Llangynwyd, Cefn Ydfa, Ann Thomas's Memorial 1937

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My name is Nigel Redding and I was sent to Llangynwyd about 1942/43? as an evacuee. I was aged about 3 or 4 years old and accompanied by my older brother Alan who was 5 years older. (Both born in Rogerstone , Monmouthshire). My first memory of Llangynwyd was staying with a Mrs. Murphy in what I think would have been a council house on the left side of the main road from Bridgend. She had a daughter ...see more

I used to live as a child in LLangynwyd in Heol Cadrawd next door but one to the school house my maiden name was John. I realise now what a wondeful childhood I had and so much freedom. I rember Mr Morris as headmaster, Miss Brook who became Mrs Evans ,Miss James, Miss Davis, Miss Keen. Unfortunately I can t remember the name of the teacher in the "top Class". I would love to hear from anyone that rembers me or ...see more

Just off the main road was Jones Shop - I remember as we went there to get free sweets if we played the violin. All I could do was Tinkle Little Star. There was a clothes shop on the main road, a butchers, hairdressers, and post ofice - all from terraced housing. I remember Mr Morris, the first headteacher, and then Mr Phillips, then Mr Davies. I was scared of Mrs Lloyd!