This document is a snapshot of content from a discontinued BBC website, originally published between 2002-2011. It has been made available for archival & research purposes only. Please see the foot of this document for Archive Terms of Use. North East North West South West In November 2006 and Dictrict Historical Society The army on manoeuvres during the Second World War. At the beginning of the war the army had called for some of the area's farms to be taken over in order to create a firing range. your comments Races Photo Gallery School 1947 Trotting Club in the Snow 's Red Kite Centre Mini Site Vic Allen, Irby, Wirral, Cheshire I was born just outside Trgaron and that is my father standing at the back third from the left! He was also called Vic Allen (Big Vic)Victor Allen. Wed Feb 3 16:36:51 2010 Sarah Monks Stockport My grandmother was born at Fullbrook Mill. Her grandfather had been the miller and the mill was still in her family. She later moved to London and ran a dairy. As I believe her name before marriage was Elisabeth Margaret Hughes, I suspect the Mary Hughes would have been her mother, and she may even be one of the women in the picture. I believe she had two other sisters. Mon Aug 24 16:27:51 2009 Barbara Rushton, Colne Lancashire This is wonderful the memories arejust flooding back. i was here in 1969 on a pony trecking holiday with my school. i {or rather we } stayed in a hotel in the town square the name escapes me but some of our group stayed at the bryn ouwel? guest house just up the road. oh what a wonderful week. still have vivid memories even after 40 years would
love to re visit one day xx Mon Jul 13 18:36:36 2009 Di Wowk - Gold Coast Australia Sorry I cannot contribute to any history of the above but howeveri am trying to locate a friend, Mary Spetch-Jones who was born in Bournemouth. I met her in Australia when she was living here for some time. She also had a twin. She has two sons, one Lee not sure of the other and is married to a Geoff Spetch. We lost contact about 20 years ago when she returned to the UK and would like to say hello.any relation? Fri Apr 24 10:06:49 2009 Mary Spetch (nee Jones) Bournemouth I was raised in from the age of six months to the age of Ten years old.my parents John Lloyd Jones and Moira Jones. I have three Sisters, Maureen Jones, my twin. Susan Jones and Beverly Jones who was born later in Bournemouth.We lived in a little house called "Teguin" nr Pentreisaf. My Aunt and Uncle still live in Pentreisaf, their names are Matte and Ian Evans.It would be nice to hear from some one who once knew us. I have some very happy memories of. I am now fifty two years old. Sun Nov 23 16:35:44 2008 Desnee Pennells from Worthing Sussex My Great grandparents came from the area and I am researching the family history. I have an old photo of my mother's Auntie Maggie with her cousin, at a family farm in. I'm not sure of the spelling but it sounds like Timbedu. Is there such a farm? I would be most grateful if you can identify it for me. Many thanks. Desnee Wed Feb 28 09:56:00 2007 This site is now closed and cannot accept new comments.
North East North West South West In November 2006 and Dictrict Historical Society Mr Llew Evans the butcher with Huw Evans, his grandson, in front of Castle House Races Photo Gallery School 1947 Trotting Club in the Snow 's Red Kite Centre Mini Site
North East North West South West In November 2006 and Dictrict Historical Society The boys take a break. At the back are Gareth Lloyd and Dafydd Phillips and in the front, from left to right, are Gildas Jones, Emyr Jones, John Walters, Lewis Evans, John Jones and Dai Rhystyd Hughes Races Photo Gallery School 1947 Trotting Club in the Snow 's Red Kite Centre Mini Site
North East North West South West In November 2006 and Dictrict Historical Society Staff of the Blaenpenal and District Agricultural Co-operative Society on the day the society was taken over by Cardiganshire Farmers Ltd, 1 May 1971. Races Photo Gallery School 1947 Trotting Club in the Snow 's Red Kite Centre Mini Site
North East North West South West In November 2006 and Dictrict Historical Society One of the earliest photographs of Mart - behind the Railway Hotel. In the photograph, Mr Llew Evans, Castle House, can be seen standing at the bullock's head. Races Photo Gallery School 1947 Trotting Club in the Snow 's Red Kite Centre Mini Site
North East North West South West In November 2006 and Dictrict Historical Society The Central Garage still sells petrol although the price has increased considerably since this photograph was taken in the 1920s Races Photo Gallery School 1947 Trotting Club in the Snow 's Red Kite Centre Mini Site
North East North West South West In November 2006 and Dictrict Historical Society The Home Guard Races Photo Gallery School 1947 Trotting Club in the Snow 's Red Kite Centre Mini Site
North East North West South West In November 2006 and Dictrict Historical Society Races Photo Gallery School 1947 Trotting Club in the Snow 's Red Kite Centre The Bush public house, or the Ivy Bush to give its correct name, with Rhys Morgan in the trap and his daughter, Mary at the horse's head. Who is the man in the cart being donkey-drawn?most of the building was demolished to widen the road to Abergwesyn but part of it still stands.
North East North West South West In November 2006 and Dictrict Historical Society In front of the Central Garage circa 1920. It is believed that the lady motorcyclist was Nurse Roberts. The bike's registration number os EJ 817 Races Photo Gallery School 1947 Trotting Club in the Snow 's Red Kite Centre Mini Site
North East North West South West In November 2006 and Dictrict Historical Society Mr James Cameron and his wife, Mary, in front of their wallpaper and paint shop in Chapel Street. Glannant occupies the site today and it was also the home of the Caron Printing Works at one time. Races Photo Gallery School 1947 Trotting Club in the Snow 's Red Kite Centre Mini Site
North East North West South West In November 2006 and Dictrict Historical Society Fullbrook Mill, with Mary Hughes and her family. Records show that there was a mill on this site as early as 1431. Races Photo Gallery School 1947 Trotting Club in the Snow 's Red Kite Centre Mini Site
North East North West South West In November 2006 and Dictrict Historical Society The school choir with their teacher Mrs Alice Jones, who competed at the Urdd Eisteddfod in Llanelli in 1975. Races Photo Gallery School 1947 Trotting Club in the Snow 's Red Kite Centre Mini Site
North East North West South West In November 2006 and Dictrict Historical Society Interior view of Rhydyronnen before its renovation in 1977. From left to right Mrs Eirlys Williams and Mr Dai Williams (proprietors), Mr Alan Jones, Maes yr Awel and Mr Huw Evans, Isfryn. Read more about the book on Lleol i Mi... Switch on BBC Vocab for help with the language. Races Photo Gallery School 1947 Trotting Club in the Snow 's Red Kite Centre Mini Site