John Price working memories:

John Price working memories:

First Day at work Last day at work. Introduction: Welcome to the memories of John Price. John is 86 years old and has lived in the village all his life. He now lives at No. 2 Glanant Place which is next door to the old Police Station. His memories cover his early...

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The Memories of Mrs Mary Ann Aubrey:

The Memories of Mrs Mary Ann Aubrey:

Introduction by Rhodri Evans, (Mary Ann's grandson): The following article was written by my grandmother Mary Ann Aubrey (my mother's mother) in 1968 when she was 83 years old and covers the period from her birth in 1884 to the time she left to work as a chambermaid...

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The Memories of Mr. Peter Ricketts MBE:

The Memories of Mr. Peter Ricketts MBE:

PETER RICKETTS  MBE -  REMINISCENCES of YOUTH & CANAL RESTORATION.  Family: The Ricketts’ family life in Cwmgwrach was of short duration, only 30 years in the history of the village.   I am Peter Ricketts born in Church Crescent, Blaengwrach in January 1933...

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