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Maesteg, Commercial Street c.1955
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Iron was the main industry in Maesteg for 50 years, but by 1887 the last furnace had closed. Demand for steam coal caused collieries to be developed, and over a million tons of coal were mined annually. However, working people today pursue their jobs in modern industrial estates, or commute to adjoining towns. Previously known as 'Bowrington Street' after Dr John Bowring, Commercial Street is still home to the Sawyers Arms.

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A Selection of Memories from Maesteg

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 Maesteg

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Tentando Superabimus….
Not a memory but a question: does anybody have a photo of the Maesteg grammar/technical school badge for the 1960s, with some Moto Tentando Superabimus? nickdavies007@aol.com
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Added 03 December 2021

Maesteg
I lived in West st, Maesteg, until 1959, when I moved to South Shields.
Maesteg, Talbot Street c1955
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Added 29 May 2020

Maesteg
I was interested to see the photgraph of Maesteg,with the shop Leila Daniel Leila and i married in Vancouver in 1978,and i think that's her Father standing in the shop door way,although i never met him. . Regards, Alan Robertson.
Maesteg, Talbot Street c1955
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Tales Of A Wandering Vocal/Sharpshooter
I so remember the 7777 club & the owner Clem Williams ....Clem would book my show several times through the year & I considered him a friend I used to love the rides in his old Rolls Royce ...I often wondered what happened to the club & Clem ...I moved up North and then lived abroad a few years later & lost touch. Steve Eagles
Maesteg, 7777 Country Club c1965
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