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Nostalgic memories of Brynithel's local history

Share your own memories of Brynithel and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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Nostalgia
I was born in Six Bells in 1940. My aunt lived in Brynithel, her name was Olive Gummer, mother of Colin and Malcolm. My grandparents lived in Alexandra Rd. I left Wales in 1949. I still have relatives there but have lost touch would love to find them. Family name was Gwilliam .
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Added 01 October 2013

Growing Up
I grew up in Richmond Terrance, Six Bells, spending my childhhod there. I have nothing but happy memories. My nan and grandad used to take me up the mountains where we spent many good days by the stream and the park. There used to be a great toy shop up the road from Nan's. She was a very special person. If anyone could remember her it would be great. She did a lot of work for the Salvation Army, her name was Ethel Islip and we lived in the end house by the lane.
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Added 23 February 2011

Bynithel
I was born in Llanhilleth during 1944, but the last time I visited the place of my birth was during 1979 when my mother and I stayed with my Auntie Ethel who lived on the Hafodorthan estate. On one occasion I looked out of her front living room window across the valley for forty-five minutes. Auntie Ethel could not understand this and remarked that there was nothing to see. I had to remind her that I had lived in London ...see more
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Added 14 August 2008