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Rhymney, Carno Bridge c.1955
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In its earliest days the Carno ford was used for the conveyance, by mule and pack horse, of iron ore to the Dowlais Iron Works from the Ras Bryn iron mines. At 1093 feet above sea level, this area was one of the earliest industrial communities in Rhymney, although it is hard to imagine that now.

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Memories of Rhymney, Carno Bridge c1955

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. These memories are of Rhymney, Carno Bridge c.1955

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My mother and her brother were born at Gypsy Castle. The family had lived there for many years and we have photos of haymaking in the 1930s etc. There were several houses standing at the time, in a group (5?). Only 2 remain, I believe. My g-grandfather Rees kept a smallholding as well as working at the colliery. My grandfather kept hens as well as working at the colliery as an electrician, ...see more
I used to live in Carno Street, and actually watched the bridge being taken down.  Made the corner to the Barracks level safer I suppose!!! Another bit of history pulled down.  Ann