Fannie Margaret Thomas of Pontycymer

 ‘A doughty warrior in the women’s cause’: by Ryland  Wallacern In April 1912 Miss F. M. Thomas, headmistress of the Ffaldau Girls’ School at Pontycymer in the Garw Valley, rose to address the National Federation of Women Teachers (NFWT) at its annual conference in Hull. This organisation was a pressure group within the National Union…

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Coronation memories appeal

Do you remember the Coronation in 1953 (or even in 1937?) Did you go to a street party? Did your school commemorate the day? Did you dress up? How did you celebrate? We’d love for your to share your memories with us in the comments below! Alternatively, post your stories on our Facebook page and/or…

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