Bridgend, Ogmore Castle 1898
Photo ref:
41217
Photo ref:
41217
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Here was built one of the earliest stone keeps in Wales, a rectangular affair of two storeys, later raised to three. As our picture shows, the ivy-clad ruins were still standing over 40 ft high in 1898.
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A Selection of Memories from Bridgend
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 Bridgend
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My mum owned Fords Fruit and Greengrocers in Nolton Street and my dad owned Bridgend Driving School. I’d love to hear from anyone who knew my parents.
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I was born in the above hospital in 1943.Does anyone have any photos or memories of the place?
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I attended Bridgend Technical College from 1961 to 1966 studying electrical installation. I was an apprentice for English Electric Company which had a branch office at St David's House, Wood Street, Cardiff. I worked on high voltage installations ( transformers, drive mills, switchgear). I worked at Aberthaw Power Station, The Steel Company of Wales in Port Talbot, Pyle Substation, just to name a few. ...see more
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I was a patient at Penyfai back in 1973 and I was only twelve years of age. I regularly went over to Glanrhyd as that is where the social centre was, and would sometimes take the back exit towards Penycae up past the bends by the railway line.
I have done a book on my childhood experiences of abuse and trauma which led to me being sectioned at the age of twelve. It is available ...see more
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