The Veanallt 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...
Many of us will not remember the Blind Cobbler Mr. Evan Hughes who plied his trade from the "old" Dunraven public house which is now part of Cwmgwrach Rugby Club. There are not many people who can turn around a life changing war injury and make a success of a new...
Introduction: The Pit head baths' were built in 1939 and were demolished in 19986, and therefore was in use by the miners and sometimes the people of the village for a total of 47 years. In this time many memories of the bath's were made, the older generation can...