Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Hirwaun. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Hirwaun, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Maps of Hirwaun

Historic Maps of Hirwaun and the local area.

Sheet Maps of Hirwaun

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Hirwaun and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

i started work on September 15th 1965 as an oiler and greaser in Hirwaun / Hirwaun Pond, although the station was closed i knew the stationmaster Jack Boulton, he was a great character, happy days! i went on to work in Cardiff and Swansea areas as bases, but later covered the whole country in a different role but still railway based.
The very first name belongs to my great grandfather, John Ashley. Died 27/02/1917 serving his country and is buried Salonika Memorial Cemetry. Formerly married to Edith Ashley, 3 Cottage Lodge, Penderyn Road, Hirwaun.