Original Family History Thread

[Lloyd]

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[gaynor flanagan]

Hi, I am trying to research my Welsh family history - my Grandmother Kate Morgan was born in Methyr - got details from 1901 Census - lived at 13 Bethel Street, Merthyr - any ideas where I can go from here regarding schools etc. any help would be gratefully received.

Thanks - Gaynor Flanagan

[mal harries]

the photos of dowlais transport, brought back so many memories.I lived in Plough Place,right between Garth garage ,and Idris Abrahams bus garage,. Yes which was in the yard at the back of the old "Plough Inn.Yes I remember the old steam trucks, chain driven,bringing coal to the gas works. The buses some canvased topped Leyland Lions, tigers,Guilfords, Star,so many,so many free rides. We didnt have much in those days,but our imaginations,made us drive those trucks and buses all over the place,an old pram wheel for steerig, and an old poker for a gear stick. Times have changed. Kids now see a nice new car, lets break the window ,lets scratch it for fun.

[mal harries]

Looking at this great site,and the opportunity it gives,I must say how disappointed I am at the
lack of input by you the local people.Come on Dowlais,and Penydarren,your not all up Pant
cemetery yet ,let's hear from you.

[lpmorgan]

any more photos of Quakers Yard Grammer School or Troedyrhiw Juniors anybody?

[dsmint]

Hi im searching for family in Merthyr Tydfil with the surnames Brawn and Williams. Can anyone help?

[george derrick]

mal said:

the photos of dowlais transport, brought back so many memories.I lived in Plough Place,right between Garth garage ,and Idris Abrahams bus garage,. Yes which was in the yard at the back of the old "Plough Inn.Yes I remember the old steam trucks, chain driven,bringing coal to the gas works. The buses some canvased topped Leyland Lions, tigers,Guilfords, Star,so many,so many free rides. We didnt have much in those days,but our imaginations,made us drive those trucks and buses all over the place,an old pram wheel for steerig, and an old poker for a gear stick. Times have changed. Kids now see a nice new car, lets break the window ,lets scratch it for fun.

[george derrick]

mal said:

the photos of dowlais transport, brought back so many memories.I lived in Plough Place,right between Garth garage ,and Idris Abrahams bus garage,. Yes which was in the yard at the back of the old "Plough Inn.Yes I remember the old steam trucks, chain driven,bringing coal to the gas works. The buses some canvased topped Leyland Lions, tigers,Guilfords, Star,so many,so many free rides. We didnt have much in those days,but our imaginations,made us drive those trucks and buses all over the place,an old pram wheel for steerig, and an old poker for a gear stick. Times have changed. Kids now see a nice new car, lets break the window ,lets scratch it for fun.

[oakie]

Hi.Enjoyed Mal Harries memories of Garth garage etc, Do you remember the furniture removal vans of Garth Transport and is there any chance you have photographs of the vans or where they may be available? George,( Canada )

[malcolmharries]

Hi George from Canada " look you now " click on Merthyr Tyfril Buses click on D.M S
Ive only seen one " Jenson commercial " and that was it mal harries

[George Derrick]

Thank you Mal, I found that photo of Dowlais Transport although when I did business with the company it was called GARTH TRANSPORT . Now hoping to find photographs of vans operated by WEBLEY'S and an old friend, MOSTYN WILLIAMS.Best regards, George.

[Elaine Morris]

Can any one help My family tree revolves around Troesyrhiw my family lived in Cross yew St in 1881 and then moved to Poplar Street number 12 I think it was The name was David Jones his wife was Sarah Jones nee Davies there daughter Sarah Ann Jones was my grand mother and she ended her days living in Caephilly but we know very little of her life in Troedyrhiw can any one help ? Elaine Morris

[Laura]

I am searching for my father Lionel Lewis. He used to work on the doors in Merthyr Clubs. I think he is in his late 40's or 50's now, if anyone has any information please please get in touch with me it is of some urgency that i speak with him, email [e-mail] thank you xx

[KGRowlands]

Hello Graig, Quakers Yard.Born at 8 Brynheulog,in 1922 .Been away several years now but I shall never forget you and the lovely memories I have of you.Good luck to everyone.Ken Rowlands

[taff]

Good forum keep up the good work ;D