Nostalgic memories of Ynysybwl's local history

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I have in my possession an old family Bible recording the birth of Thomas C.EDWARDS, born Carmarthen 27/10/ 1851, died 24/08/1900, and his wife Esther EDWARDS, born15/03/1847. They married at St. Ishmael's church on 17/03/1874. They both moved to Ynysybwl after their marriage and attended Noddfa chapel. The bible also contains a photograph of a woman. It seems that Thomas Edwards died whilst living in Ynysybwl and was ...see more
hope no-one minds me posting here,im desperatley trying to find a gentleman by the name of GRAHAM WEST...MR WEST would be in his 60,s and was originally thought to be from YNYSYBWL....thankyou for taking the time to read this........Sandrina taylor
I was brought up by my grandparents (Man and Dad) Williams practically from birth. I thought they were my mother and father and we lived at 22 Other Street, with my brothers and sisters who of course were not - they were my aunts and uncles. Granny Fortte lived in the parlour (front room). I started school at three and along with the rest of the family (I remember Freddie) used to walk to school every day. We ...see more
Does anyone know of the whereabouts of any of the Owen family of 33, Heol-Y-Plwyf? (Cowboy's kids.) Belinda, Brenda, Rosemary, Nannete, Wendy and Myrna?
Highlight of visiting grandparens every summer was the frequent visit to Cresci's Cafe to buy a quarter of sweets in paper cones and a cornet of the best icecream every made!! Usually served by Mary Cresci but I can still remember Mother Cresci as well, also Tommy, who was a contemporary of my mother, Beth Jones, Twyncelyn. What a shame it closed down - it was Ynysybwl to me. Same story all over the valleys. They held the community together - with the pit. Jennifer Stamp (nee James)