Nostalgic memories of Merthyr Vale's local history

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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.

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My grandmother was Evelyn Foster, nee Morris, and her 2 brothers were Tom and Charles. My grandmother moved to England but her brothers stayed in Wales and both lived in Merthyr Vale; Tom in Crescent St and Charles in Taff Street. Charles died in the 60's and as children we often used to go and stay with his widow, my great aunt Phyllis. I'd love to hear from anyone who knew them and who could give me some pointers in tracing my grandmother's family tree. Many thanks.
I am trying to create the memories that I don't have of my mother Ethel Lewis who was born in 1924 and lived at 58 Mount Pleasant, Merthyr Vale.  I know she attended the primary school which is a couple of minutes' walk away. If anyone has any information or memories of this era I would be really interested.