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- Bridgends Heritage
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Bridgend in the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. Dyffryn Llynfi Porthcawl Railway. A Pint of Myths and Legends, The Prince of Wales Inn. Bridgends Heritage Network Members. HUT 9 WW11 Prisoner Of War Camp. Dyffryn Llynfi and Porthcawl Railway. Bridgend's Heritage Network Members. Bridgend's Heritage Network is made up of local historical societies and partner organisations. Bridgend's Rural Development Team, reach:. Http:/ www.bridgendreach.org.uk/. Bridgend County Borough Council Conservation & Design Team:.
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- Bridgends Heritage
http://www.bridgendsheritage.com/bridgend's-heritage-network/bridgends-heritage-network-members.aspx
Bridgend in the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. Dyffryn Llynfi Porthcawl Railway. A Pint of Myths and Legends, The Prince of Wales Inn. Bridgends Heritage Network Members. HUT 9 WW11 Prisoner Of War Camp. Dyffryn Llynfi and Porthcawl Railway. Bridgend's Heritage Network Members. Bridgend's Heritage Network is made up of local historical societies and partner organisations. Bridgend's Rural Development Team, reach:. Http:/ www.bridgendreach.org.uk/. Bridgend County Borough Council Conservation & Design Team:.
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ἹΣΤΟΡΊΑ: Blackmore’s Maid of Sker
http://hellohistoria.blogspot.com/2012/03/blackmores-maid-of-sker.html
Blackmore’s Maid of Sker. Below is R.D. Blackmore's 'Maid of Sker' as told by Alun Morgan. These views are not mine but they are the views of the author. Alun Morgan) and this story is not meant to cause offence. This story has not the slightest resemblance to the previous one. Thus for everyone in the story with the exception of the villainous Chowne, has a happy ending. You can read the full version of R.D. Blackmore's 'Maid of Sker' here. The Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast. The Life of M...
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ἹΣΤΟΡΊΑ: Brynteg Comprehensive School and It's Crest
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Brynteg Comprehensive School and It's Crest. Brynteg House. 1923! Brynteg Comprehensive School, one of the largest secondary school in Wales is situated on Ewenny Road (B4265) opposite Heronsbridge School. The County School for Boys was officially opened on the 26. Pupils of Heol Gam Secondary Modern, 1959. Staff at Brynteg, 1989. Notable former pupils of Brynteg include: Nicole Cooke (Olympic Champion) , Carwyn Jones (First Minister for Wales), Gavin Henson (Rugby Player), Prof Keith Burnett (Professor ...
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ἹΣΤΟΡΊΑ: Three Bridges of Bridgend.
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Three Bridges of Bridgend. The Old Stone Bridge. By the start of the 1400's it seems that the ford, which was once the only crossing that connected the two hamlets of Nolton and Newcastle, had become inadequate. Sometime during the next twenty-five years the Old Stone Bridge was constructed. This was the structure that would give our town the name of Bridgend. Newspaper Article dated 31st August, 1775. On Monday the 21st of August 1775, Glamorgan was hit with a very heavy downpour of rain. At about n...
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ἹΣΤΟΡΊΑ: Victorian Traders: Nolton Street, 1895.
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Victorian Traders: Nolton Street, 1895. Top end of Nolton Street, c.1900! Transcribed from Kelly's Directory, 1895! 1, Nolton Street: Edwards and Co, Grocer. 1, Nolon Street: Mrs Jane Edwards, Milliner. 3, Nolton Street: Garw Water Co. 3, Nolton Street: United Mortgage Co Limited. 4, Nolton Street: Singer and Co. 6, Nolton Street: Miss Kate Hewitt, Temperance Hotel. 7, Nolton Street: Emily Marie Francis, Draper. 12, Nolton Street: Henry Abbott, Tailor. 14, Nolton Street: James Gibbon, Grocer. Sophia Loui...
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ἹΣΤΟΡΊΑ: Whatever happened to Dunraven Castle?
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Whatever happened to Dunraven Castle? Dunraven Castle, a building that I have written extensively about was a castellated manor house that stood on the cliffs of Southerndown, South Wales. It is now nothing more than ruins entwined by beautiful gardens. But what happened? In 1803 Mr Thomas Wyndham made alterations to the Manor House as did his grandson Edwin (the son of Countess Caroline of Dunraven) in 1858! After the Second World War the Manor House was used as a WTA Guest House. The property and g...
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ἹΣΤΟΡΊΑ: Tragedy of Drink: A Farm Labourers Crime.
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Tragedy of Drink: A Farm Labourers Crime. A View of the Congregational Chapel, North Pertherton, 1909. Of January, 1913 the town of North Pertherton was left in shock after a 'triple tragedy'. The man responsible for this tragedy was a relative of mine, Frank Atyeo. Of November Frank was arrested under the charge of drunk and disorderly and assaulting a police officer. For this offence he was imprisoned for twenty-one days with hard labour. After serving his sentence Frank Atyeo was given the opportunity...
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ἹΣΤΟΡΊΑ: Ann Maddocks (Nee Thomas) & Wil Hopcyn
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Ann Maddocks (Nee Thomas) and Wil Hopcyn. Ann Maddocks (Nee Thomas) The Maid of Cefn Ydfa. Born in 1704 - Baptised 8th of May 1704. Her exact birth date is unknown). Place of residence: Cefn Ydfa. Father: William Thomas of Cefn Ydfa. Mother: Catherine Thomas (Nee Price) of Tynton, Llangeinor - (sister of Rees Price father of the Philosopher Richard Price.). William Thomas died in 1706 leaving Ann as the heiress of the Cefn Ydfa Estate. Ann was married to Anthony Maddocks (jr) on the 4th of May 1725.
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ἹΣΤΟΡΊΑ: Mary Prout: Infanticide at Amroth.
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Mary Prout: Infanticide at Amroth. A View of High Street, Narberth. Mary Prout was born to Thomas and Mary Prout sometime during the December of 1842. (She was later baptised on January 29th, 1843.) Thomas who was born c.1815, married Mary Llewellyn in 1836. The family originated from and lived in Amroth. It is not known how she came to be at the workhouse but we know that on the 9th of April, 1864 she gave birth to a baby girl named Rhoda. At an inquest that was held on Tuesday 24th of May at Saundersfo...
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