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- Hillcrest House in Abertillery -- Bill Williams, 15:36:50 01/16/07 Tue
I believe I posted a message 1-2 years ago regarding a House in Abertillery named Hill Crest. But can not find the e-mail. I have just come in to a picture of the house in about 1920's. My Prosser family lived in the home. Is the house still standing? I would love a photo of what it looks like now. I will e-mail photo to anyone who wants to see it.
Thank you,
Bill Williams
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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- Six Bells -- Marion Lambert, 13:51:27 09/23/07 Sun
Re the origin of the name Six Bells.This old pit village grew up around the Six Bells pub and was named after it, as were several other places, e.g Cross Keys and Holly Bush. See Roy Palmer's "The Folklore of (old) Monmouthshire" published by Logaston Press 1998.
Incidentally, the old railway signal box near Six Bells Halt had the name Cwmnantygroes which was easily seen from Griffin Street, Six Bells.
I used to live in Arrail Street and when we ordered groceries from Mrs. Blacker's greengrocer's shop in Six Bells during the War (WW2),she used to mark it for Mrs. Jenkins "down The Fields" - obviously a memory from before the pits were sunk.
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- tracing family -- mary bing nee holland, 12:49:09 02/19/09 Thu
im trying to find out about my grandparents dia @ tamer holland.Iknow my granddad came from six bells,and that my grndmother came from abitterlary.They left wales and moved to kent,before the second world war. thank you mary
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- tracing family members -- frank smith (hopeful), 16:37:46 03/08/07 Thu
my father albert (known as ernest) smith was born in abertillery on 6-1-01. the family moved back to bristol but his brother william stayed and raised a family. they lived at lancaster st six bells. i wish to contact any of my surviving cousins or their children. my name is frank smith. my cousins names were william, denis, bronwyn, jessie (married harry hodges), hazel, yearsley, colin, and lorna. my cousins in bristol are janet, graham, adrian, etc all children of the youngest brother george smith.
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- The name of SIX BELLS -- Paul Starling, 12:10:41 02/06/09 Fri
Does anyone know how SIX BELLS got its name. I've read different versions but what I am looking for is the cast-iron reason why this community got its name (with a reference to the historical reasons behind the name, so I can read more about it).
Thanks a lot.
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- Benny Holland -- John Griffin, 16:43:50 12/20/08 Sat
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Benny Holland who lived at number 4 Upper Levels Abertillery,these were a row of old houses that were on the mountainside road behind Adam St and Clarence St,they were on the same road as the old Fever Hospital only higher up,all I believe has now been demolished.Perhaps there are some relatives of his who could help me? I am the contact for an old Army friend of Benny's who is trying to locate him if possible,he would be about 76 yrs old now I believe
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- Paradise club -- David dix, 00:11:05 11/23/08 Sun
To help to settle a family discussion can anyone tell me where the Paradise Club is, or used to be.
What sort of club was it?
Thank you
david dix
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- Looking for any information on my late great uncle -- Rosemary Kilpatrick-brown, 02:48:58 10/27/08 Mon
I hope there is some one who may remember an Ernest Gilbert Barnett,s history he was a Councillor or mayor in Cwmtillery/Abertillery 1930-70? one man I have spoken person did remember him as a very small child but could not tell me more. I am hopefull that I may be able to get a little history or even a photo.
He was born in 1895 and was married to an Elsie Bennet. He worked in the mines, and was originaly from Somerset.
I am researching my family and would love some help.
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- looking for son of -- audrey edwards aged about 80 (getting to know you), 00:01:27 09/06/08 Sat
looking for son of audrey edwards you must be about 50 or so. I am the daughter of alec davis please contact.
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- Looking for ancestors Gladys May Phillips born 22/7/1910 moved to Slough and married William (Bill Adley) -- Gladys May Adley, 09:20:00 10/21/07 Sun
Gladys May Phillips born 22/7/1910 moved to Slough and married William (Bill Adley)
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- A Mystery -- Catweazle, 10:14:22 12/28/05 Wed
Hello Abertilleri and hope you had a very Merry Christmas, and an even better new year.I wonder if any of your patrons can solve a mystery(to me anyway)for me. I recently downloaded the free version of google earth(hours of fun here looking at your districts, although the images are at least three or four years old).Scanning some of the mountains around Abertilleri, i came across some strange earthworks or excavations, they were on top of the mountain between Aber and the end of the new cwm bypass.Anything been going on up there in the last few years?.They look Archaeological to me, but they could be the remains of old buildings i suppose.Anyway, thanks for any help in advance, and download google earth, great fun, especially when you use the angle viewer over the valleys, it's like a three D image. Cheers.
Cat
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- JACKIE! re: Milkins -- Jonnie, 10:44:37 06/22/08 Sun
Hi Jackie, I've been researching the Milkins family for a friend of mine. I'd love to hear from you, and hopefully share some info. Best wishes, Jonnie
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- hi does anyone remember billy hancock -- rob hulme, 01:42:56 03/18/08 Tue
if anyone can tell me if they no his new email address he went to canada many years ago used to email him but his emails come back as unknown he has a sister lyn who lives in abertillery just to no he,s ok as he was not very well last time he changed his email addy got it off eccles thats his nickname he worked in cwmtillery pit and grew up in alma street
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- Re: Information on the Walbyoff family of Brynmawr -- anthony walbyoff, 18:08:50 10/17/06 Tue
I live in Pontycymmer. My father was William John Walbyoff from Brynmawr. He was from a family of seven boys and one girl. My grandparents lived in the thatched cottage in Clydach Street. I would love any information of the family.
Thanks
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- wetherspoons -- john, 17:00:37 09/14/07 Fri
Does anyone know what is happening with the pound shop now? It was supposed to be closing a few month back for the new Wetherspoons, but nothing seems to be happening.
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- Genealogy Help ... Again! -- Charmaine, 09:41:12 02/25/06 Sat
As some readers may recall, for several years now I have been trying to piece together my family tree. The surnames Price, Jones, Cecil and Summers being my focal searching points.
I shan't bore everyone with the confusions enroute, suffice perhaps to say that more unusual names would have been appreciated!
My latest dilemma is that the only marriage I(and other kind people) can find between a John Price and Adeline Jones (my paternal Grandparents) is one that took place after their earlier children were born. However (and I admit, to my suprise)I am told that this was not unusual. With that in mind I ordered the said Marriage Certificate, which arrived this morning, but I remain 'unconvinced'that this is actually the John and Adeline I'm seeking.
Therefore am putting the details on here and the Brynmawr site in case any names are of interest to or 'ring bells' for anyone else.
The details on the Certificate are:
Date: Twenty Ninth October 1894.
John Price, aged 30 years, Bachelor. Blacksmith.
Staffordshire Row, Abertillery.
Father, William Price. Profession: Sawyer.
Adeline Jones, aged 23 years, Spinster.
Blaina Gwent.
Father, Edward Jones. Coal Miner.
In presence of:
Margaret Smedley. John Richard Lewis. Mary-Jane and Fred Henry.
Given ages are out by, John 2yrs and Adeline 4yrs.
John being listed as a Bachelor, as opposed to Widower/Divorcee does not tally with all I've heard and read.
The Blacksmith bit is perhaps the only certainty and the name Mary-Jane's starting to haunt me! (Was name of John's child with first wife Maria. I'm told Mary-Jane married a Mr Wheeler).
Again, I thank those who've helped me for all their support.
With many thanks for your time,
Charmaine.
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- ost friend -- stephen greatrex, 12:19:25 06/11/06 Sun
can anyone help me find an old friend lisa williams.last known to be living in cwmtillery.any help is gratefully apreciated.
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- ABERTILLERY PIRANHAS -- david dix, 23:36:31 03/28/06 Tue
Someone has been requesting info about The Piranhas Swimming Club. They are all fine except that Jackie no longer coaches.
I believe that they are very successful at gala level and the only reason that the website is no longer flourishing is that the people who did it no longer provide that service.
David dix
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- LLandow air Disaster -- David dix, 22:52:29 09/01/07 Sat
Does anyone have the passenger list for the plane that came down inMarch 1950 killing so many well known tillerians.?
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- Nice to be up to date! -- Mark, 20:50:55 01/30/06 Mon
I was reading the information boards in Church St today on local information etc. It was nice to find out that there was a carol concert or something similar back in December that was it. Who keeps these up to date? Why aren't they being used to promote local activity?
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- Harrhy family, British Constitution Inn -- Deborah Conner, 15:40:06 10/22/06 Sun
When I was growing up I heard discussions about the Harrhy family owning an inn in South Wales. A distant relative has told me the Harrhy's owned an inn in Talywain called the British Constitution Inn. I have not been able to find out any information about this inn or the family that is supposed to have owned and operated it for many years. I would be happy to hear from anyone that has information, photographs, etc. about this inn and the people that ran this inn for more than 200 years. Thank you.
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- Walbeoff -- G Hale, 08:21:15 07/31/07 Tue
My grt grt grt grandmother was Mary Walbeoff daughter of lewis Walbeoff of Llanelly. Where do i find info on this family?
She married into the meredith family descendents of owain Glyndwr.
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- "Thomas Strong, deceased" -- xforshey-gen@yahoo.com, 02:56:55 08/18/07 Sat
1856, Nantyglo: George Strong of Blaina m. Sarah Broom Stratton, his father was "Thomas Strong, deceased". 1863, Blaina: Mary Ann Strong of Blaina m. George Latcham, her father was "Thomas Strong, deceased". I cannot find Thomas Stong and family in any census. Thanks for any info...
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- Blaenau Gwent Infants School (Crown) -- Terry Gravenor (Class Photograph), 23:29:12 08/03/07 Fri
Dear past student,
There are many of us that attended this great learning establishment during the latter years of the fifties. There are just a few, I believe that own a copy of the class photograph that included Jeanette Powell (my then girlfriend) sorry Jean, Stephen Baghurst (a formative years companion) and others such as Geoff Hill, Patricia Small, Heather Lewis.....sorry age/memory issues setting in now!
Point-can I please buy a copy of this photograph so that my grandchildren can laugh at it?
kind regards and wishes
Terry
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- Abertillery Grammar School -- Phil, 02:11:37 11/28/05 Mon
Does anyone have a copy of the school photo taken in it's last 2 years (71/72 ??). They used to line us up in the school yard with a revolving camera that shot the whole school. I'm surprised there are no county school pictures on the website at all - I get an error when I hit the link under past images
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- wind or whim berries? -- Jane, 15:35:55 11/06/05 Sun
Please settle an argument between my grandparents (both Abertilerry born now living in Australia)
The wild fruit that grows on the mountainsides of the valley ..is it called Windberry or Whimberry ... and please can you tell me why they are called whatever and what exactly they are?
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- Re: They are called Whimberries and are little purple berries which make a very nice tart. (NT) -- Carolyn, 15:39:07 11/06/05 Sun
- Whinberrys are closely related to Blueberry's, and known by different names depending on where you live. Some of these are, Bilberry, Blaeberry, Whortleberry, Myrtle Blueberry. In my opinion a Whinberry Tart is heaven on earth, but not had any for a long time!! I wonder if people in Aber still go Whinberry picking. In my d+ay whenever I went, there would more often than not, be several others somewhere on the mountain olso picking. (NT) -- Ray Dix, 22:36:49 11/06/05 Sun
- Re: wind or whim berries? -- cherie, 21:08:12 08/30/06 Wed
- Re: wind or whim berries? -- john,blackwood gwent, 02:05:08 05/06/07 Sun
- The Hot Rods -- Paul, 17:28:52 10/30/05 Sun
I've seen quite a few mentions now for Mike Love and the Hot Rods, who are they are what do they do? I've lived around here most of my life but I am not familiar with them can anyone shed any lights on this for me, please? Paul.
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- Proposed Development At Tirpentwys Cut, Pantygasseg -- Kathryn Fowler, 16:24:03 06/28/06 Wed
A planning application has been submitted to Torfaen County Borough Council by Peakman Ltd. They want to sell aggregate from the Torfaen end of the "canyon" at Pantygasseg. The rock will be processed by 3 giant crushing machines and will work from 7am to 7pm Mon to Fri and 7am to 1pm on Saturdays. 100 lorries per day will leave the site and travel across Mynydd Llanhilleth to near Pantygasseg old school where a new road will be built to join the Hafodyrynys Rd. The work will take at least 20 years to complete and will only create 12 jobs. If the scheme is successful Peakman Ltd will apply to do further work at the Blaenau Gwent end of the site. The area is a wildlife haven and Gwent Wildlife Trust say the canyon is a potential nesting site for peregrines. The work would devastate the area causing light pollution, water pollution and air pollution. Please send letters of objection asap to Neil Boardman, Planning Officer, Torfaen County Borough Council, County Hall, Cwmbran, NP44 2WN, email neil.boardman@torfaen.gov.uk quoting reference 03/P/09336
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- Re: Information on the Walbyoff family of Brynmawr -- ken walbyoff, 21:45:33 06/07/07 Thu
Elise. I don't know how far back your research has gone and how much you have found out, but, the family came over with William the conqueror 1066 etc and Sir john walbieffe married GWLADS THE DAUGHTER OF THE kING OF THE ISLE OF MAN.
See ENGLISH GENEALOGY by ANTHONY WAGNER - the history of Brecknockshire.The family crypt is in LLANHAMLACH CHURCH near Brecon.
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- wilf -- hannah, 17:13:51 05/23/07 Wed
hi i'm hannah walbyoff the granddaughter of wilf well just thought i'd say because his name popped up a few times i'm just trying to get some info on the familly
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- cadburys lucky numbers -- john, 15:38:53 12/28/05 Wed
Can anyone remember [cadburys lucky numbers] chocolates from the early 1960s? I think they were a forerunner of cadburys roses, each chocolate had a number on the wrapper which indicated what it was i.e number 7 was a walnut whirl number 2 a coffee cream etc.no one in my family can remember them even though they are older than me.
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- tracing my relatives -- frank smith (hopeful), 11:30:20 03/10/07 Sat
further to my message asking for information regarding the decendants of william smith i forgot to mention his wife daisy.
my address is 5 wren drive, stapleton, bristol bs16 1jg.
tel.no. 0117 9656729
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- Old School Friends -- Chris Hooker (Me again, Chris), 22:31:30 11/12/06 Sun
Itīs me again, just remembered a few names of my old School Friends, they are: Janice Winney, Julie Watkins, Gillian Price and Malcolm Jones. These names of course are what they were at school, donīt know about now.
Please respond if possible, would love to hear from you.
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- cheap delivery -- cheap delivery (Mexico), 14:04:36 02/23/07 Fri
I just don't have anything to say these days. I've just been letting everything happen without me recently. It's not important. I feel like a bunch of nothing, but that's how it is. I've basically been doing nothing worth mentioning. My life's been generally dull recently.
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- The Huts nr Aberbeeg, Llanhileth -- Josephine, 18:54:40 01/30/06 Mon
Please can anyone give me informaion about The Huts, Aberbeeg. I have records of a gandfather and his family living there in 1891, and would like to know where these were situated and what type of accommodation they would have been.
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- John Smith, Cwmtillery and Abertillery -- G.Quinby, 20:23:02 10/30/06 Mon
Hello. Does anyone still living in the Abertillery area have my grandfather in their family 'tree'?
John Smith, born Old Row, Cwmtillery, 1871.
He spent his final years with his daughter, Maria Coles, in Alma Street, Abertillery and died there in 1942. He had a number of half-brothers and sisters called Partridge - one was Joseph Partridge who kept a local shop. He also had a number of Smith half-brothers and sisters - one, Arthur Emanuel Smith, kept a shop in Blackwood. I would like to learn more about my grandfather's early life after his mother died. I believe he spent some years in America. If anyone has any information then I will be very pleased to hear from them.
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- Hillcrest in Abertillery -- Bill Williams, 21:02:37 11/24/05 Thu
My family (Walter Prosser) lived in a house called Hillcrest in early 1900's. Does anyone know of this house. I am told it was quite large. I am not sure where exactly it was located. I am planning a trip next year and would love to see it , if it is still standing.
Bill Williams
Peterborough, Canada
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- Duffryn Row -- Brian, 09:52:47 01/03/06 Tue
In the 1901 census of Abertillery some of my family were living in No.1 Duffryn Row Aber. is that in Dyffryn Road?. Was it, or is it a long road? Is Dyffryn House still standing? Does anyone have any photo's of the road then or now?I dont want much do i? I live in west sussex so i can't just pop along and have a look although my wife and i are planning to visit the area in the summer.(what week would that be???)
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- Mrs Greens grocery shop on carlyle street -- Phyllis Iris Broughton, 16:13:59 11/10/06 Fri
Can anyone remember Mrs Greens Grocery shop on Carlyle Street Mrs Green was my Grandmother .I would love to here any tales about Grandmother ,the family etc .As anyone got any pictures
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- Looking for Alan Lewis Family -- Jorge Castro Henriques, 14:11:39 01/09/07 Tue
Dear Frinds:
Iīm looking for Alan Lewisīs Family. I know that his motherīs name was Rhoda Lewis (b:around 1904) and his fatherīs name was William and their adress was 53,Hill Street. Allan was born on the 1st of 1st October 1933 and he had an aunt Phoebe.
If there is anyone belonging to this family please let me know. Iīm a relative.
Regards,
Jorge
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- Hello There -- Brian R. Anderson, 03:37:32 12/19/06 Tue
Wishing Everyone In And Around Abertillery A Very Merry Xmas And All the Best wishes In 2007...
I left Abertillery March of 1966..Went To Gelli Crug From
1961-1965..Still have Relatives In Abertillery And Brynithel The liddington's And The Weaver's
Merry Xmas To Everyone...
I know Its along way off But in 2009 Most of Those eople From Our school Years Will be 60 how about arranging a Re-Union Some Are In Australia, Some Are Also here In Canada
How A Bout it all you Old Friends...Lets look Ahead...
Regards Brian (Bunny) Anderson....
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- Christmas Lightes -- Eleanor (:-(), 22:26:11 12/15/06 Fri
Well What a poor display of lights we have up this year for Christmas in town. They dont work a majority of the time.... Well at least they got them up the right way this year. I think its about time that money was spent (and not lined certain people's pockets) and we had some new lights and a more festive display.
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- Missing in Australia -- Joan Brooks (Maureen or Leslie Brooks), 05:23:37 07/18/06 Tue
looking for Maureen Mitchell nee Brooks from Blaenau Gwent. Maureen married and went to Australia and we have lost touch. Her brother was Leslie Brooks with the last address Cambria, Southern Australia. If you have any information please email jcox@cga-alberta.org. daughter of Joan Mae Brooks (father was Alberta Brooks of the Duffryn Row, Abertillery and Gelli Grug).
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- Family History -- Lizzie, 23:58:33 11/29/05 Tue
It could be a good idea to post matters relating to family history on a separate section?
I find that they are either not sincerely read or left with no answers.
These issues need to be attended by those who have a particular interest or those who wish to investigate this line of inquiery.
I say this from experience of a father who has donated his time to Family -History and how time consuming it can be -yet with people of expertice and interest it becomes second nature to find results.I have asked a question about ancestory - yet to be lost with enthusiastic comments of daily life and routines- which are wonderful and keep the site alert so maybe the time has come to create another section to the forum of which Family History could play an important part ?
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- who is bob smith? -- b.m.farlezie, 21:48:54 11/14/06 Tue
hi there can anyone please tell us who bob smith is please.he has been in the gazzette a few times on about bulldozing down abertillery town.i have just found out that he lives in the town himself if thats the case what a hypocrite. he will be opening a pub in the town next.do any one know this person is he a mayor or something?please help all these baffled gazzette readers if you can thank you
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- Does anyone remember me? -- Chris Hooker (Help, Chris), 21:09:30 11/12/06 Sun
Hi, my name is Christine Hooker (was Watkins - nicknamed Ginger). I went to Blaentillery Junior School and then to Gelli Crug. I have a Brother called Peter, who still lives in Wales. I used to live in Tillery Road, Abertillery and my parents had a Fish and Chip Shop on Tillery Road. I am now 61 years old and have lost contact with most of my school friends and would love to corespond with anyone who remembers me.
I moved away from Abertillery when I was about 15 and went to live in Pontnewydd, Cwmbran.
Thanks, I hope to hear from you.
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- Broadway -- Lindsay Thomas, 02:09:58 11/07/06 Tue
Congratulations to Lindsay Thomas, daughter of Derek ( chunky ) and Marilyn Thomas , on her Broadway debut with the musical Hairsray. Thursday November 9th 2006.
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- Tracing the Allen Family -- Cathy, 12:18:09 11/06/06 Mon
I am trying to trace my maternal family. My great grandfather WILLIAM JOHN ALLEN was born in 3 Gray Street, Abertillery on 17th December 1896 to JOSEPH STEPHEN ALLEN AND KATE ALLEN (NEE HOLMES). Joseph was a colliery labourer.
I would really appreciate any information on them.
Regards
Cathy
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- looking for a garage to rent -- daryl carter, 00:17:37 06/28/06 Wed
hi can someone please help im desperatly looking for a garage to rent to park my car in over night and some small repairs on the weekend on other cars im a qualified mechanic and mot tester and would love somewhere i could do some small repairs. hope there is someone who can help any garage will do as long its door locks and its dry im happy.dont mind where the garage is situated i live near princess street abertillery
thankyou for your time hope u can help
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- Box manufacturer seeks Machine operator -- Northern Paper Board, 17:01:59 10/27/06 Fri
We are a box maker situated in Skipton North Yorkshire.
We are a Family run business established in 1979 and have an opening for a Folder Gluer machine operator.
We would offer a good rate of pay and would like to discuss with the right person a package to enable you to work with us in Skipton.
If interested please contact John
on 01756 799411
or 07970 861818
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- looking for miners & thier mines -- diane, 13:32:37 10/14/06 Sat
hi all i am looking for any info no matter how small bout my great grand father
WILLIAM HENRY EVANS
he was married in bedwelty in 1903 proffesion was collier
where to or what mine unknown
also on his wedding cert his father name is wrtten down as john williams also collier
i dont know where he was born but william henry died in pontypool
also my other great grand father was a collier
JAMES GULLIS
& HIS SON
WILLIAM JOHN JOHN GULLIS BUT WHAT MINE OR WHERE IS UNKNOWN
IS IF ANYONE CAN HELP WOULD BE GRATEFUL
THANKS DIANE
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- shop for my friends -- shop for my friends (shop for my friends), 00:16:20 09/29/06 Fri
Lorsque la main d'un homme effleure la main d'une femme, tous deux touchent a l'eternite.
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- Re: Information on the Walbyoff family of Brynmawr -- Carolyn, 16:09:04 09/27/06 Wed
Try Brynmawrscene. Talk Tidy forum they are vry helpful.
http://www.brynmawrscene.net/joomla/index.php
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- Thomas King -- Glenys Gilpin, 07:58:34 09/24/06 Sun
Would appreciate any information on a Thomas King profession given as Surgeon, residence Bryn Morgan in 1840,
Thank you
Glenys
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- old derilict farm -- paul, 23:36:46 10/10/05 Mon
can any one please tell me the name of the old derilict farm above peggys spout in six bells please.i would also like to know the history of the farm and who lived there.i have an interest in the building and would like to have some photos emailed if possible.thank you paul
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- online buy -- online buy (online buy), 08:35:42 09/16/06 Sat
More or less not much noteworthy happening today. That's how it is. I haven't been up to anything recently, but what can I say? I guess it doesn't bother me.
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- Nicola Kemmish - Please contact -- Debbie Barton (nee Bond), 06:45:08 01/13/06 Fri
Sorry to use this site as a means to find someone though the email I had is now not working.
Nicola if you want to please contact me.
Debbie - Australia
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- West Bank, Cwmtillery -- John James, 13:40:19 07/05/06 Wed
I am looking for a photograph of West Bank, Cwmtillery which shows the old houses which were later demolished to make way for those that are there now. I am particularly interested in the period around 1910. Can anyone help with this please?
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- "Jones the Bus" -- Roger & Sue Wortley, 08:45:33 08/10/06 Thu
We are hoping to do a return visit with our Bus, on Monday, 4th September. We will, with any luck be in Church Street from 10.00 am until 5.00pm. You are welcome to come along for a chat or just a sit in, for old times sake. We would like to thank all of the people in the past, who have joined us and given us their time, and artifacts.We are looking forward to being there and seeing you all, once again. Roger & Sue.
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- Re Fred Sheen : attention Bonnie Carrington -- Margaret Wray, 15:35:08 02/16/06 Thu
Hi Bonnie
Thanks again for all the names you gave me....I have some info I need to clarify. Could you tell me the names of the Sheen familys parents? Do you have any idea of the ages? Would be great if you have. Look forward to your reply.
Margaret Wray
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- PHOTOGRAPHS OF EDWARD V111s CAR? -- BOB SMITH, 11:50:47 09/05/06 Tue
Does anyone have any photographs of King Edward V111s car (showing the radiator mascot) during his visit of Abertillery in 1936-story is the mascot was nicked off his car and ended up on the car I now have-would be nice to authenticate the story-can anyone help.
Bob Smith.
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- Siriad Cymraeg Yn Abertyleri neu Gymtyleri? - Speak Welsh In Abertillery or Cwmtillery -- Glenn (excited), 16:10:58 08/29/06 Tue
Shwmae Pawb, hello everyone,
I just thought It'd be a nice idea to see if anyone in Abertillery or surrounding areas speak Welsh (at all). I'm still learning but can hold a conversation, and will be enroling in Crosskeys College to study Welsh later on in the day.
You mite have seen me working in Woolworths in Abertillery, if so, and you can speak any Welsh at all, please don't be afraid to speak to me in Welsh :D
Hwyl Fawr a diolch, Bye and Thanks
Glenn
PS, either reply here on the message board or just e-mail me directly
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- MISSION CHURCH -- David, 01:34:29 08/01/06 Tue
I tried posting this on the Cwmtillery site a few times but it is not working. I have looked on the Churchs and Chapels on the past images section but that is not working either. Does anyone have any information or know the location of a Mission Church in the Cwmtillery area around the middle of the 1800's.
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- Family History -- Krys, 21:10:48 07/27/06 Thu
I tried to email the familyhistory email box on the abertillery.net site, but it was full, so here goes.
I am coming to Wales for a few days in the beginning of September 06 and am hoping to learn more about my grandfather and maybe meet any family members. Here is all the information I have. My grandfather's name was William Edgar Lawrence Ward. He was born November 5, 1908. He came to America April 6, 1925. His father's name is unknown. His mother was Agnes. We are unsure of her maiden name. It might be George or Ledbetter. She was born February 15, 1884 in Sinderford England. I believe she had 9 siblings that remained in Wales or England. If anyone knows of this family or is part of this family I'd love more information or would like to meet in September.
Thanks.
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- Please note that this board will be shutting down in the next week - you will have to use the new board -- webmaster, 18:36:13 04/01/06 Sat
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- Nantyglo Friends United -- Phil, 20:19:11 11/29/05 Tue
Guys - further to my previous post - what's the website address for this one ?? - I can't find it through Google = Thanks !
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- cheap pricing -- cheap pricing, 01:48:39 06/29/06 Thu
I feel like a complete blank. Eh. I haven't gotten anything done these days. More or less nothing seems worth bothering with. Not much on my mind lately. Shrug.
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- Abertilllery Arena -- Steve, 13:55:02 06/28/06 Wed
Does anyone know if there is an age restriction for the lost prophets warm-up gig in the arena on the 30th june. Myself and friends are 16 is this ok?.
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- Employment -- Simon Baker, 01:02:48 06/27/06 Tue
I am 16 and have just left school my parents keep having a go at me to get a job before i start college. Does anyone know of any jobs going in Abertillery
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- james henry fynn -- fred, 22:52:34 11/15/05 Tue
I have just read a very interesting story about a J H Fynn he was a cornish man who moved to abertillery he was a member of the salvation army and a keen member of the life-saving scouts he volunteered to join the army in 1914 and served with the 4th Battalion South Wales Borderers.on 28th november 1915 he was on board a troop swhip heading for Mesopotamian (now known as Iraq)the official VC citation takes up the story telling how James on seeing several wounded men out in front of the trench he was in he went out bandaged their wounds under fire making several journeys to do so and then returnedto carry a badly wounded man to safety.He returned again aided by another man and brought in another badly wounded man.He was under continuous fire whilst carrying out this gallant work.James was killed on Friday 30th March 1917 in Baghdad.In the summer of 1917 his Father John Received hi sons Victoria Cross from King George V at a Royal Investiture in Hyde Park London
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- Family History - JAMES -- John James, 21:14:15 06/26/06 Mon
I am researching my family history which appears to have been largely based around the Llanhilleth and Cwmtillery areas.
My late father's name was Ronald Leslie James and he was born in December 1905. I believe that the place of his birth was Llanhilleth. His father was Phillip James and I think that his mother was Elizabeth. They lived at 19 Hyde Place, Llanhilleth, certainly between 1919 and 1953 when Phillip James died. Elizabeth was involved in a mining accident and was left blind. My father worked in Llanhilleth Colliery at the time of his thirteenth birthday (1918). He married my mother Amy May Cooper in the Commercial Road Baptist Church, Llanhilleth on the day that the second World War broke out, the 2nd September 1939.
I am led to believe that my mother, Amy May Cooper, was born in Cwmtillery in December 1910 but subsequently moved to Bath. Her father's name was Robert Cooper and I think that her mother was also called Elizabeth.
I would be most grateful if anyone can add any further details regarding this family.
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- Llanhilleth stute -- Kay Smith, 05:19:52 06/25/06 Sun
The stute is being refurbished and there is to be an open day soon. Does anyone have any copies of old photos of the stute, or any memories that could be part of the open day?? I am a teacher and my sixth form are helping with a bit of research for the open day. Please e mail me. Thanks
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- The Commercial Hotel -- Markus, 13:54:32 06/22/06 Thu
Hello. Could anyone give me info on the Commercial Hotel's owners/keepers from 1895 - 1920.
I believe my GG Grandad lived there at some point.
Thanks.
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- cheryl -- stephen, 22:53:37 06/19/06 Mon
Could Cheryl tell us, how Lisa Williams is after her ordeal, with 3 men in the bus stop in abertillery sunday night
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- looking for acomodation -- stephen, 22:47:12 06/11/06 Sun
Hi there,single man looking for acomodation in Cwmtillery.must accept dhss.Flat or small house in any area of Cwmtillery or close by.please leave an email or reply and i will get back to you asap.thanks
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- CLIVE JONES - Funeral announcement -- Martyn Jones (son), 17:04:16 03/03/06 Fri
Clive Jones, formerly of 54 Queen Street, Abertillery, and only son of Roydon and Ethel Grace, sadly passed away aged 82 years of age at home in Colchester, Essex on Monday 27th February 2006.
His funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 6th March 2006 at 11.00am.
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- website -- rob jarrett, 13:04:44 05/24/06 Wed
hi ive tried to contact rose green through e-mail but have been unsuccessfull i need some help linking abertillery online with http://brynithel.us a new community website
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- Lewis or Turners in Six Bells -- Kris Judd, 00:50:37 05/30/06 Tue
I'm looking for any information on my ancestors who lived in Six Bells, Nantyglo and Blaina in the late 1800's and early 1900s. Emily Lewis from Mountain Ash married Benjamin Turner and lived on Griffin Street in Six Bells until early 1920's. Turner was a miner in the Six Bells mine and was originally from Nantyglo, son of James and Sarah Turner. Any information would be helpful. Thanks!
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- Douglas Noel Rogers -- Alison Johnson, 13:18:59 09/17/05 Sat
Douglas Noel Rogers -- Alison Johnson,
Douglas Noel Rogers: My father was born in 1925 and lived in Cwm Cottage Road with his parents Thomas and Helena (nee Edmunds) does anyone remember them? I have just started to research the family history and am interested in anything anyone can tell me. They were involved in the Congregational Church and in Gilbert and Sullivan activities in the town in the late 20s and 30s. Please leave a message or e-mail me on aliscajohnson@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks
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- Mike Love and The Hot Rods -- Mark, 20:58:25 10/23/05 Sun
Who remembers the Hot Rods............. Well the new version will be playing at the Dolls House on Thursday Nov 17th as part of a fundraising event in aid of the South Asia Earthquake appeal. Cheryl Morris is in the middle of organsing the evnt which will be compered by Mike Love and will feature local covers band High Spirits and 'Genration Hot Rod' which is made up of Mike Love, Wayne Love, Dai Edwards, Mark Edwards and Jamie Edwards. Tickets out soon, not to be missed surely.... Some great Rock n Roll.
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- Hughes family 1700's early 1800 -- Don Hughes, 20:00:31 05/13/06 Sat
I have been searching my Hughes line which I only recently found in a church note for William Hughes' wedding ...that he (would be my ggggrandfather) came out of Abertillery.
What I know is that William Hughes married Mary Phillips (born 1811) of CWM on Sept`8, 1828 at St Peters, Bliana, by banns. Records say that he was from Abertillery. She was the daughter of Thomas Phillips born 1787 and Mary Phillips born 1791.
William Hughes and Mary Phillips had Thomas, Ebenezer Born about 1835-6, Ann and Sarah. Ebenezer who married Elizabeth Morgan of Ebbw Vale is my great grandfather who came to the US about 1858.
Is there any home of finding the HUGHES LINE in Abertillery..I'm assuming that William was born 1810 ish...?
Thanks..
Don Hughes Sarasota, FLorida
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- CHARITY ABSEIL - Saturday 13th May -- Keri, 23:43:08 05/10/06 Wed
We are originally an Abertillery family and visit your site often to see what's going on in our old family home. We still have family in Cwmtillery/Abertillery. We were wondering if we could ask of you if you would be kind enough to sponsor our younger daughter Laura in an organised Charity Abseil which takes place on Saturday morning 13th May. Laura has chosen to participate in this abseil donating all the proceeds to Cancer - you may either have family or friends who have been touched by this awful illness, and any amount however small will be gratefully appreciated. Laura will be abseiling down a 230 foot building at Canary Wharf in London (rather her than me !!) she has only ever done this once before and that was over a small cliff in Wales with the school !! and we were not there to witness that (thank goodness). I (her mum) will be taking photographs and her dad has promised to film her (with his eyes tightly shut) - I shall, if possible, get any photographs that are not blurred by camera shake into the site for you all to see. Here is a link direct to a safe secure site which you can make donations to via a debit or credit card www.justgiving.com/lauraharrhy - thanking you in antipation, Keri and Dawson Harrhy
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- ballers arms -- sue edwards, 18:39:53 05/09/06 Tue
does any one have information or old pics of the ballers arms blaina. when did it cease becoming a pub?
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