Merthyr Mawr, Mid Glamorgan

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Merthyr Mawr

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 Merthyr Mawr. 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 Merthyr Mawr, 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 Photos of Merthyr Mawr
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Merthyr Mawr in 1937

Merthyr Mawr in 1955

Old Maps of Merthyr Mawr

Historic Maps of Merthyr Mawr and the local area.

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Map of Merthyr Mawr in 1897

Map of Merthyr Mawr in 1900-1901

Map of Merthyr Mawr in 1922

Map of Merthyr Mawr in 1947

Map of Merthyr Mawr in 1913

Sheet Maps of Merthyr Mawr

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

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Shows Merthyr Mawr in 1809

Shows Merthyr Mawr in 1899

Shows Merthyr Mawr in 1919

Shows Merthyr Mawr in 1809

Books about Merthyr Mawr
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17 photo books on Merthyr Mawr and the surrounding area.

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Memories of Merthyr Mawr
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Walking From Cottage Homes

1965. I grew up in Merthyr Mawr road Cottage Homes for children. The walk to Merthyr Mawr village was always an adventure. We would tickle trout from the estate river and run like mad to avoid the water baillif. The old swing bridge was great fun. We climbed Ogmore castle walls. I fell into the Ogmore river more than once negotiating the stepping stones. Candleston castle was scary, it had a dungeon. ...see more

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Childhood Visits

My family built and lived at Merthyr Mawr. My grandfather was a younger son, so left there when he grew up and married, to another Nicholl. However he managed the estate and when I was a small child we would regularly visit my grandparents, then living at Laleston, and would always spend time at Merthyr Mawr. At that time the hospital that had occupied the ground floor during the war had gone, leaving it ...see more

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