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Tywyn, Tal Y Llyn Railway c.1960
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The resurrection of the narrow gauge railways in Wales has been one of the success stories of the tourist industry, and has rewarded the determination of the army of enthusiasts that operate them. The Tal-y-Llyn railway was used originally between 1866 and 1946 to haul slate from the Bryn Eglwys quarry at Nant Gwernol down to Tywyn Wharf station. Only four years after its closure enthusiasts had it running again, this time carrying passengers only.

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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 Tywyn

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Summer Holidays
I was born in 1957 and my Mums family came from Llanegryn. WE always used to visit Twyn for our holidays and stay in a guest house in Llanegryn. My memories of Twyn are all happy- I cant remember if it rained or shone but that really doesnt seem to matter ! I loved going on the little train- a holiday wouldnt be complete without it! I loved swimming in the sea and didnt feel the cold. I remember my Mum buying me a ...see more
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My Love For Wales
I love Tywym (Towyn). I worked at Tynycornel Hotel in 1962 until 1964 and I remember doing my shopping in Towyn, and finishing with a lovely cup of tea or a milkshake at the milk bar in the High Street. My dream is to go and walk its places before I finish. Love to everybody in my Towyn.
Tywyn, High Street c1965
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Growing Up At Bronprys Farm
I grew up at Bronprys Farm from 1957. Mum, Mrs Joan Jones (nee Bates), had been a State Registered Nurse at The London Hospital and come to Towyn during the war, met my Dad, Charlie Jones, and became a farmer's wife. She was persuaded to start a B&B business by family friend, "Auntie Enid" (Miss Richards, No.3 Marconi Bungalows). The hours were long but being such a people person mum got a lot out of ...see more
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Rain Or Shine Tywyn Is Fine
I was born in Brynhielog TYWYN, in January 1944. My Mother had taken my brother to her sisters house as it was war time. My dad was a a London Bobby based in Commercial Street Spitlefields. After the war we made the trip back to Tywyn Christmas,Easter and for two weeks in the Summer.We used to catch the Cambrian Coast Express from Paddington, a through train (not like today) The only one who ever had a ...see more
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