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Nostalgic memories of Goytre's local history

Share your own memories of Goytre 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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Floral Gardens Penperlleni Goytrey
I noticed a memory about Violet Fryer and Herbert Morgan. I often stayed with my grandparents, Artie and Floss Messenger, and they used to know people of that name. Our house was called Floral Gardens. It was their livelihood - selling fruit, vegetables, eggs, milk, wreath-making, flowers,etc. At times they kept pigs, chickens, geese, sheep , cows and bees. There were orchards also. I’d love to ...see more
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Added 18 November 2021

My Childhood Heaven
In the late 1800's my Grandmother's sister, Minnie came from Bristol to work at Goytre House. She was soon followed by another sister Hannah and my grandmother Annie both of whom worked at Maesyberrin, the doctor's house in Goytre village. Both Hannah and Annie married and lived in Goytre until they died. Annie's husband William was the local milkman and the couple moved into Coalbrook Cottage only moving as their ...see more
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Added 05 November 2014

The Good Old Days
I lived in Goytre up until the age of 20/21. It was a community then, everyone knew everyone. We had a big park and a playing field were we all gathered to play football. After that we would go down the river and build a dam or go up the mountain and would be gone all day. The sun was out all through the summer holidays the grass was a light brown burnt by the hot summer days. When I was a bit older we used to go ...see more
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Added 01 February 2014