The Venallt colliery screens Introduction: I like to thank David for taken the time in writing down his working memories and for naming the people who worked at the colliery over the years. David worked at the Venallt Colliery for 24 years and believes he is the last...
Cast your mind back to the mid 70’s (I think) if you frequented the Dunraven Arms, then you may have seen some unusual sites on a Friday night. I’m talking about the “Dummy Club” that run for about two years. What is a Dummy Club you may ask, it was a long time ago’...
Introduction: This is a video of the History of the Cwmgwrach and Aberpergwm pit head bath's in pictures. Both bath's were built in 1939 and were demolished, on the closure of the pits, in 1986. YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I6u4-xpNdk Resources and...