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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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- 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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- 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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- pond shop -- mark, 19:25:11 01/06/06 Fri
Why has the pnd shop closed does anyone know the reason?
lack of trade
Wetherspoons
etc
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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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- Information on the Walbyoff family of Brynmawr -- Elise Walbyoff, 10:33:37 09/27/06 Wed
My family has done a good job of putting together the family tree i however would love to know about the lives of my ancestors. I would be interested to go further back and find out how we came to settle in Brynmawr and where we orginated from.
Please help
Thank you
Elise
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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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- Aber website -- Bill, 02:19:06 12/15/05 Thu
Hello David,
Just a note to let you know I for one being an ex-pat would hate to see you give up the website, especially after all the hard work you've have put into it.
I can only say being an ex Aber boy, that I wouldn't be the only one who would miss it. As you know there are a few of us all over the world who visit the site on a regular basis, so I can only say, not only for myself, but also for those who regularly visit, it would be shame not to see Old Aber on the WWW, and you not running it.
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- Aber site -- Mike, 19:29:11 12/19/05 Mon
G'day David (Mr Webmaster Sir)
A question that perhaps users of this site might like to ask regarding taking over the site?
Just how much does it cost to run the site?
I know people like Carolyn and Kath would be available to assist, as they now do, in the running of the site but what would it cost to finance this?
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- Re: Aber site -- Mike, 19:30:44 12/19/05 Mon
- Re: Aber site. Is sponsorship possible? Maybe an official body would be willing to pay the running costs? What about the WDA, council, LABOUR PARTY (oh go on, give them a ring!), etc. I hope the site doesn't dissapear, but whatever Dai decides to do I'de like to thank him (and the others who assist him) for his efforts over the years. Cheers Dai! Ps. Before you b*gger off, any chance of that mouse-mat! I'm getting fed up with all the phone calls off Michael Aspel! (NT) -- Jamie McCarthy., 20:14:36 12/19/05 Mon
- Re: Aber site -- Caroline, 03:06:54 01/19/06 Thu
- Re: Aber site.Hiya Caroline! Maybe if he flogged his, by now, enormous hoard of Abertillery RFC mouse-mats the site could be financed for several years? Hope you and yours had a great Xmass and New Year! (NT) -- Jamie McCarthy., 21:57:21 01/24/06 Tue
- Re: Aber site -- Mike, 11:30:15 01/26/06 Thu
- Re: Aber site. Oscar Wilde LIVES!!!!!!! (NT) -- Jamie McCarthy., 18:38:41 01/27/06 Fri
- Re: Aber site -- Mike, 18:45:26 01/27/06 Fri
- Re: Aber site -- john, 18:13:43 01/30/06 Mon
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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
- 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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- 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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- 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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- "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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- 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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- 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
It´s 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, don´t 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:
I´m looking for Alan Lewis´s Family. I know that his mother´s name was Rhoda Lewis (b:around 1904) and his father´s 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. I´m 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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- 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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- New Message Board is now active -- David - webmaster, 22:23:58 03/10/06 Fri
The new message board is now by clicking here
If you wish to access it by copying and pasting into the address panel on your browser, this is the address:
http://tilleryonline.myfreeforum.org
You will have to register a username and password for most of the forums on the new board, but no personal data is stored whatsoever by Abertillery Online.
If you have ideas for the new board with regard to ne forums, please let me know at newboard@abertillery.net
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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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- 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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- 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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- good times 1930 40s -- vera bungay, 12:52:06 07/06/05 Wed
reading about the Monkey parade in abertillery brought back lovely memories to me as i also enjoyed them, i also remember the carnivals, and what about the sports at Abertillery park, with the cycle racing around the outside of the field, was that exciting or not, does anyone have any photos of this ?Does anyone remember Mr Parsons coming around in his three wheeler van selling parafin and pots and pans ? i enjoyed Marenghis Cafe in the Arcade his ice cream was the best ever! I went to the Church School did anyone else reading this ? my friends were Nellie Hindler, Marjorie Ralph, Marian Gill and Kathleen Connely. My husband Ness Edwards was in the Fire Service at Aber in the 50s also when the fire station was in CASTLE Street, Must stop they were good times though !!1
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- James family -- Terry, 22:50:31 04/30/06 Sun
In a few weeks (May actually) Mr Terry James of Queensland, Australia will be visiting his former home town of Abertillery.
He emigrated to Australia around 1940 with his parents when he was about 4 years old.
He remembers that they lived at Royal Oak Abertillery ( I believe this was in the area of Oak St. around the top end of where the railway station was).
I was wondering if anyone had any information about this area and possibly any pictures of the area around that time.
His father was George ` Chick` James and his mother was Beatrice Muad James (nee Young)
Any information that anyone has regarding `Royal Oak` (especially pictures) would be greatfully appreciated
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- "snooker and billiard champion from abertillery" -- Stephen Marks, 13:43:53 04/26/06 Wed
The winning team included my father Emmanuel (Dai) Marks who incidentally scored the winning shot in the final with a double on the pink!
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- Abertillery Grammar School -- Stephen Marks, 13:36:05 04/26/06 Wed
Does anyone have, or know where I can access old school photographs for the years 1952 - 1958?
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- Stinton family in Newbridge -- Sue Jones, 22:31:30 04/16/06 Sun
My Gr.grandad's brother Richard Stinton b.1863 in Ebbw Vale,
Married Jane Kinsey and lived in Newbridge. They had 6 children
Mary Ann b.1884, Margaret b.1886, Thomas b.1888, Gladys b.1892, Beatrice Maud b.1895 and Richard b.1888. Are there any relatives of this family still living in or around Newbridge? I would love to hear from you.
My gr.grandad was called Thomas and he lived in Abertillery and married Mary Jones. They lived on Castle Street. Sometime between 1891 and 1901 they moved to Rotherham in South Yorkshire, where my dad was born,( and me !)Thanks very much Sue Jones(nee Stinton)
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- howell gravenor -- franki hall, 10:52:16 02/01/06 Wed
does anyone out there remember howell gravenor he lived in george daggers ave and worked at the vivian pit
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- TRYING TO FIND THE SMITHS -- LYNNE WORSFOLD(NEE YORK), 01:26:31 04/08/06 Sat
Tring to find family of Eddie & Ivy Smith - once owned a fish and chip shop on the corner of Division street (next to Chinese Laundry). I lived in Abertillery in 1956/1959 and attended Queen Street and the British Junior Schools. Any contact information would be appreciated.
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- Doels, Joneses of Glyndwr Street and Hickey -- Carl Jones, 14:28:55 06/02/05 Thu
Hello all again,
I am currently researching my Great grandfathers' family even thought im told not to waste chasing joneses in Wales!
I have recently got the marraige details of Sidney Edgar Harris Jones marrying a Elisabeth Hickey. This has led me to discovering both their parents names. Although they married a little further up the valley, they lived in glyndwr Street, Abertillery. Sidney was apparenlty a foreman in the tin works. The Jones family also extended out to the Gaen Street region also.
If this rings a bell with you or you have a little more details regarding the tinworks, other than just its location such as photos or employment records(i wish lol) please reply!
Regards,
Exiled Carl.
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- unlisted pub -- bob smith, 22:14:41 04/03/06 Mon
the dolls house (public house formerly the highbury club) is not listed on your site
for information see www.the-dollshouse.com
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- Alma Row. Blaina -- Dennis B May, 13:28:02 04/03/06 Mon
I am seeking any information about Alma Row in Blaina. I know it was destroyed in a tip slide.My Mother was born in No.6 in 1897 and my Grandfather worked down one of the coal mines. The family name was Rogers, but the 1901 census shows it as Rodgers.I would be very grateful for any history about the area around the 1890s and early 1900s
Dennis
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- Reply to JC Murray (January 2005) -- Bestwick, 18:36:35 03/19/06 Sun
I believe you are enquiring about my great uncle Will - brother to my grandmother. They were originally from Burslem but came to Pontypool from Bristol.
Do get in touch if you read this and are still interested.
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- Reply to JC Murray (January 2005) -- Bestwick, 18:32:48 03/19/06 Sun
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- Gwent Gazette -- Sheila Badham, 22:27:42 03/17/06 Fri
Please can you tell me if I can e.mail the Gwent Gazette.
I am hoping to find my grandfathers obituary from their archives.
Thank You
Sheila Badham
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- Local MP -- Martin Shaw, 19:38:10 03/04/06 Sat
Hi,
Can someone tell me the nameof the local MP for Abertillery with his contact details please?
Thanks,
Martin
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- Late shock!! Mike Ruddock has resigned!!! -- Carolyn, 01:24:05 02/15/06 Wed
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- old photos of ash tip up past gelli crug area -- back to the futre, 12:59:11 02/26/06 Sun
can anyone help me.my brother in law has built an house up by the old enterance of the ash tip up past gelli crug.he is after photos of the tip and the row of houses that used to be there.the row of houses was called coed cae du or something like that if you could help him many thanks.please email me on pmwzoot@hotmail.com
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- Tillery origin of name -- Jack Tillery, 02:21:05 02/15/06 Wed
Just curious as to why Abertillery and cwymtillery are so called. Wondering if the name "tillery" means anything as to place or family. Any help will be most appreciated.
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- St. David's Day -- Charmaine, 16:32:46 02/28/06 Tue
Wishing everyone at home a very happy St. David's Day.
Love,
Charmaine.
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- Coal Miner in theTerritorial Army ? -- Angie, 19:01:23 09/25/05 Sun
my family insist that my grandad Tom Simmonds was sent to Nottinghamshire early 1918 to join the territorial army, they say he was stationed at a place called Clipstone and lived in a army barracks.
Can anyone please explain why a young coal miner leaving a wife and baby son in Abertillery would be sent there.
I thought that coal was needed desperately during the war
Regards Angie
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- Bartlett family -- Lennis Piccolo, 01:10:33 02/26/06 Sun
I'm really enjoying reading all the messages on your site. I feel I am learning a lot about your town.
During WWII, while my uncle, Russell Wilson of the US Army, was in Wales, he met Harold Bartlett. He told my uncle that he was related to our Bartlett family from your general area. Elizabeth Bartlett (born 1854 in Abersychan), father: John Bartlett, (Trevethin) mother: Mary Ann James (Nanty-glo)
married John Roberts (Herfordshire). Harold gave his address as: 28 Brookside Row, Abertillery.
Does any of this information mean anything to anyone? Is the Bartlett family still in Abertillery?
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- Old Chapels -- Dianne, 13:41:18 02/24/06 Fri
Has anyone heard of the chapel of St Tiloh Tredegar in the District of Abergavenny. I believe it to be a Baptist church . Minister Evan Thomas. One of my ancestors was married there in 1855.
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- OLD FILM REEL. -- steven, 13:45:33 02/22/06 Wed
Does anyone know where I can get access to a 16mm Film Projector in the Abertillery area? I have 2 reels of old rock music footage but can`t get them appraised until I can give details of what they are.
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- empty properties -- sallie, 18:44:42 02/23/06 Thu
Hi there
My husband and i are on the look out for an empty property to renovate in the area, not terraced............. doesnt have to be currantly on the market,but must be vaccant something slightly unusual with character, small school house, church, derelict cottage around 10 miles radius so if you have spotted a place with ivy growing out the window let me know
regards
sallie
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- Re John Paget -- Margaret Wray, 15:46:18 02/16/06 Thu
First I'd like to say that I think the site is great and I would like to say thanks to those who replied to my previous message for info on Fred Sheen.
It occured to me that there also might be info on John Paget. He was born in Coleford (I believe) and his son Wilfred was certainly born in Coleford, Kilmersdon Somerset. He came to Abertillery (I believe) after 1904 (the year my father was born in Coleford) and died before 1914. He was baptized Henry John but when he married Harriett Russell in Bristol in 1901 he was John Henry. When he died Harriett, now Paget married Fred Sheen.
I cannot find any account of his death but definately believe he died in Abertillery or nearby. It would be wonderful to receive any info anyone can give.
Thanks
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- Maida LEWIS? b.1909 lived Richmond Rd in 1930s ?adopted? -- Helen, 12:02:20 02/06/06 Mon
I am trying to find details/trace relatives of my paternal grandmother known as Maida LEWIS - though she may have been adopted/illegitmate so her birth surname may be different (no birth record exists under this name)born 13 Mar 1909 (this is the DOB she used but if adopted that may not be correct either)
In 1930 Maida married Thomas GLASENBURY (son of Charles and Edith,with a sister called Vera - also from Richmond Rd, Abertillery - a furnishers assistant).
Maida's father (according to her marr cert) was called George and at the time of her marriage was a laundry van driver. Maida was living at 128 Richmond Road, Six Bells, Abertillery. One of the winesses at her marriage was a Hilda LEWIS; the others Tudor DAVIES and Millicent PETERSON (these may be friends or family).
Maida and Thomas lived in Miskin St, Cardiff for a while and then Abertillery again (possibly nursing her dying father during the war - they had a son and daughter) before finally moving to London around 1946. When she moved two of her friends (+ families?) went too - Winnie PEAKE and Emily/Emma something who had a daughter Joyce.
ANY information would be appreciated (we are expecting there to be something unusual about her birth so please don't worry whatever the details may be).
Many thanks.
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- Re:Nice to be up to date! Isin't it incredable, one of the longest threads on here is about an out of date notice!!! -- Ray Dix, 20:58:18 02/13/06 Mon
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- Old Friends -- Eunice Rean, 09:20:23 11/13/05 Sun
I wish to contact Pearl Cross who went to school with me in LLanhilleth in the 1950's. I live in Australia and would like to correspond with her. Please could any one let me know where she now lives. Also Janet Woods who attended Abertillery Grammar school. Janet lived near me in Aberbeeg. Thank you for any help you can give me.
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- Ruth & Rachel Price -- Dianne, 03:12:24 02/01/06 Wed
Looking for Ruth & Rachel Price in the 1851 Census. I have father William Price & 3 daughters on 1851 Census Beaufort, Aberystruth but wife & daughter Rachel missing. Rachel was about 1yo born 1850, Ruth abt.35yo. Maybe Ruth & Rachel were staying at relatives. Ruth's maiden name was Rees. 1841 Census family at Ishlawrcoed, Bedwelty.
Thanks
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- NEW BOOK -- Cheryl, 08:45:46 11/08/05 Tue
The long awaited new book, "Look back at old Abertillery and Six Bells" goes on sale Thursday 10 November.
Malcolm Thomas the author will be in the shop with me in the Arcade signing and dedicating copies. CALL in now. Price £13.95
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- Abertillery Online website; statement -- David - webmaster, 16:49:27 02/01/06 Wed
First may I apologise to all for the lack of updates on here of late and also for the lack of answers to the thread below started by Mike in Australia. My personal apologies to you Mike for not having answered your original question.
OK - some answers to inform you all of the true sitaution and corrections to some inadvertent misinformation in the above thread in answers by others.
1) My intention has always been to run this site to create/maintain interest in my home town of Abertillery which is why I started it back in 1999. My firmly held belief is that the town and its community needs a presence on the net to promote and them.
2) I have been/was/am ambitious in trying to make it as interesting and useful to the widest scetion of vistors with sections that appeal to all from pictures (past and present), history, Tyleri Tales, picture and other quizzes etc, through to services for offer and current news. I will leave others to judge its sucess or otherwise. With regard to news I have been lucky in that Carolyn supplied me with information that I was able to load and with regard to pictures many people have been kind enough to offer fantastic images. In addition, I believe the message board has been successful in generating interest and debate, another key feature.
3) I live in Cardiff, not Abertillery, have a young family and work full time as a research scientist, which means my leisure time is limited with what I can do with the site. The major reason for the "suspension" of the main site is that that work has taken more and more of my time. I had hoped that I would be moving into a position where this site could be developed on a more full time basis from my point of view (I cannot say too much on that in case my boss is reading this! ;-)) However, sadly it is now the case that that opportunity has gone at least for the forseeable future.
4) I hope to keep the main site running in some form. The situation is not down to money as I pay the fees needed to register the site and its hosting out of my own pocket as my hobby and "contribution" to the town. The problem is time and effort required as I have said above. I am very willing to pass the running of the site to others in its entirety - I think it would make a great community adventure and project, but be warned it takes time to do it properly. The fees are not that extortionate and no-one has to pay me personally contrary to the suggestion in the thread below. The message board as the same person said is hosted free anyway.
I will await any responses with interest. I don't see it as "my" site but rather it belongs to everyone who cares about Abertillery and the surrounding community.
Best wishes
David
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- Bowen family -- Carolyn, 18:47:46 02/02/06 Thu
I am trying to find information about Margaret Ann Bowen & John James Bowen who lived in Forge Row in the 1920s, any information about children etc, much appreciated.
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- FROM THE BBC -- FROM THE BBC WEBSITE, 14:39:43 01/31/06 Tue
New stations in £155m rail plans
The strategy looks at improving existing services and increasing use
A £155m rail investment programme has been recommended to ease congestion on the south Wales and the valleys lines.
The proposals include up to 10 new stations, new trains and extra services over a 10-year period from 2009.
A consultants' report was backed by 10 local council representatives on Sewta (the South East Wales Transport Alliance).
It is expected to go to the Welsh Assembly Government for further consideration.
Jacobs Consultancy said that if demand for rail services continues at the current rate, new investment, especially for commuters from the south Wales valleys, will be needed.
Reliability
The new report is looking beyond the current five-year strategy, which includes a new passenger service between Ebbw Vale and Newport and new stations for Llanharan, Energlyn and Brackla.
The report points out that passengers are already experiencing problems on Arriva services in the Valleys, especially with reliability and getting a seat.
It is suggested that extra services and longer trains will be needed if demand continues to rise.
Proposals include:
More frequent services for the Rhymney Valley, Taff Vale, new Ebbw Vale to Newport line, Abergavenny and Chepstow, and the Vale of Glamorgan
More frequent and longer trains for peak times
Five new stations at Caerleon, Magor, Llanwern, Coedkernew and St Mellons
Look at possible line extensions to Ebbw Vale Town and from Pontyclun to Beddau with new stations including Talbot Green and Llantrisant.
Bus links from stations to more remote communities
The Rail Passengers' Council Wales represents the interests of rail users and its director Clive Williams said the recommended investment was "excellent news" and "long overdue".
"There has been a 30% increase in patronage on the Valleys Line and this is very much in line with the recommendations," said Mr Williams.
He added that he wanted to see the programme implemented as rapidly as possible and said it followed the Welsh Assembly Government's commitment to sustainable transport.
The study looks towards EU Objective One money for reducing the capital cost, private finance partnerships for some stations, as well as increasing the rail subsidy of between £2m-£7m a year.
Sewta's board said it had agreed to "commission further technical, economic, demand and specific development work in preparation for its implementation".
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- My familey history -- Brian Spurgeon, 09:30:17 01/31/06 Tue
Hi I am Brian Spurgeon and I have been wondering about my famliy hitory for some time now and I need your help. My father's name id Wayne Michael Spurgeon he was born on Febuary 12, 1963 in Ipswitch England an we dont know his father's name but was wondering if you can find out and just follow the name as far back as you can. I have a report due in March on this subject and any and all information will help alot. Please help me out thank you very much.
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- Getting to Abertillery without a car -- I can't drive, 04:19:17 01/28/06 Sat
Hi
Does anyone know when I'll be able to catch a train to Abertillery? I've heard that Ebbw Vale is getting a link soon. Then again, Ebbw Vale seems to get all the good stuff. Do they pay more council tax there?
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- blaenau gwent rows -- fred probyn, 00:31:39 01/26/06 Thu
I hve just been looking at the photos of top row Blaenua gwent rows,do all the rows look like this now?I have never been back to the rows since my Granparents past away in the late 1950s I lived with them in number 44 just across from what was then rees Bakery (the glyn was granchas watering hole)and up untill now I always thought of Blaenua gwent rows as the was when I lived there The Coal House faced onto the pavement,the wash house faced the road and only had cold running water and a bosh. the toilet was out side (not a flush toilet) and a big garden out the back I must say the rows look very smart now.I have promised myself that later on this year I will make a sentimental journey to Abertillery to see how it has changed.
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- Funeral of Vad Mortimore (Vady) -- J C Beachey, 16:45:15 01/27/06 Fri
Vad Mortimore, formerly of 23 Tillery Road, sadly passed away in Lampeter last Tuesday (24th). Her funeral will be at St Paul's Church 12.15pm Thursday 2nd Feb. Flowers to the church.
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- Family Tree -- Mike, 20:44:48 01/12/06 Thu
I am trying to trace my family tree. I found a relative ,Helena Withen at 2 Oakleaf Place Aberbeeg.
Question ? Where is Oakleaf Place.
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- Family History Williams Mount Pleasant -- Teresa Vaughan, 00:34:07 01/10/06 Tue
Hi
I am looking for any information how ever small, about a family that lived at 6 mount pleasant Bliana.
The head of the family was a Mr Alfred Miles Williams and his wife was Mary nee Vaughan.
They both lived at the above address in 1956 and at the time had a son of about 2 year old.
Any information would be a blessing!
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- Burglary -- Miss Scarlett, 17:56:22 01/20/06 Fri
Who stole Llew Smith's photo from the Mayors Parlour?
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- Accommodation help required -- Greig, 14:31:36 01/11/06 Wed
Can anyone recommend any B&B's / hotel in the area for the weekend of 10th Feb?
There are 4 of us travelling for the rugby, and 2 are staying at the Six Bells pub, but need a twin room for the other 2 kilted Jocks preferably near the pubs :-)
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- Family history name Snelling -- John Davis, 18:32:17 01/06/06 Fri
My grandparents lived in Abertillery (being married in 1910).He was Albert Henry Davis and she was Emma Snelling.
Are there any Snelling family members who may have any information (documents, photos) about them.
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- King and Somerset -- Bill Williams, 23:58:52 09/06/05 Tue
Still tracing my Prosser family in Abertillery.
What is at the corner of King and Somerset (45 King St.)now? (If the numbering system is still the same.) In 1901 my family (Walter Prosser) owned a music shop at 45 King St.
Thanks,Bill in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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- Christmas musical places quiz, 2005 -- David - Webmaster, 17:38:20 12/24/05 Sat
The following questions relate to music lyrics, so think of the song and answer the questions
A box of chocolates to the person with the most right answers (in the event of a tie break, the names will be placed in a hat and the winner drawn out). For expats wanting to enter, you can nominate someone in the Abertillery area to get the chocolates.
Entries to quiz2005@abertillery.net by 5pm (GMT) 30th December 2005
1) Where would you be going singing this?
Lullay, Thou little tiny Child,
By, by, lully, lullay
2) If you'll see Amarillo and Gallup, New Mexico,
Flagstaff, Arizona what shouldn’t you forget?
3) A faded sign by the side of the road that says
15 miles to the love shack
So where’s your highway heading?
4) The Boys were back in Louisiana but they sounded geographically confused
as they just about a mile from where?
5) Which city did a young hirsute celebrity sing “you'll be my sunshine daisy from?”
6) The newspapers said, "Say what you doing in bed?"
Where was the bed?
7) She'll be working, she'll prob'ly stop at lunch and give me a call
But where will I be at that time?
8) Where might I rent a grand piano and put some flowers ’round my room?
9) Twins proclaimed that these eight places were no more. What were they?
10) If I was on the road to Mandalay
From Bombay to Santa Fey
Where was I immediately before that?
11) There was magic abroad in the air.
and angels dining at the Ritz
So what could I hear and where?
12) Sup up your beer and collect your fags,
There’s a row going on down near where?
13) Terry meets Julie when and where?
14) Life goes on day after day
Hearts torn in every way
How and where am I travelling though?
15) She died of a fever and no-one could save her
Who was she and where did she pass away?
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- Congratulations to Martyn, a regular contributor, who won the quiz getting them all right - great musical upbringing in Cwmtillery!: Answers were by the way: 1) Coventry [Carol], 2) Winona, [from Route 66] 3) Atlanta Highway [Love Shack, B52s], 4) Texarkana [Cotton Fields - Beach Boys], 5) LA [Jimmy Osmond - Long-haired Lover], 6) Amsterdam Hilton [Beatles - Ballad of John and Yoko], 7) Albuquerque [Glen Campbell - By the Time I Get to Phoenix], 8) Rome [Joni Mitchell - Carey], 9) Lewis, Skye, Lochaber, Sutherland. Methil, Bathgate, Irvine, Linwood [Proclaimers - Letter From America], 10) Tiger Bay [Ian Dury - Hit me with your Rhythm Stick], 11) A nightingale singing in Berkeley Square 12) Slough [Jam - Eton Rifles], 13) Waterloo Station, every Friday night [Kinks - Waterloo Sunset], 14 Ferry 'cross the Mersey [Gerry and the Pacemakers] 15) Molly Malone, Dublin (NT) -- David - Webmaster, 21:13:46 01/09/06 Mon
- Sylvie, Denz & Mel Davies -- Meg Bratton, 23:00:05 12/30/05 Fri
I was wondering if anyone knew any memories or stories about my great grandma Sylvie Davies(married to Oz), My great uncle Denz (who unfortunately dies this year) or especially my Gransha Melvyn Davies (better known as Mel)
Thanx
Meg Bratton
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- abertillery fire brigade -- fred probyn, 23:41:14 10/19/05 Wed
Is there any one who remembers George Williams formerly od Bleanau gwent rows his wife was called Lillian and they had a Daughter called Pamela George Became a firefighter just after the war I know he served his full time untill he retired he was my Uncle his mum and dad was David and Nell williams and they lived with my grandparents at 44 bleanau gwent rows untill they got a house in George Dagger avenuaprior to being in the Fire Service he was the pit baths attendant at either Cwmtillery or Roseheyworh.
Fred
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- Help with my Family history -- peter, 10:07:53 01/03/06 Tue
Hello people .First let me say that I am not from your town and that I am only half welsh by birth .My mother was welsh she was called Elizabeth Teleri Thomas and was born in Cwm Trch Islaf near the Black Mountains. I lived there for a while as a boy as my parents split up for a while .I was born myself in the centre of London and so am a cockney by birth but I look to my welsh family for my roots .My grandfather was a miner and the village healer .He was also a druid bard and told my father that the name Teleri was a clan name .I do not know anymore about it and so would ask your help in knowing more .
My partner bought me a book about Abertillery thinking that it was the same name .Is it ?.She wants to bring me there to visit my history but I told her that I have not been to Abertillery and that Cwm Trch is a way away from there .
I would like to learn more about the clan Teleri from someone .And how if it is the same name as Tillery my family got to the Cwm to live .
As another matter of interest I am wanting to get to know anyone who plays the Crewth and or the welsh bagpipes and the celtic overtone flute as my grandfather did .
I would be interested in a music project with them also .I play the native american flute and celtic flute and have been pursuing my journey for 6 years now ,my sister lives in Machylleth and i live in northampton england right now but I could visit .
Thank you people
blessings
peter
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- HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL! -- Carolyn, 02:25:10 01/01/06 Sun
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- FOUND -- cheryl, 09:54:48 12/31/05 Sat
A small rabbit has been found in the Alma Street area.
The Rabbit is being well looked after by a family living there.
However if you have lost one then please contact me.
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- Dorothy Padfield -- Dorothy Padfiled, 13:56:08 11/01/05 Tue
HI DOROTHY I HOPE YOU GET THIS MESSAGE IF YOU DO PLEASE EMAIL ME I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU MARY
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- IN TOUCH ! -- paul carter, 12:36:06 12/23/05 Fri
To the webmaster please do not let us far and flung
Aber boys and girls down .You perhaps do not realize the impact you have had over the years of this site !!
the link you have provided is precious
Sending this messageis painfull
as I a boy we were not taught how to type and to those ''grammer critics " take abreak from your critiques
It encourages do nothing !!!!!
I would like to my EXTEND WARM AND SINCERE GREETINGS to all those wonderfull people I new as a boy...a special hello to SIAN I named mydaughter after you .....to Dorthey Padfield Hi to all of my friends please take care ... we share special memories, to IDRIS and DAVE Fry remember those ''Carrolls!'hO hO ho
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- abertillery aikido club -- paul williams, 12:16:38 12/29/05 Thu
fed up being bullied at school,would you like to learn a self defence?aikido is a japanese martial art that was made famous by hollywood ledgend steven segal.it is used by the police force,sas,marines, prison officers etc.if you would like to learn this effective art email me on pmwzoot@hotmail.com or go to abertillery sports centre on wednesday at 7.30.aikido is also a very good womans self defence so come along and see what its all about.
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- Message For Carolyn -- Charmaine, 09:26:28 12/27/05 Tue
Firstly, sorry to use this board for one-to-one messages.
Carolyn, just want to thank you for your email. I have tried to reply, but returns to me saying that 'The following addresses had permanent fatal errors'.
If you get time Carolyn, please email me again on current address (as given here).
Meanwhile, take care and love,
Charmaine / x
PS: A Happy, Peaceful and Safe New Year to All.
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- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda -- David - Webmaster, 17:40:28 12/24/05 Sat
Thank you for your kind messages of support - I am going to have a big think over the holiday period and hope I can continue to run the site next year. In the menatimme, have a bash at the quiz for a laugh (and some chocs!) and have a great Christmas wherever you are
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- Seasons Greetings -- Ian, 11:37:23 12/24/05 Sat
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to everyone who has contibuted to this site.The lively debate and local information provided make it a daily neccessity,so I hope David continues to run it so well in future ,but if not someone else takes up the reigns as it would be sorely missed by everyone.
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- Christmas Greetings -- Charmaine, 09:18:29 12/24/05 Sat
Thinking of you all this Christmas and wishing you the happiest yet. Followed by a future laden with the kindest of times.
My sincere thanks to all who have helped me over the years and to those who so generously keep this facility alive.
With love and appreciation,
Charmaine (nee Price).
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- Happy Christmas -- Jackie, 20:11:14 12/23/05 Fri
I'd just like to wish everyone on the site a very "Happy Christmas", and all the very best for the "New Year".
Thank you for your help with my Family search.
Regards.
Jackie
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- start your own business -- james, 23:52:03 11/21/05 Mon
|Thinking of starting your own business? then get in touch with me. Why! well i have started and operated 16 businesses ,all succesfull and then sold them. let me give you free advice , good advice to save you the pitfalls of starting up and running your own business, no charge. I wish i new now 30 years ago so, let me share my knowledge and experience with you, you have nothing to loose and everything to gain. I can help get you started even help financialy if needed, just tell me your vision for working for your self,your ideas. yes lets make your dreams come true and yes! lets make some money.I was born in Wales run businesses in wales i understand wales< .
james
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- A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year - Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda -- Carolyn, 20:31:10 12/22/05 Thu
To everyone on site have a great festive period and may 2006 bring peace, health and happiness to all.
A special thank you to David, without whose time, patience, skills and expertise has enriched the lives of many people home and abroad via this web site.
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- St John Ambulance Trashed -- John, 08:16:11 12/15/05 Thu
Does anyone have any comments on the news in the Gwent Gazette on the Abertillery St John Ambulance being trashed by vandals ?
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- Merry Xmas And Happy New Year -- Brian Anderson, 04:09:47 12/17/05 Sat
*****To All the Web Site Visitors From All Over the World***** Especially Abertillery People..Here is Wishing You All THe
Best For Christmas And That 2006 will be the best New Year
yet..Best Wishes From Brian And Roberta Anderson Of Sarnia,
Ontario,Canada ....
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- Merry Christmas Brian to you and family from myself and my sister -- Carolyn, 01:24:41 12/15/05 Thu
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- merry xmas -- tracy g, 22:07:03 12/15/05 Thu
merry xmas to my old friend from abertillery Lisa Williams
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- Morley Street -- Ann Wood, 14:42:54 12/15/05 Thu
Hello
Please could anyone tell me if 9 Morley Street Abertillery is still standing. I have just found out from my granfather James Griffiths death certificate 1934, that he was living there. I wondered if it was a boarding house because his home address where his wife and family lived was in West Yorkshire.
any help will be very much appreciated.
Regards
Ann
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- Happy 50th Birthday -- Brian Anderson, 19:43:42 12/14/05 Wed
If The Firebrigade Is Blocking Roseheyworth Rd Near The New School On Friday It Is Because Raymond Liddington Could Not
Blow out All The Candles On His 50Th Birthday...
Happy Birthday Cousin
From Brian In Sarnia,Ontario.Canada.
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- Old Friends -- Brian (Bunny) Anderson, 19:33:31 12/14/05 Wed
Along Time Ago In 1966 When I left Abertillery I New A Girl By The Name Of Elaine Davis Of Upper Arrael Street
If Anyone Knows Of This Lady Please Tell Here That I Was Asking About Her. She Had An older sister Named Maureen...
Regards Brian Anderson
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- Road Transport Museum for the Valley´s -- David Griffiths, 12:24:26 12/13/05 Tue
Ambitious plans to establish a Road Transport Museum in the South Wales Valley´s were launched 12 months ago by the fledgling Rhymney Valley Transport Preservation Society. Regretably, so far a suitable site had not been identified and this is causing problems for the growing collection of buses and lorries with South Wales links.
At the moment we need to find covered accomodation for several vehicles to allow restoration to proceed and also outside secure accomodation for up to 30 vehicles of various sizes.
We would welcome contact with anyone in Abertillery who can assist us or who has interesting items that could be donated or loaned relative to transport in Abertillery.
We have our own website which is undergoing a makeover and this can be accessed at www.welsh-transport-prreservation.co.uk or www.freewebs.com/rhymneyheritage or you can email us at rhymney-valley-tps@fsmail.net
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- Seasons Greetings from Vegas -- Vegas Morleys, 19:10:41 12/11/05 Sun
Seasons Greetings to all in Abertillery and those Ex Pats around the World.
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- MORE INFO ON http://www.gwent.police.uk/press/index.htm?latest.htm -- info, 14:24:38 12/12/05 Mon
MISSING GIRL ABERTILLERY – APPEAL
jm7542005 - Published: 12/12/05
Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of 16-year-old Karly Adams who hasn’t been seen since Thursday December 1, 2005.
She left her family home in Abertillery at approximately 4.00pm and she has since failed to return.
She is described as about 5’7” tall, of a slim build, with blue/green eyes and mousey brown shoulder length hair tied back in a ponytail. When she left home she was wearing a purple coat with a white fir collar and cuffs, a red top with a lace panel on the front, jeans and white Nike trainers with a red tick.
It’s believed she could be in the Newport area, particularly Duffryn, where she has contacts.
Anyone who has seen Karly or someone matching her description is asked to call Gwent police on 01633 838111.
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- Has BGCBC lost the plot!!!! -- Amazed, 15:35:01 12/04/05 Sun
The regeneration plans for Abertillery include the erection of a picnic patio over the river behind the library in front of the back of the old Bush Hotel. Is this part of their new vision for Blaenau Gwent. Nice shady spot surrounded by trees, overlooking the river, panoramic views of???? and litter. Captures the great beauty of our natural environment and the wealth of wildlife, gnats and rats with the unique aroma of the river stinky.
Nice bit of decking, however wasted on the "hoodies,druggies and alkies" who will undoubtedly frequent this area the most out of site of the CCTV.
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- Welsh boy rocks with Son of Dork -- Welsh boy rocks with Son of Dork, 10:19:37 12/09/05 Fri
Welsh boy rocks with Son of Dork
The band, Son of Dork, hit the charts at number three with their debut single Ticket Outta Loserville and Welsh guitarist is loving every minute of it.
David Williams, 19, from Abertillery in Blaenau Gwent, was picked by former boy band Busted member James Bourne for the role.
Williams has already hit the headlines after being romantically linked with rocker Kelly Osbourne.
But he dismissed stories of a relationship as "just hype".
The five-piece rock band have already captured the hearts of thousands of teenage girls, many of them former Busted fans.
"It's awesome, totally insane," he said.
"I can't believe it, one minute we were in the studio making the album and the next thing we are on CD:UK with loads of screaming fans.
"It is pretty cool and the fans are really cool too, although some are really insane.
But he admitted the band is still in its early days.
"It is quite scary how big Busted were - we have got some big shoes to fill," he said.
So is there any truth in the rumours that he is dating Kelly Osbourne, daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne?
"Apparently I broke up with her today according to the papers - I just wish I was that high profile," he said.
"We are just friends - I've met her three times.
"We met in the Smash Hits party, she and Jack her brother were sitting near us but I didn't speak to her anymore than any of the other boys.
"She is a cool girl - a really nice girl, we've talked about it and she just thinks it's really funny.
"I mean it is totally surreal - she's Ozzy Osbourne's daughter!"
Williams was among hundreds who auditioned for the band whose second single is due out next month.
"My friend started seeing this girl who knows James (Bourne) and she heard that he was setting up a band, and I was thinking - I can do that," he explained.
"So I met him and hung with him and we got close and then I went to the auditions and I think they picked me because I was the loudest."
He moved from south Wales to London immediately.
Mobbed
"I used to spend a lot of time in Cardiff and Newport when I was living at home, so living in London is really suiting me, although I am looking forward to coming home for Christmas," he said.
"Last time I was home, I walked though town and there were about eight girls who recognised me.
"I went to Tesco and someone asked me for my autograph and then all these other people were there and the staff - it was weird, I was being mobbed in Tesco."
Williams said he would love to come back to Cardiff.
"I'd really like to play at Coopers Field because I remember seeing Green Day playing there in 2002 and it was awesome."
Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/wales/south_east/4511200.stm
Published: 2005/12/09 07:29:02 GMT
© BBC MMV
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- 7th worst place in the UK? what do you think? -- David - webmaster, 09:38:35 08/11/05 Thu
Channel 4's "The Best and Worst Places to Live in the UK" programme has deemed that the county of Blaenau Gwent is the 7th worst place to live in the Uk and the worst in Wales. In the programme screened on August 9th, top property hunters Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer sought out what they claimed were the most and least desirable places to live in the UK. See news page for more details.
What do you think?
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- ABERTILLERY POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION TO ASSAULT -- ABERTILLERY POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION TO ASSAULT, 12:56:51 12/06/05 Tue
ABERTILLERY POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION TO ASSAULT
jm7272005 - Published: 06/12/05
Abertillery police are appealing for information to an assault, in which two men were injured, at approximately 11.15pm on Friday 4th November.
It happened at the junction of Somerset Street and the High Street.
A number of males were involved in the incident. The two men assaulted were taken to the Nevill Hall Hospital where they were kept in overnight.
One man suffered minor injuries and one suffered a fractured skull.
Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident and have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Anyone who was in the area at that time or who has any information about the incident is asked to call Gwent Police on 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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- to happy drinker -- Miss D, 12:19:05 12/03/05 Sat
hey Happy drinker. it's me Miss D.
i couldnt send you an email it said your account had been de-activated.
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- trinity church, church street -- Lawrence Morris, 19:15:00 12/01/05 Thu
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- to the lonely 47yr old big chested bald guy -- Miss D, 12:21:17 12/03/05 Sat
hey, its me Miss D
i like you, your funny.
i like a man with a good sense of humour its what i first look for in a potential Mr right
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- looking for....... -- Miss D, 18:27:50 11/28/05 Mon
looking for.....love. im a lonely big chested 20 yr old brunette searching for mr right. i know it isnt a dating site but all the other sites are full of men just after one thing. if you are live in gwent and are about the same age and is interseted post a message with your email and ill get back to you. xxxxxx
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- price family -- alan price, 12:31:44 12/01/05 Thu
would anyone have any information regarding Bernard Price . Bernard lived in Brynithel around 1954 and was married to Maureen Brooks for a short period of time.I would be very interested in any details about Bernard or any of his family and relatives.
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- jones -- rebecca marie, 18:21:15 11/29/05 Tue
PLEASE I´M LOOKING FOR MY WELSH GRANDPARENTS
CHRISTOPHER & ADALINE JONES I ONLY INFORMATION I HAVE IS MY FATHER FRANCIS JOHN JONES BORN IN NEATH 4/01/1925
bekytajones@yahoo.es THANK YOU
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- THE STATE OF WELSH RUGBY! -- William, 13:26:10 11/22/05 Tue
What is it with the Welsh Rugby fans and the way they seem to be happy with their teams performance whatever the outcome? I mean the result against the All Blacks "crushing defeat" people said "well we expected it, at least we tried our best" Then they scraped a win by 1 point over the weak Fijians, and the reason was they are not gelling yet! Last week the South Africans, again the excuses flowed along with never ending praise and support for a gallant effort.
This thing about a learning curve cropped up and I thought this learning curve is more like a time loop! Ground Hog Day even.
Does anyone think that it could be the fans fault for the teams lack of passion on the day? As with 90% of them the rugby is secondary to a booze filled day out! Put it this way, Our ruby team is a professional outfit, getting payed to do a job, the same as any other world class player, yet the fan base tolerate and accept bad performances.
If you payed say a builder to do a job and he messed up would you say "ah but he tried hard love him" I don`t think so! you would demand your money back and it would make him try harder next time.
Or are the players in a feel safe situation however they perform? It`s been proven it`s not management, take a look at Henry and Hanson, If the fans showed more interest in performances by praising good and boo-ing bad and calling a spade a spade maybe it will put some fire into the players hearts.
There`s no reason why we should keep on accepting failure
What do other people think?
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- samuel family -- mary libra, 17:39:18 09/14/05 Wed
I am looking for John Evelyn and Marjory Samuel. I last of John in the 70,s in Portsmouth when he was serving as a petty officer in the RN. Marjory beleived to be a nurse at The Royal Gwent. Not sure of Evelyns last whereabouts. I would love to hear anything from or about them. I was Mary Wilshire before I married. Now Mary Libra.
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- Cushions wanted -- Carolyn, 18:40:52 11/27/05 Sun
An aging Lady doberman requires a new bed. If anyone in the locality of Abertillery is discarding an old three piece suite which may not be suitable for charity and is willing to donate their old cushions please contact me, I am sure the dog owner will collect. Many thanks in advance of any offers.
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- Thora Silverthorne - Nurses leader & International Brigader -- Michael Walker, 14:03:14 11/25/05 Fri
Thora Silverthorne was born in Abertillery on the 25th November 1910, daughter of George Richard Silverthorne, a miner at the Vivian & Six Bells Pit and Sarah Boyt of Bargoed. Her early years were spent at 170 Alma Street, Abertillery, she secured a scholarship to Nataglo County School (Hafod)and attended the local Baptist church run by Pastor Rev Ivor Evans and gained a love of Abertillery Rugby club and welsh rugby she never lost.
She joined the Abertillery Communist Party, Young Communist League at 16 (he father was a founder member of the local Communist Party. chairing meetings with prominent speakers such as Arthur Horner the Miners leader. "Everyone in talked politics in Abertllery".
With her mother’s early death and as one of seven she was forced to leave Abertillery for England, following her sister into nursing at Oxford.
On the out break of the Spanish Civil War she volunteer to nurse, and was "elected" Matron at Granen hospital, carrying for many anti fascist German soldiers in the Thalemann Centuria, later she was drafted into the International Brigade.
On her return she established a nurses union (The National Nurses Association) a progressive union for nurses in direct competition with the reactionary (Royal) College of Nursing.
As Secretary of the Socialist Medical Association she meets Atlee and other Ministers to discuss the establishment of the NHS in 1948.
After the war she became a union official in the Civil Service Association,
She retired to Llanfyllin, Powys, finally moving to London be close to her daughter.
By the time of her death on 17th January 1999, she had finally begun to secure recognition for the key role she played in British nursing and politics.
Michael Walker
UNISON Nursing
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- billiard champion -- tony prior, 22:03:45 11/24/05 Thu
O.k WHO KNOWS WHAT PLAYER FROM ABERTILLERY WAS THE ENGLISH BILLIARD CHAMPION IN 1987/9 AND RUNNER UP 1988. ONE OF ABERTILLERYS CLAIM TO FAME.
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- I don't get it....... -- Andy, 22:19:24 11/20/05 Sun
What is it with putting up Christmas Lights so early on your house???????? What's the point???????
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- I have found Odd Fellows Hall, on a tythe map located I think somewhere in Oak Street 1862 Morris Directory landlord David Llewellin? -- Carolyn, 23:25:57 11/20/05 Sun
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- Searching for Prices, Abertillery -- Helen Riley, 09:36:54 11/23/05 Wed
I am searching for my grandfather's family who, according to the 1901 census and his birth certificate came from Abertillery.
His parents were Joseph Price (born ca1876 in Abertillery) and Sarah (nee Williams or Jones?, born ca 1978 in Nantyglo) and they lived in the underhouses in Princess Street (number 44?) and were still there on my grandfather's birth in 1909.
In 1901 census they have one child, Clifford L (possibly Lewis) aged 10 months.
They went on to have 8 more children, Thomas, Phyllis, Clarice, Leslie, Albert, Lena, Olive and Nancy.
However the family broke up, Clifford and Thomas left the area, Phyllis and Clarice went into service and Leslie, Albert and Lena ended up at the Cottage Homes in Tredegar.
As the family did not stay together, I have little information to go on, so would appreciate any information on this family.
Many thanks
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- knife attack(Vivian Street) -- Sandy, 15:52:54 11/22/05 Tue
I am trying to find out some information about a man who threatened to harm himself in vivian street, Abertillery. I used to live in this road with a friend, and as i have no way of contacting her now, i would like to make sure she was not involved as the story involved a domestic between a man and his girlfriend. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Sandy Lloyd
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- knife attack(Vivian Street) -- Sandy, 15:51:53 11/22/05 Tue
I am trying to find out some information about a man who threatened to harm himself in vivian street, Abertillery. I used to live in this road with a friend, and as i have no way of contacting her now, i would like to make sure she was not involved as the story involved a domestic between a man and his girlfriend. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Sandy Lloyd
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- coffee bar roseheyworth -- malcolm smith, 00:45:31 10/13/05 Thu
does anyone know anything about the coffee bar in rosekeyworth?i believe it was located just below the roseheyworth club during the seventies.
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- Baroness Jones? -- Martyn, 21:31:06 11/17/05 Thu
Obviously it is just a rumour at the moment... but if it turns out that defeated parliamentary Labour candidate Maggie Jones is given a peerage in the New Year's honours list it really must rank as a new low for the Labout party.
What sort of message does this send out to the electorate? 'Don't bother to try and vote us out because we will just slip 'em in through the back door anyway.' Cynicism beyond belief. I'd have been surprised at this sort of thing from the Tories even.
If it turns out to be true is says a lot for her character that she would agree to be rewarded in this way. I know I'd have a bit more pride in defeat than to accept this sort of nepotism.
Hopefully it turns out to be just a rumour.
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- Fred Silverthorne (Six Bells) / Prosser -- Bill Williams, 19:50:37 11/16/05 Wed
I see there are still many Silverthorne's in Abertillery area.
Looking for information on Great Aunt Winifred Ann Prosser (born in
Abertillery in 1886).
She married a Fred Silverthorne from Six Bells Abertillery.
This occured around 1910 time frame. Winifred passed away from TB
(supposedly) around the birth of Veronica.
They had a son Glyn Silverthorne who married Joan (maiden name
unknown). They had 2 children (unknown information). Glyn and Joan
passed away some years ago.
They also had a daughter Veronica Silverthorne. She married just after
the war (unknown husband OR children). Last known to be living in
Bristol.
This information has just been passed on to me from Winifred's nephew.
Richard Hoskins of London area.
If these names ring a bell, please let me know. pba@cogeco.ca
Thanks,
Bill Williams
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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- First aid -- Chris, 13:38:05 11/14/05 Mon
can anyone tell me why and how Blaenau gwent council committed to saving lives i have heard this jingle on the radio for months and in all the shops in brynmawr. Are all the councillors doing first aid courses.
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- tesco abertillery -- john, 14:50:21 07/27/05 Wed
I heard a rumour Tuesday that Tescos is closing at the end of August. Does anyone know if there is any truth in this?
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- NIEL LAWRENCE! -- MICHELLE, 02:44:15 11/13/05 Sun
Hello Sweety..SURPRISE!
Been a fiew years...aintit? *smiles*...Now, only a fiew Months! **HUGZ**
xxxmic
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- Mick Stephens -- Hannah Monks, 17:11:57 11/12/05 Sat
Sadly, Mick Stephens - who lived in Abertillery from 1945-approx. 1952 - passed away early this morning, after a short but brave struggle with pancreatic cancer. He thorouhgly enjoyed visiting this site and using the message board, as it reminded him of his beloved home town.
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- Workhouses. -- Jamie McCarthy., 19:23:35 11/11/05 Fri
Can anyone suggest where I can get information on the inmates of Tredegar (Bedwelty?)workhouse, circa 1860-1870?
Thanks
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- HOOLEY. FITZGERALD SHEEHY -- Mary Mizzi, 06:06:51 11/07/05 Mon
Looking for any information on HOOLEY, FITZGERALD and Sheehy families. They may have lived in Abertillery around the 1800 and 1900's. My father, THOMAS HOOLEY worked in the mines there around 1918-1921 before coming out to Australia in 1922. Also does anyone have any information about a MARY ANN WHITE/WHYTE. I had heard that she fostered my dad after his mother died in an accident in 1903. She could possibly be a relation. Are any of the Sheehy families still living in Abertillery? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Mary
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- Family History -- Joanne James, 11:01:51 11/01/05 Tue
I have been tracing my family tree and know that my family came from Abertillery. I recently visited the town and looked up a few addresses - however - the address on my Grandfathers birth certificate is Victoria Terrace, Abertillery, the only Victoria Terrace we could find was in Brynithel. I am not sure if this is the correct Terrace. Was there another Victoria Terrace actually in Abertillery in 1912, that maybe has since been demolished? Oh and also is there a WWII memorial in the town?
Thankyou for any help on this. I am planning another visit and want to have as much information before hand.
Joanne (nee Hill)
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- Piranhas web site -- Dave T, 00:02:41 09/28/05 Wed
Does anyone have any idea when Abertillery Piranhas web site is going to be updated .. it's been the same for almost 12 months now .. Is the Piranhas club still running or have they closed down?
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- Fireworks display -- Lizzie, 23:42:41 11/04/05 Fri
Tonight we witnessed a superb firework dispay in Abertillery park. Wonderful value and fantastic scenes,well worth travelling to. Thankyou very much to the organisers who I understand are just branches of a national organisation who have clubs in the town! They deserve a worthy thankyou for their efforts - What wonderful community spirit to organise such a superb display and use the profits to help the community! We shall definitely make an effort to travel up again next year.
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- maps of abertillery and blaina -- brian, 14:00:51 11/04/05 Fri
thanks to caroline for her link to old maps. is there anywhere i can get up to date road maps of the same area?
thanks
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- milk vender -- brian, 14:05:45 11/04/05 Fri
Does any one know how i can find out if my grandfather who was a milk vender (1906-1915 approximatly) owned his own buisiness or if he worked for someone else. he lived in blaina
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- Photo by Fred Probyn -- Vegas Morleys, 18:23:59 10/19/05 Wed
Thank you Fred for the photo of what we believe is of the Abertillery Fire Brigade before 1950? We know the names of two of the members and they are Kenneth Pitt who later was the Fire Chief. He is stting in the front row, 3rd. from the left. He is my Wife's Uncle Ken. The other member is my Uncle Charlie Coleman and he is at the extreme back of the group on his own.
Hilda & Ken Morley.
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- Mayberry -- Dennis Ridley, 11:16:38 09/17/05 Sat
Hi
I wonder if you could help me. I am looking for some information on my grandparents who came from Abertillery. I was told that they had a shop there in the 1920's but it had to close during the 1926 strike.
I also believe that they had some relations killed in the Six Bells mining disaster as I can remember my grandfather having to go back to identify the remains.
My grandfather was called William Vincent? Mayberry and his wife was Violet Stollard or Stoddard. They had two children while in Abertillery Arthur Mayberry and Nora Mayberry(my mother) and moved to Askern near Doncaster in Yorkshire.
I would like to hear from any remaining relations or people who can remember them or help with my searches.
Many thanks
Dennis Ridley.
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- Using Welsh -- lizzie, 01:32:46 10/13/05 Thu
I wonder! How many of you would like to gain extra knowledge of the Welsh that your child uses in Primary school- and would like to promote the use of the language into your daily routine ?
If so, please let me know! and we will arrange somewhere to meet soon.
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- Looking for -- Sheen, 14:06:54 07/25/05 Mon
Hello
I have been trying to trace the birth, death and other info of my stepfather Mr F Sheen. He and his wife Harriett lived at 82 Princess Street from about 1910 or so and definately until her death in 1953. My stepgrandfather was the Blacksmith and always talked of how he shoed all the horses but later resorted to making the wrought iron railings in Abertillery and around when the horses went. I visited Abertillery a couple of times in my childhood and was taken to visit relatives over the mountain. I am not sure whether Fred* Sheen was from the area originally or not. They had one child, Freddie, who as an adult married and lived in Newport. He was married to Clarence. Harriett was formely married to John Paget.
I wonder if there are any relatives who know of Freds birth and death dates. Its possible he died around 1965-70. I would also love to know the whereabouts of the Smithy and when it closed. Fred was a keen bowler and used to go on tour each year to Brighton etc but I'm not sure which team it was for.
I imagine the houses with outside loos were pulled down and replaced, is this so and if so when did this happen?
I hope something rings a bell with someone. I will revisit Abertillery but would like a little more info first. I Believe both Harriett and Fred were buried in the local churchyard.
Hoping to hear something.
Margaret
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- Victoria Street -- Carolyn, 20:24:10 11/02/05 Wed
I remember the shops on the right hand side in the 50's. There was a post office, wallpaper shop, Hilda's the hairdressers, think there was a hardware shop. Jukes's. Brookes and the Co-op on the opposite side.
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- abertillery road maps -- brian greaves, 17:51:31 11/02/05 Wed
hi. does anyone know where i can get a map showing the roads in and around abertillery and blaina ? perferably able to download for free. up to date ones and those of the 1800's
thanks brian
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- BrutallicA at the Arena - Friday November 4th -- Andy, 14:07:15 10/28/05 Fri
BrutallicA, MetallicA tribute, are coming back to the arena to rock your faces off this coming friday (4th Novemeber)
Just wanted to let you know in case you didn't already ~:-)
Last time we broke the attendance record - Lets do it again this time!
We're ready for a party, you guys were awesome last time, lets have it out!!
We have a website at www.brutallica.co.uk and a myspace account at www.myspace.com/brutallica - check out tunes, pics, set lists, bios etc. all the usual -
See you friday \M/
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- Website -- Jean Powell, 17:23:23 10/25/05 Tue
I think this is a wonderful website and the photos are great. It is so nice to be able to see my birthplace and hometown. It is wonderful to see the old photos and the newer ones to see how much it has changed. I love reading the messages and memories too. Many thanks.
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- TOM JONES. -- George, 14:52:13 05/31/05 Tue
I have heard stories in the past that in the 60s when Tom Jones first started off as a singer he was paid off at the Top Hat Cwmtillery and Arrail St Club, is this true!
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- Donald McCulloch c. 1929 -- Marie, 18:04:04 10/22/05 Sat
I am trying to find more information about Donald McCulloch's siblings and also their father Andrew McCulloch. I have the following rather scant information:
Andrew was a Railway Yard Foreman in Abergavenny. He lived in various accommodation in Abergavenny, with his wife Clara (nee Hancocks). They had 12 children and all were baptised in St. Mary's Church in Abergavenny. The 11th child was Donald McCulloch who lived at 101 Princess St., Abertillery in 1929. Donald's wife was called Ceridwen. I do not know if they had children. I am led to believe that Andrew was a lay preacher - possibly a Baptist. This would not appear to tie with the fact that his children were all baptised in St. Mary's. I am assured that he was a very devout Christian. As a small child, my mother recalled visiting relatives who lived in the Abertillery area. She recalled climbing a long hill to the relatives' house and believed that they either had a flower shop or that they grew flowers!(c. 1927)
Would any of the above jog anyone's memory to help me in my quest to know more about the McCulloch side of my family?
Clara McCulloch (Andrew's wife) died in Weston-s-Mare in 1929. I believe I may have found when Andrew died, but until the certificate arrives I am not certain. If correct his death was registered in Bedwellty in the June quarter of 1915.
I await responses to this message with great anticipation!
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- looking for... -- katy doherty (hillman), 18:43:20 10/24/05 Mon
hi its me katy again. im still looking for new information on my father, stephen hillman. i believe he died but have no information about him. e.g, what he liked, disliked, his hobbies. i dont even know what he looked like. im also looking for information on any of his family. all i know is that his dad was called michael hillman. they may be around the newport, gwent area but dont know for sure. if anybody could help me find them i would be eternally grateful. xxx
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- roseheyworth school,the british school -- paul, 23:02:31 10/20/05 Thu
i am looking for photots of roseheywoth and the british school.please can you email me on pmwzoot@hotmail.com thank you
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- aikido -- paul, 19:31:24 10/20/05 Thu
any one interested in learning aikido can do so in abertillery sports centre on wednesday evenings please email me for more info thanx paul
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- Blaenu Gwent photos -- Ian, 23:59:11 10/19/05 Wed
In 2 places it says click here but nothing happens. Nice photos.
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- Swimming Club -- Rachel, 21:15:55 10/15/05 Sat
Thank you Abertillery Swimming club for helping my little girl to swim. I hope she continues to improve and can one day represent the club. Special thanks to Stuart and Julie for the great help and the head coach for making us feel welcome.
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- Angie`s Wash Den -- Angie, 01:14:23 10/16/05 Sun
I would like to say thank you to all my customers but I am sorry to inform you that I will be moving on the 21st Oct to Church Street Ebbw Vale.
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- Thomas Lloyd -- Jackie, 17:37:24 10/01/05 Sat
Hello again everyone, I am still researching the Milkins family, and have come across some other name's that you may be able to help me with Thomas and Ginny Lloyd ,(Ginny looked like queen Anne) Thomas was down the mines in his younger days, the lived in Richmond Road, Sixbells, Abertillery.
Any info would be of great help Thanks for you time,
Regards
Jackie
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- Mining in 1800's -- Dianne, 01:08:46 10/15/05 Sat
Is there such a site or index for obtaining the actually names, families info etc for the workers in the mines around the 1800's. Most of my ancestors, as well as everyone else in those days,were miners and I would like to put some body to their family tree if possible.
I'm looking at Monmouthshire in Abertillery, Blaenavon, Llanhilleth areas.
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- The first Lymes Club road race -- Keri, 19:33:53 10/13/05 Thu
My father George Portingale who is 86 years old, won the first road race run by the Lymes Club, he is unsure of the year of the event and wondered if anyone had any information.
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- Ebbw Fach Development trust? -- Don, 14:30:33 10/13/05 Thu
The above as far as I know was wound up last year. I see in today's Western Mail that a day nursery in Cwmcelyn, Blaina is seeking staff and that company involved involved is run by the Ebbw Vale Development Trust and the Tredegar Development Trust supported by Blaenau Gwent Council. My question/point is is there any such trust now batting as it were for Abertillery and the Ebbw Fach valley since the demise of the Ebbw Fach Development Trust. If not, why not? Whilst on this occasion, the two trusts above involved seem to be aiding the Blaina area, I would assume by the titles that they stand up for the interests of Ebbw Vale and Tredegar. Are Abertillery, Llanhilleth and the Ebbw Fach valleys once again losing out?
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- gelli crug area -- paul, 19:20:48 10/11/05 Tue
hello.can anyone help me please i am looking for old photos of the gelli crug area if anyone can help me please email me on pmwzoot@hotmail.com thank you
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- Fever Hospital -- Keri, 21:16:20 10/09/05 Sun
Does anyone know the exact wherabouts of the old fever hospital, I know it was located behind Roch Street but would be interested to know where?
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- family history -- phil, 00:55:56 08/24/05 Wed
I am trying to trace Albert Pocknell who attended school in the Blaina area 1905 to 1911 roughly,age 5 to 11 then went to work in the coalmine, his Mum was Eliza Pocknell, Who spoke of crossin Mutton Tump, can anyone help at all.
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- HARRIS OF TILLERY ST -- DIANNE, 01:50:34 10/08/05 Sat
Looking for info on Harris family who resided at 73 Tillery Street in 1891-. William,wife Rachel, children Thomas, Levi, George, Rees, John, David, Amelia.
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- Grandparents -- john wright, 19:20:38 10/08/05 Sat
Dors any one remember my Grandparents and Aunties who lived at 47 tyllery road in yne 40's @50' by the surname of Wright.
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- SEARCHING FOR -- Jamie McCarthy., 19:26:08 10/06/05 Thu
My MOT!
Last seen in April 2005 when I taxed my car.
Any information of it's whereabouts would be greatly appreciated!
I've seen the adverts and I'm sure the DVLA are issuing plastic bullets as I type. I think they are now authorised to take your first-born, please help!
Actually, I've put my house keys down somewhere ... any ideas?
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- Grandmother -- Margaret woodward, 18:44:03 10/05/05 Wed
Don't know if anybody can help me as it was a long time ago my father left my mother when I was very young I eventually discovered he had died in 1968 I managed to get his birth certificate which said he was born in the workhouse tybryn in 1913 his mothers name was Edith Owen from Abertillery, as this was my paternal grandmother I have no information about her whatsoever and it would be nice to hear if anybody knows any information as regards to her.
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- Remember me? -- sandy lloyd, 11:55:00 10/05/05 Wed
does any1 know me? -- sandy lloyd, 13:53:40 09/15/05 Thu
Hi my name is sandy lloyd. Im an english girl who moved to abertillery april 01 at the age of 16,i moved to abertillery because i met my boyfriend called colin Goulding. I lived there for 2 years my firdt year was in a flat in gladstone street and then we went on to by our own house at 9 vivian street. Sadly the relationship never lasted and i moved back to england. I very ofen think of my life in abertillery, working at tvf for 1 year and RF brookes for the other year. I wondered if any1 could remember me as i made fiends with lots of people but neve stayed in toutch. I would also like to hear anything from colins family and friends as i miss them all very very much,any info contact me, thanks sandy x
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- looking for my dad -- Brandy Brookes, 05:49:07 10/05/05 Wed
My father name is thomas henry brookes born in englad. Married my mother in scarboro ontario "Danielle ", left when I was 9 months old, now 27. anyone no were i can find him, please tell me. would like to see him. B Brookes
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- looking for army family -- phil, 18:42:05 10/03/05 Mon
I am trying to find information on Albert Dudley in the second world war. Or any information on the Pocknell or Dudley family in the Blaina area from the early 1900's,
can anyone help
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- LOOKING FOR -- JUDY PARKER, 21:26:25 10/01/05 Sat
I AM TRYING TO LOCATE A MARY JANE HODGES WHO LIVED IN SCUNTHORPE LINCS IN 1958. SHE WAS MARRIED TO CHARLES HODGES AND MOVED BACK TO ABERTILLERY IN 1959( I THINK ).THEY HAD A DAUGHTER AGED 10/11 AT THE TIME. I WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME .
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- please help me find my father -- katy doherty (used to be hillman), 12:45:59 09/15/05 Thu
hi. im still looking for information on my father or my father's family. ive heard there is a stephen hillman in the abertillery area. this is also my father's name. if anyone knows him please get in touch. my email is bloomingmummy@yahoo.co.uk i was told my father died butthis is not certain. please help me. ive been looking for a long time now.
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- where is Twynyderyn nantyglo -- brian, 16:26:55 09/29/05 Thu
on my grandfathers birth certificate his place of birth is Twynyderyn nantyglo. is this an area of Nantyglo or a house name?does anybody know??
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- Glyn Milwr Blaina -- brian, 16:35:36 09/29/05 Thu
my father was born in Glyn Milwr, Blaina i remember happy holidays there in the early 60's (showing my age)i would dearly love to be able to see any photo's of the area of that time. Does any one remember Cwm Farm Blaina (where grandad was born
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- work -- phillip lewis, 18:09:18 09/11/05 Sun
i would like hear from any one who was a van boy at
wonderloaf bakery abertillery from 1966 to 1970.
most of us were only 15 at the time and had just
left school to start our first job.
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- Corporal Robert Charles Carter -- Graham Apthorpe, 07:25:52 09/16/05 Fri
I work at the local Council in Cowra, New South Wales Australia. Corporal Robert Charles Carter No 1029571 243 Squadron RAF is buried in our War Cemetery. He died in a motorcycle accident 2/12/1946. He was son of Robert Charles and Ellen Ann Carter of Abertillery Monmouthsire. I am wondering if there are any relatives in your area as we would like to contact them.
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- Supporting Abertillery Businesses -- webmaster, 14:00:53 09/21/05 Wed
There are excellent local businesses that need your custom and support. Some have taken out webpages on the Abertillery Business Online site - www.abertillery.biz
Support local business and use them where you can. End of surmon ;-))
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- Factory? -- George., 18:02:03 09/17/05 Sat
Can anyone remember the name of the factory that was located in the grounds of Six Bells Colliery Opposite Lancaster Villas. I think it was open around about 1967-1970.
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- Museum Photo of Miners -- Jill, 10:04:05 09/17/05 Sat
I have come across a photo entitiled 'Somerset miners brought to Abertillery to work the long wall system in the coal mines 19th Century' it is in Abertillery Museum. One of the miners looks very much like my Husband, his Great Grandfather was a Coal Miner from Somerset. Does anyone know approximately when this photo was taken and if there are any records of miners etc? Also how long the Somerset Miners were there, where they lived etc? His name was Elijah Heale born Kilmersdon c1826.
Any information would be gratefully received.
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- Greaves family -- brian greaves, 12:32:49 09/16/05 Fri
i'm trying to trace members of my family.Decendents of james and sarah (nee vale)greaves, who in 1901 lived at 1 duffryn road abertillery.Their children included george,walter, alice, mary and james.If anyone can help or would like to see the family tree then please drop me a line at briangreaves@tiscali.co.uk. I am hoping to visit the area in 2006.As i live in sussex it's not easy to just come down.Hope you can help.regards brian
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- does any1 know me? -- sandy lloyd, 13:53:40 09/15/05 Thu
Hi my name is sandy lloyd. Im an english girl who moved to abertillery april 01 at the age of 16,i moved to abertillery because i met my boyfriend called colin Goulding. I lived there for 2 years my firdt year was in a flat in gladstone street and then we went on to by our own house at 9 vivian street. Sadly the relationship never lasted and i moved back to england. I very ofen think of my life in abertillery, working at tvf for 1 year and RF brookes for the other year. I wondered if any1 could remember me as i made fiends with lots of people but neve stayed in toutch. I would also like to hear anything from colins family and friends as i miss them all very very much,any info contact me, thanks sandy x
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- my old home x -- sandy Lloyd, 13:45:57 09/15/05 Thu
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- business property -- mark, 14:15:59 08/16/05 Tue
Can anyone tell me of any business property or shops for rent in the town I have asked about but to no avail.
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- I have ties here? -- Lizzie, 23:27:32 09/14/05 Wed
After being a citizen of this town for 30 years, I recently find that a my great Aunt was married to a Six Bells inhabitant. I wonder if there are any descendants of Jack Lewis from Cwm cottage Road still around. He married my Grandma's youngest sister Jane Hughes from West Wales.
I remember their love for the motorbike they had, but never realised until really recently that Jack came from here. If anyone knows anything of his family would love to hear from you.
In one of my relatives album there is a picture of a beautiful band stand in Abertillery park - really impressive.Maybe someone here remembers their family ties to a West wales farming family a long time ago.
Lizzie
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- Congratulations -- Cheryl, 16:38:05 09/12/05 Mon
Can I take this opportunity to wish Carolyn and Clive Ellis a very special day (12/09/05)
AS the happy couple celebrate their anniversary we wish them lots of love
Cheryl & Malcolm
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- please help me find my father or his family -- katy doherty (used to be hillman), 13:02:29 09/12/05 Mon
hi. my name is katy im looking for information on my father stephen hillman. i was told he died in 1987, when i was just one year old but dont know for sure. im also looking for information on other members of his family. i would love to meet them whether he is dead or alive. please help me. my email address is bloomingmummy@yahoo.co.uk
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- family history -- phil, 16:31:47 09/11/05 Sun
I am trying to locate a school in the area, around 1905, there was a brick wall surrounding it, possibly a river beyond the wall, any ideas please
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- Farquhars in Abertillery -- Rexie Akwei, 12:31:54 09/10/05 Sat
I have found Abertillery Online very interesting and what a wonderful collection of photos & memories...
This is a long shot, but I am interested in information on Ronald Arthur Farquhar b. 2 Oct 1913 in Abertillery
(married 19 Aug 1945 Birmingham & died abt 1984 Plymouth). [My brother-in-law's grandfather].
His father was: Arthur Hervey Farquhar, a baker, b. abt 1874 Abergavenny (married abt 1897 Crickhowell).
His mother was Alice Maud Pitman, a dressmaker, b. 22 April 1876 Crickhowell (died 27 Feb 1942 Abertillery)
His brother was Kenneth Campbell Farquhar, b. abt. 1899 Abertillery
Alice Maud Pitman's father was Charles Pitman, a baker & confectioner, b. abt 1840 Abergavenny (married abt 1869 Abergavenny & died after 1901)
Her mother was Mary Jones b. abt 1844 Bridgewater, Somerset & died abt 1896
Because of the dates, I imagine Ronald & Kenneth were born and lived in Abertillery with their parents, I would be glad of any information to do with the family or The Pitmans.
I wonder if you might know of the family or know someone who might?
Thanks
Rexie Akwei
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- Any gardeners out there? -- Jenny, 12:25:19 08/16/05 Tue
Hi
I have two window sills that are in direct sunlight most of the day and don't know what sort of things to put in window boxes, I have painted outside on my little patio as I don't have a garden and want to 'pretty' it up and don't know what sort of things that like sunlight, the thing is it can get really hot as it is a sun trap, I tried flowers in pots years ago but they just give up in the heat.
Any ideas?
Kate
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