- Family Ties -- David Hale, Sat, Feb 07 2004, 16:31:11
I wonder if there is anyone who can help me? Does anyone know who provided the photos and/or text for Album One on the Cwmtillery website? Was it anyone related to the Hale family? I was born in Cwmtillery and my grandfather is in the photos with my Aunt Olive and Aunt Evelyn. Also my grandmother Hannah Mercy Hale nee Shearn. Grandfather was Sunday School Supt of Red Brick Chapel. Any information would be welcomed - anybody connected with this family or has stories or knowledge of the Hales. They ran a Grocers Shop at Providence Villa in Tillery Road. I am particularly interested to trace any descendents of Isaac, Harold and also Charles and/or Jack. Please Please can anyone help????
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- The plans for the proposed wind farm will be on public display. -- webmaster, Tue, Jan 27 2004, 18:56:15
Dates for the displays.
Ebenezer Church Abertillery on Monday February 2nd between 2.30pm and 8pm.
St Peter’s Church Station Road Blaina on Thursday February 5th between 2.30pm and 8pm.
And
Brynmawr’s St Mary’s Church on Saturday February 7th between 10am and 4pm.
If you love the area these are venues not to be missed.
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- WEST BANK -- Beryl Magson nee Wilkins, Fri, Jan 23 2004, 11:25:17
My Grandmother Mary Ann Adams married Henry John Wilkins in 1920.The Adams family lived at 60 West Bank for many years James who married Jane Milton in 1882 at LLanhilleth came from Somerset. The Milton family, John, Sarah and Jane,who all came from Somerset lived here in 1881 and John was a Cokemaker.Any help would be appriciated.
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- cock and chicken school -- Dave Williams, Tue, Aug 27 2002, 19:56:22
Does anyone know how the school got its name? My Mother went to this school in the late 30's early 40's and has a photo of herself and class mate. Will try and get the photo scanned and posted in the mean time does anyone remember Maureen Roberts from around this time? Will pass on any messages.
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- The school was built on the side of the mountain called cock and chick, hence the name (NT) -- les, Wed, Aug 28 2002, 18:58:25
- Re: cock and chicken school -- Roy Woodward of West Bank, Cwmtillery, Sat, Sep 07 2002, 18:57:05
- thanks Roy, its great to have your input (NT) -- les, Sat, Sep 07 2002, 21:49:19
Re: cock and chicken school -- Dave, Mon, Sep 09 2002, 0:52:15
- Re: cock and chicken school -- Matthew Lewis, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 13:24:16
- Re: cock and chicken school -- DaveW, Mon, Sep 09 2002, 14:22:23
- Re: cock and chicken school -- Tricia Williams, Mon, Sep 30 2002, 10:05:57
lot of intresting replies to this, I'll have to make a few enquires. (NT) -- Les, Mon, Sep 30 2002, 18:13:37
- tracey angel ian hollins -- mark blanchard, Tue, Dec 30 2003, 7:03:24
looking for tracey snowball or ian hollins any info would be great emails would b better love to talk to them cheers
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- Mark, I sent you a email 30/12/03. (NT) -- Les, Tue, Dec 30 2003, 8:39:42
Re: tracey angel ian hollins -- mark blanchard, Tue, Dec 30 2003, 20:24:12
- Re: tracey angel ian hollins -- martyn thomas, Wed, Dec 31 2003, 11:13:37
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Tony Blanchard -- les, Sun, Sep 07 2003, 8:34:47
Tony,
Just noticed your entry on the Guest Map. Drop me an email if you can,Gwyn and Betty would like to know how the family is getting on.
Les
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- Looking for information -- Raymond Reginald Carter and Marjorie Morgan, Sat, Dec 13 2003, 13:36:56
Looking for any information on the above who lived at 11, Winifred Terrace, known 1971 or thereabouts.
All information in confidence. Raymond worked as Coal Hewer at Cwmtillery mines.
Any information greatly appreciated.
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- Holiday Greetings from Vegas. -- Vegas Morleys, Thu, Dec 11 2003, 16:55:35
Les:Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you and your family. It is a joy to log on to your site, thank you.
Hilda & Ken Morley in Las Vegas.
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- HULME's -- Dai, Wed, Oct 10 2001, 7:27:35
Does anyone remember the Hulme's of Penybont? Do they still live in Cwmtillery? They were quite a big family - I used to hang about with them when I was a nipper. I now live in Lowestoft and, haven't gotten up to my home stomping-ground in years? How is the 'old place'?
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- Re: HULME's -- les, Wed, Oct 10 2001, 15:20:20
- Re: HULME's -- Mike Callaghan, Mon, Oct 15 2001, 11:09:02
- Re: HULME's -- JEFFERY TAYLOR, Fri, Nov 02 2001, 18:05:24
- Re: HULME's -- Lesley Butcher, Tue, Nov 06 2001, 18:48:18
- Dai, if you want a message passed on I see George most days (NT) -- Les, Sun, Dec 23 2001, 21:07:54
- Re: HULME's -- robert hughes, Tue, Jan 01 2002, 8:01:03
- Re: HULME's -- MARK HULME, Thu, May 30 2002, 14:11:28
- Re: HULME's -- Lynette, Sun, Nov 30 2003, 7:46:58
- Ancestors from 'East Side Cwmtillery" -- Lynne, Tue, Sep 03 2002, 5:40:28
I have a record from a parish register of St Peters in Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, that says Trevor GAUT died Sept 12 1911 aged 21 years and that he was born, or from East Side Cwmtillery.
Can anyone shed any light on this fellow? The name could be recorded as GANT GAWT GOUTE GOUGHT etc.
Also, what county is Cwmtillery in? I've been trying to find this place in the 1901 online census and it requires a county to perform the search. I've tried Gwent, Blaenau and Blaenau Gwent to no avail.
Lynne
New Zealand
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- Family history -- Lee Roberts, Wed, Oct 29 2003, 12:33:58
My grandmother Lucy Victoria Newth grew up in Cwm/Cwmtillery in the 20's/30's and I would like to find out more about that side of the family. I know there are several relatives still down there and would like to find out more about the family. Anyone with further info can contact me by e-mail on damgman1978@yahoo.co.uk
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- Looking for Granville Milton -- Kathy Nemaric, Wed, Apr 16 2003, 5:14:37
Hello.. I am looking for my mother's cousin Granville Milton. My mother says he's still living in Cwmtillery, as well as his brother Keith. I have been working on the Milton family genealogy and would love to pass on what I have to them, and see what they may have to share as well. I am unable to find an online telephone or address directory. Can anyone help me get in touch with them? Thank you! -- Kathy Nemaric, Orlando, Florida
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- I see Granville most weeks, if you want me to pass anything on to him, use my email (NT) -- les, Wed, Apr 16 2003, 18:50:05
- Re: Looking for Granville Milton -- richard, Tue, Apr 29 2003, 0:52:47
- Re: Looking for Granville Milton -- Roger Milton, Tue, Oct 28 2003, 23:28:20
- Lawful Advice -- cheryl, Mon, Oct 13 2003, 0:23:51
Dont forget that Peter Law will be on hand at the Council Offices (Mitre Street) on Friday 17th to answer all your questions 2pm to 4pm
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William Rogers -- Bill Rodgers, Sat, Oct 04 2003, 13:27:57
Seeking any info on William or Ebenezer Rogers from Cwmtilly. Are ther any living Rogers still located in Cwmtilly area?
Thanks
Bill Rodgers
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- Fielding and Winnifred Terraces -- Jonathan Hicks, Sat, Sep 27 2003, 20:40:35
Hello,
My great, great grandfather, Fred Fielding, built Winnifred and Fielding Terraces, also Oswald House (now the Paradise Club) and subsequently ran the shop in Fielding Terrace. I visited the site of Fielding Terrace today, with my family, and spoke to some of the residents of Winnifred Terrace. Does anyone have any old photographs of these buildings, particularly Fielding Terrace. My mum, Fred's grand-daughter, and I would love to see what these streets looked like.
Many thanks!
Jonathan Hicks
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- anyone know? -- jan, Tue, Sep 02 2003, 16:46:15
does anyone out there remember gwen bibey from west bank ? I would love to hear from you. tell me about her childhood and teenage days.what she did and who her friends were.
My sister and I miss her greatly and to share some of her memories with you would be lovely.
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- Monkey Parade -- les, Sun, Dec 02 2001, 21:02:25
I have been asked to place the following message..all replies will be passed on
les
Monkey Parade
Can anyone remember the "Monkey Parade" in Abertillery town? I'm talking mid 40s early 50s now
As a Cwmtillery girl, most Sunday evenings we used to get together, that is the Cwmtillery gang of girls and head for town. Only Sunday best clothes were allowed on this night out. There, we would walk from Church Street at the one end of town to the other end of Somerset Street and back again, we did this all night. Laughing and admiring all the young men, also around town in gangs.
Sometimes, a new face would appear and the chatter of, where is he from, and wonder what's his name, would echo in the gang all night.
I know Brynmawr also had a Monkey parade, and I suppose most towns did
Not sure how it came by the name, but this was the Monkey Parade
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- Edward john clay,my father -- Graham Clay, Sat, Jun 21 2003, 11:42:39
Susan Parry... 24th July 2002
I am trying to find the birth of my grandfather who died in 1946. His name was Edward John Clay and he lived at no. 8 Princess street. He was married to Olive Georgina Hopkins from Cwmtillery. I have been searching for the place and date of birth for almost a year, and cannot find any trace of him before 1920 at the above address. I believe that Edward had a sister Mary, who might have two surviving sons. They used to live at Pen Y Bont and were named Charlie and Billy Powell. I am hoping that someone looking at this site might be able to put me in touch with them.
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To Susan parry,who is looking for Edward John Clay-
He was my Father,please contact me on the above e-mail,it is my sons computer and e-mail,but it will be deliverd to me.
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- could anyone help -- cherie edwards, Wed, Aug 13 2003, 23:01:05
Could anyone please help,
im looking for details about my greatgrand father
his name was thomas henry edwards,he was born in the 1900,s
and died in 1959,he married mary ann francis,and lived at 146 alma st,he later moved to 7 norman st were he died.
The only details i have is that he worked as a colliery ropeman and surface labourer,but im having problems trying to find out which colliery he worked in,if anyone could please help me i would be very greatfull or is there any records that i could read to find out this information thanks again, please feel free to email me with any details
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Monkey Parade -- Trevor Gardner, Sat, Aug 09 2003, 12:30:11
We have just found your page, We came to Australia in 1970 and reading the names from the past brought back a lot of memories.My name is Trevor Gardner and my wife is Dorsy, nee Allen, Names like the Bibey Sisters, Betty Smith, and her sister,Dorsy`s old mate June Tucker,The Millers and all the rest. Yes the Monkey Parade was a Highlight and no mistake. Good Memories.
Keep up the good work.
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- pit ponies -- gabriella, Wed, Aug 06 2003, 16:48:36
pit ponies where did they go when the mining stopped , how bad were injurys sustained , where illegal operations taken place , such as the pit ponies having to do extra shifts , if pit ponies still live or if their family members are alive and live in the uk , england , near the towns hartlepool, manchester , durham excetera , will you please email me letting me know so i can visit them and learn more about them , thanks
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- Abertillery Town boys choir -- Terry Cobner, Sun, Aug 03 2003, 8:36:16
On a recent visit to the museum, in what was once the `Market Hall` , I enquired if there was any information as to the whereabouts of the `Shield` won by Abertillery Town Boys Choir in 1958 and at that time kept at the British School.
The `Shield`, which was approximately 3ft in diameter, was won by the choir at what I believe was the `Bristol Co-operative choral competition` for 3 consecutive years.
No one seemed to know where it has gone.
If anyone has any information as to where this shield has gone I would appreciate an e.mail
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- Methodist Church East side -- E Hackling, Mon, Jul 28 2003, 15:40:10
I am attempting to compile a history of Methodism in Abertillery and cannot find much information about East Side. Can anyone help?
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- find a friend -- karen allen, Wed, Oct 09 2002, 21:09:28
I am trying to find my childhood friend Carol White sometimes known as Carol Eacott. While we were kids she lived on Brace Avenue. Anyone know where she is now? Would love to get in touch again.
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- Jones' buses -- Stephen Morgan, Fri, Feb 07 2003, 19:13:13
Earlier in the week there was a article in the Argus about a Jones' bus down in Eastbourne. Intrigued by this I have been looking for some web sites on the buses and was lead here.
My family are an old Warmturn family, my grandmother belongs to the Bobbetts, and I spent a lot of my early years there playing on the tip amongst the old coal drams.
Back in the 1950s my grandfather, Jack Pritchard, used to clean for Jones' buses. He only had one arm, and, so the story goes, one night he fell down into the pit under the bus and couldn't climb out. He was found the following morning suffering from exposure.
I have a photograph of myself standing in front of one of Jones' "New" coaches around 1959, it was taken on a day trip but I can't remember where.
I'd like to see some more photos, and I'd like some info on The Jones Preservation Society.
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- The Friends of St Paul’s Churchyard Annual Report 2002/03 -- les, Thu, May 29 2003, 22:18:10
I have loaded to the site “The Friends of St Paul’s Churchyard Annual Report 2002/03”. There is a link to this word document on the front page of the site and on the St Paul’s page. I’m sure after you have read the report you will see just how much has been carried out and how much is planned for the future. If anyone requires more information on the Friends of St Paul’s Churchyard, please, just email me.
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- A Company 3 (V) Royal Regiment of Wales -- Phillip Small, Sun, Apr 20 2003, 19:15:48
Anyone out there that was a member of the above 1971 - 1975(ish).. Names recalled: - Len Adams, Roger Taylor, Ron Barton, Tommy Crandon, Fox, Roger Rees. The lads from Blackwood and Llanhilleth. Memory not as good as it was but I'm sure more names will spring to mind.
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- Schools -- les, Tue, Apr 08 2003, 22:24:42
Hi everyone, I'm looking for any history of Cwmtillery school (cock and chick) and the blaentillery School, also looking for old photos as well. My aim is to put a page of school history on the website. If you think you have something to include, please send it in to me, no matter how small, perhapes we can capture another section of history for the site.
Hope you are well and many thanks for your support
Les
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- Dr Stanley Mitchell- Cwmtillery Pit Doctor 1949-1953 HELP!!! -- Mike Bull, Tue, Apr 15 2003, 18:54:46
Further to my earlier information request about the same person, I now have more details of his life that might aid the right person in recognising him, and thus revealing more info for us;
Dr Stanley Cyril Mitchell, of Irish birth, would have been in his mid/late sixties at the time he lived in Cwmtillery, approx 1949-1953, at 28, Gwern Berthi Road, with his partner Sara 'Sally' Mitchell and three young children. Stanley was apparently employed as a doctor for the pit, I suppose by the Miner's Union or whatver it was in those days?
Can anyone remember ANYTHING about this man, his life there, work, who exactly he would have been employed by, where those records might be, ANYTHING that might help us at all to find out more about him? What was the local paper at the time? Can that be searched? Really, ANYTHING! I can't stress how important it is to us to learn even the tiniest shreds of new info.
Feel free to email, and thanks so much!
Mike
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- WATKINS FAMILY HISTORY -- IRIS, Thu, Apr 17 2003, 22:32:22
I have previously posted a message looking for info regarding Edgar Lewis Watkins born 1887 and lived in Cwmtillery in 1910-1921. I have now traced his brother Rees as living at the High Street Royal Hotel with his wife Franics and her mother Elizabeth Evans, licensed victualler. The had a son Arthur J Watkins, born in 1901 and I wonder if anyone knows anything of him. I am hoping to come back to Cwmtillery in the next few months and hope to find some more info.
Also, does anyone have any past connections to the Powell Tillery Gymnasium (about 1905/1910) or have any old photos that may have belonged to your relatives from that erra. I seem to have reached a real brick wall and would love to make the next connection.
Regards
Iris
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- WATKINS FAMILY HISTORY -- IRIS, Sun, Aug 11 2002, 1:29:09
Seeking links or information regarding decendants of Edgar Lewis Watkins born 1887. Brothers Rees, John, Gau William, Gwilym and sisters Sarah Ann and Gwenllian. Live in Ty Dan Y Wal in 1910 when he married Hannah Maria Bird. " daughters, Hannah Muriel (my mother) and Iris Eileen. Lived in Clynmawr Street in 1911 and at 98 Tillery Street in 1914. Member of St Johns Gymnast Club in Ebbw Vale and in 1908 Olympics. If you have any link at all, however small, please let me know.
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- JONES/DAVIES OF ABERTILLERY -- Dianne, Tue, Apr 15 2003, 7:50:18
Found your sight by accident and found it to be very interesting and thought I'd see if anyone had any information on my clan.
Looking for info on William Thomas Lamey Jones known as Thomas who married Amelia Davies in 1898 in Abertillery.
William lived in Tillery St in 1898 possibly with father Inigo and mother Agnes. Amelia lived at 6 Gray St Abertillery. Amelia's father was David Davies possible mother or sister Mary. William and Amelia lived at 48 Gray St by the 1901 census with daughter Agnes 1 yr old but don't know much after that besides them migrated to Australia about 1911.
Anyone who might have a connection or info on any of the above would greatly like to here from you.
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- Ty Pwdr -- Joanne, Mon, Mar 31 2003, 19:17:21
I would like to know if anyone has any information about a farm in Cwmtillery called Tyr Pwdr (which I believe is still standing and lived in) in the 1840s and 1850s. My great great grandfather was born there in 1856 and I am trying to find out if the family owned the farm or just rented it. Their name was Samuel.
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- Queen's Hotel,Blaina -- Vegas Morleys, Tue, Mar 18 2003, 14:26:59
Les: Thank you for showing the photograph of the Queen's Hotel in Blaina. On our many visits to Abertillery from the States in the past we dined there often with our friends. Seeing the photo brings back many happy memories of the times we spent in the Queen's.
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- Stanley Cyril Mitchell GP 1948/9 to 1953 -- Mike Bull, Tue, Mar 04 2003, 17:18:40
Hi, we're looking for any information on a Stanley Cyril Mitchell, who was a GP in Cwmtillery roughly within the dates given above. He was the partner- non married, we believe-of our main search subject, one Sarah Cuncliffe/Mitchell. (Known as 'Sally' apparently) She was a fair bit younger than him, and is quite possibly from the Lancashire area and would have thus had an accent to match-can anyone remember these people from that time please?
We know he was a locum in Abercynon after leaving Cwmtillery and that he died around 1962/64. Sarah/Sally was last known of at an address in Cardiff-13 Ferry Road-in 1964.
Anyone, anything?!
Thanks!
Mike
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- Chivers of Cwmtillery -- Angharad, Sun, Mar 02 2003, 19:36:48
Looking for any information re: Chivers Family. My grt-grt-grt grandafather, Joseph Chivers, was one of the first winders at Cwmtillery Pit. Family owned Tillery Fountain pub,lived along Alma street. Any information would be greatfully received. Angharad
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- Red Rovers FC -- Leigh Jenkins, Sat, Mar 02 2002, 8:59:07
I have a photo of my grandfather and his team mates of Red Rovers FC in the 1920/1 season. I should like to find out more about the team and any other info on the thriving local soccer leagues of that era. Anyone got any info? Bamp's name was Alex Axford. He was a well known local character around Aber and Cwmtillery and he worked on the saw in Cwmtillery pit until the mid 60s.
Congrats Les on an excellent site.
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- Des and Alf young -- Mike Landers, Sat, Dec 21 2002, 21:12:26
I have a photograph of the above taken at Pontypool park
with members of the ST Pauls gymnastic team
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- Merry Christmas -- David Fry, Fri, Dec 20 2002, 19:21:48
To every one that uses this site.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
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- NEW YEAR -- STUART HUTCHINGS(the hutch), Fri, Jan 03 2003, 13:30:03
A very happy New Year to all in Cwmtillery.
and all who use this great site.
regards
the Hutch
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- James Family Cwmtillery -- Lewis James, Mon, Dec 02 2002, 0:16:34
My grans youngest brother was Lewis James born about 1885 at Cwmtillery,in 1891 the family lived at 4, Brookside Row, he married Sarah Jane Roderick, and some of their childrens names were Lewis, Harry, Billy, May and Eva. Lewis also had a sister Clara who married Wm Hopkins. The electoral register shows Wm and Clara in 1925 living on Old Penny Bont Road, some of their children were named Eva, Elizabeth, Clara and Ethel. It was said the family emigrated to U.S.A. but returned to either Abertillery or Cwmtillery.
Does anyone know any descendants of these children, I would dearly love to make contact with them
From Marianne (Nottinghamshire)
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- re top hat school days -- derek chunky thomas, Tue, Jun 18 2002, 19:15:58
hi my name is bill perry from cwmtillery i have just gone on the net and seen youre message you now me well if you want contact or any information send me youre email adress
john fibo dia bob send there regards
see you in oak streetclub when youre next
home
looking forward to youre reply
my email adress is billperry@breathe.com
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- so much information -- gwenllian oneill, Sat, Nov 02 2002, 19:28:46
What a treat to see the green green grass of home, while we here are experiencing a drought. I certainly will log on to your web site . Any news about our valley is always welcome. I lived in Blaina . Would love to hear from any one . Gwenllian
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- Colliery Manager -- Malcolm Munro, Sun, Oct 13 2002, 12:33:25
Excellent website
Have stumbled across it while looking in BBC Website search for Countryfile!! Recognised Cwmtillery as my Grandmothers birthplace. She was one of three children born to a John Thomas Williams who was at one time Assist Manager in 1891 and it appears became manager by her brothers birth date of 1898. I noticed the list of managers listed a T J Willaims and not J T Williams. Is this one and the same I am sure it must be. I have the original handwritten birth certificates.
Can anyone confirm the link or agree with the record, they lived in Cwmtillery house. J T Williams married a Bessie Parminter in 1888 in Bridgwater, Somerset. His father on his Marriage certificate is William Williams at Blaina, Monmouth and he was a Mill Manager. My Grandmothers father must have moved back to Wales where he became the Assist Manager at Cwmtillery. I have often wondered about and been proud of my Welsh blood, I am also 1/4 Scots but I am afraid the rest of me is English!
Will get to Cwmtillery one day. I live in Dorset where my father settled after WWII and early retirement from the Tank Regiment at Bovington.
Best wishes to all in Cwmtillery
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- TOP HAT SCHOOL DAYS -- DERECK CHUNKY THOMAS, Sun, May 19 2002, 17:51:43
HI DEREK
REMEMBER ME? I WAS IN SCHOOL WITH YOU,I ALSO REMEMBER THE DAYS AT THE SHEEP DIP.
THE TOP HAT CLOSED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO.
ALL THE BEST
PEARL WILLIAMS NEE MORGAN
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- Album 11 -- Lisa Ludford, Sun, Sep 29 2002, 4:23:04
I was just going through Album 11 under pictures. I'm very interested in speaking with Patricia (the person who most likely sent in the school picture of Lily May Cockayne.
I've just returned from a holiday to Abertillery and while there decided to do a little investigation into my family tree. In doing so, I've learned that my Grandmothers' Grandparents were also Cockayne and also from the Forest of Dean. I'm wondering if there may be a connection of course. If Patricia has anymore information, please contact me at the email listed above. Thank you kindly. Lisa
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- Re Cwmtillery pit -- Ian Moor, Thu, Sep 26 2002, 18:26:24
A Sylvester is a name fore a tool used for pulling
HEAVY OBJECTS IT WAS ALSO CALLED A BULLER
IT HAD A LONG HANDLER WITH CHAINS BOTH ENDS.
ALL THE BEST BILL PERRY
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- The Friends of St. Paul's Churchyard -- Les, Thu, Apr 25 2002, 21:15:06
The Friends of St. Paul's Churchyard
What is it?? Well, it’s a project at St Paul’s Church, which started November 2001. Cwmtillery is in the unfortunate position of receiving little or No funding for the maintain of the church grounds. To overcome this volunteers are spending hours of there own time, rebuild steps, paths, erecting fences, removing over grown brambles and trees. The list is endless, and already improvement can be seen, but an abundance of labour and financial help is still required. I have loaded a page covering this in more detail, the links of which I have placed on the front page and on the St.Paul’s page. I have also included a few images showing progress and area’s targeted, I plan also to update the images as and when new developments arise.
I hope you will take the time to read and hopefully support this project. If you need any other information please drop me a line.
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- 1901 census -- Jan Dench, Sat, Sep 14 2002, 10:05:07
For anyone researching family tree, the goverment site for 1901 census is finally up and working. Its only test site at moment, operates Mon - Fri 9am -7pm. But after 9 months it is available and it does work.
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- cwmtillery pit -- Ian Moore, Sat, Aug 31 2002, 22:27:26
can anyone tell me what a sylvester is/was? my grandfather was killed in 1947 when the roof collapsed, a sylvester was mentioned in the accident report, apparently it was'nt used
did it hold the roof up??
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- Mary Queen of Scots -- Jason, Mon, Mar 25 2002, 20:37:32
I would like to thank everyone who posted a message about Mary Queen Of scots.
Thank you all
Jason.
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- Cwmtillery reservoir -- huw, Thu, Jul 18 2002, 12:57:43
I'm trying to get some information about Cwmtillery Reservoir for a school summer project. Stuff like date of construction, depth and volume. Any information would be gratefully received. Thank you for any answers, I think the reservoir is one of the most beautiful parts of our country.
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- MINERS WELFARE CLUB -- PHIL, Tue, Jul 16 2002, 19:59:45
CAN ANY ONE REMEMBER THE MINERS WELFARE AND SOCIAL
CLUB IN TILLERY ST I THINK IT CLOSED IN THE LATE
SIXTYS AND ARE THERE ANY PHOTOGRAPHS..
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- Green Meadow Cottages Cwmtillery -- Dave Williams, Sun, Jul 14 2002, 19:03:27
My grandfather was born at the above address in 1908 and lived there at least untill he married in 1934, the family may have continued to live there. His name was George Roberts and his father was James Roberts any info or photos would be appreciated. Does anyboby know if the cottages still exist today and were they really cottages?
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- Cwmtillery -- David Dix, Fri, Jun 21 2002, 22:56:37
Does anyone (especially the webmaster), know where the Parish of Cwmtillery starts and finishes?
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- hello Cwmtillery fab site you have -- Brian Anderson (Bunny), Sat, May 25 2002, 2:47:48
good morning fello welsh people
my name is Brian Anderson (abertillery)
i left wales in 1966 to come to canada
and meet my family i was raised by my grandmother
mrs ivy liddington
iwent to gelli-crug secondary school with lots
of people from cwmtillery
if any one out there remembers this name
please reply
thanks for now Brian
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- Re: hello Cwmtillery fab site you have -- les, Sun, May 26 2002, 10:43:07
- Re: hello Cwmtillery fab site you have -- Ian moore, Mon, May 27 2002, 20:16:59
- Re: hello Cwmtillery fab site you have -- john meredith, Wed, Jun 12 2002, 13:40:17
- Re: hello Cwmtillery fab site you have -- Karen Allen, Sun, Jun 23 2002, 8:42:57
Thank you for using the Cwmtillery message board
Re: Ancestors from 'East Side Cwmtillery" -- pearl, Wed, Feb 19 2003, 18:08:25
Re: Monkey Parade -- Dave Thomas, Thu, Dec 27 2001, 17:22:58
