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Abergynolwyn, The Dysynni Valley 1895
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This former slate-mining village lies below Cadair Idris, cupped in the Dysynni valley between Tal-y-Llyn and Tywyn. It was served by the narrow gauge Tal-y-Llyn railway, the first of the slate railways of North Wales to be preserved. The railway runs inland from Tywyn on the Cardigan Bay coast. This evocative view shows the valley downstream of Abergynolwyn. The river can be seen at the bottom of the steep slope on the left. The house opposite is Nant Myniawyd.

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A Selection of Memories from Abergynolwyn

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 Abergynolwyn

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Hugh Williams From Abergynolwyn.
Born & raised in Abergynolwyn. 1953 onwards, at No. 9 ‘Council Houses’, cousins Hazel & Stella ( Hazel still lives in the village . Renamed ‘Maes - y- Meillion’ by the Council !!!!
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Added 06 March 2019

Fond Memories Of The Pub.
I was stationed in Morfa Camp in Towyn between Jan 66 and Dec 68. We were more or less regulars at the pub, especially on Saturdays in the winter. The landlord at that time was an Englishman named Len or Les. He was an authority on the history of the British Army. My fondest memory is of winter evenings sitting by the log fire and listening to the 'choir' that regularly entertained. They were led by ...see more
Abergynolwyn, the Railway Inn c1968
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My First School
My dad was from yr Aber. We lived in Pandy Square until my dad died in Feb 1952, he was the fireman on the little train from Towyn to Abergynolwyn, he was also, I believe, a local football referee. He was an ex soldier in the Royal Welch Fusiliers, I was five years old when he died, I really don't know what effect his death had on my future life. I have vague recollections of school. My Nain live in the Aber ...see more
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Added 19 April 2011

An 18 Year Old Spanish Girl
I came to Abergynolwyn in 1962 to work at Tyny-Cornel Hotel with my brother Luis, we were very happy to work for Mr & Mrs Hunter. I'm 66 years old and I remember many times the town and my first love Gwylem Mumford, I think he became a doctor. I hope so because he was a very clever boy. Also I remember Olwen Davies, she was a chef at Tyny-Cornel. I would like to know about her. Love to all Abergynolwyn!
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Added 14 August 2010

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