Ystalyfera, Capitol Buildings c.1955
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Photo of Ystalyfera, Capitol Buildings c.1955

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A Selection of Memories from Ystalyfera

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 Ystalyfera

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Was wondering if anyone remembers the Francis Family in Ystalyfera? My mother was the youngest Carol, and there was Margaret, Jean, Dorethy and Philip. My grandparents were William John and Margaret Phyllis. They lived in Pen-yr-wern, we now live in England but I am interested in learning about their life in Ystalyfera.
I began my life's journey at Ty Gwyn farm in 1951 just before my 2nd birthday. I even remember climbing.the stairs at 1year 10 months. I would walk down Penywern Road to the Wern school. I remember standing on a chair in the infants at 5 years old and singing 'how much is the doggy in the window?', every time I slowed down the teacher would shake a bag of sweets at the rear of the room and I would ...see more
George and his sister Doris came to us in the forties. It was George who told me about this site. We have remained friends ever since and this friendship has most certainly enriched my life. I remember how several of us children used to walk down Penywern Road to go to Wern School. There were no parents to take us or fetch us. Miss Maddocks was the Headmistress. Likewise, we would go to the cinema. ...see more
What wonderful days for me (and my sister ). We were looked after and cared for by the most super Mr.Mrs.Williams of Pen-y-wern Road. They had two children, Barbara & Peter, who I am still in touch with almost every week. I am 79 years of age. The years I spent with these people were full of happiness.