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Nostalgic memories of Pontypool's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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Displaying Memories 11 - 20 of 21 in total

Sharpies!
A tiny shop working in leather and I think also selling fishing tackle. I just adored walking past the shop as the smell of leather was so pungent and I loved it. I remember Mr. Sharpey fixing my school satchel many times. I can still smell that wonderful shop. I cannot remember the name of the street but it was just up the road from Woolworths and on the opposite side. I also remember the Italian coffee bar just up ...see more
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Added 29 December 2010

George Street
In 1891 my Great grandparents, Willam and Sophie Gunn were running a drapery business at 30 George Street.. They later resided on Osborne road. We visited Pontypool last year to research the family history, the staff in the museum were very helpful and made us feel very welcome. We hope to return soon to visit St Cadocs church
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Added 08 March 2010

Pontypool Roots
My mother was from Pontypool and an uncle and aunt lived at 81 Osborne Road.  My great grandparents lived at 'Coynant' (by the old Griffin Press building) and my grandparents at nearby Gwynfa (now flats). Towards Pontnewynydd (opposite side), is Balmond Terrace, named after my great grandfather, John Balmond.
Pontypool, Osborne Road c1965
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Added 23 November 2009

Memories Of Osbourne Road, Pontypool
My mother was born here in Number 55 Osborne Road. Her surname was Bryant. My grandad was a watchmaker and owned the watchmaker's shop in Osbourne Road. I spent many a holiday as a child in the 1950s. Happy times.
Pontypool, Osborne Road c1965
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Added 01 March 2009

Burdocks Of George Street And Morriss Of Osborn Rd Circa 1901
I came across these old photographs of Pontypool while researching my family history. I am specifically looking for information relating to George Burdock who resided at 19 George Street in 1901 and his wife Hannah Maria Morris residing at Granville Terr on Osborn Rd 1901...this being the year they married at St Cadocs Church Trevethin...is Granville Terr still ...see more
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Added 31 January 2009

Grandpa Ran A Pub In This Street
My Great Grandpa Frederick Harvey was the beerhouse keeper who ran The Swan in George Street. Wish I could find some pictures of the pub (and my Grandpa, Arthur James Harvey, was born in the pub).
Pontypool, George Street c1960
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Added 15 August 2008

Gosh, My Birth Parents' House
My birth parents lived in number 51 Osborne Rd, glad I found a picture of the rd.
Pontypool, Osborne Road c1965
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Added 15 August 2008

Its A Girl!
During the construction of Finefare my dad was general foreman. After 4 sons there was great excitement when he finally got a daughter. A banner was put up on the scaffolding saying, 'Its a Girl!' That baby girl was me, Kathryn Stundon. Finefare is now the vacant Kwiksave store.
Pontypool, George Street c1960
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Added 18 April 2008

Penygarn 1954 1960
My recollection is of my friends and me belonging to Penygarn Tabernacle Chapel for children's religious teachings. Every Sunday afternoon we all traipse across to the little house behind the chapel. There were only two rooms one downstairs for the younger children and one upstairs for the older children, in the cold weather there was always a roaring fire in the old blacken grates. All the services in the ...see more
Pontypool, Clarence Square c1955
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Added 10 January 2008

The Bottleneck
This view of Goerge Street was taken before the "bottleneck" was re-developed. The store in the right in the foreground was demolished and a new Tesco was built there in the early 1960s. The "bottleneck" was not wide enough for 2 vehicles to pass but was always thronged with shoppers on a Saturday when Pontypool was the major shopping centre in the area and had a first class rugby team. Ray Prosser, Malcolm Price ...see more
Pontypool, George Street c1960
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Added 10 February 2007