of the shop.
Not much traffic.
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