Brynamman, General View c.1950
Photo ref: B471007
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Photo ref: B471007
Photo of Brynamman, General View c.1950

A Selection of Memories from Brynamman

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 Brynamman

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I was sent frtom Leeds to Lower Bynamman in 1970 to work building up a huge 2400 Marion excavator for Sir Lindsey Parkinson at the GCG (Tyor Gwaith?) opencast coal site. I lodged at the Bryannam Hotel with Dez and Dylis. I soon made lots of friends in Bryamman, Gwn Gosto, (foreman fitter), Panto and Darrell Chips (from Abercrave), Clive Trotman, (welder), Mel (welder) and all his friends at the ...see more
This is where the Jones family is buried, Grandad,Grandma and aunts.
This used to be owned by my grandfather.
I used to spend my summer holidays in Brynamman and used to go with my two cousins swimming here. In 1955 I was 13 years old. I remember, even though the day might be very warm, the water was always cold.