Taking Care

The following instructions were found within a book of carbon copy business letters dated between 4thJune 1914 and 9thJune 1914. “Duties expected to be performed by the Caretaker of Tylagwyn Baptist Church” To unlock gate and doors for all services 10 minutes on week days and 15 minutes on       Sunday before published time of…

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Tabernacle Open Doors Exhibition

Here is an album of photos from the Open Doors event at Tabernacle. It was great to see so many people in the chapel interior enjoying the organ recitals and exhibition. Some special visitors took time out to support our efforts: Mr. Irranca-Davies our A.M. , Chris Elmore.M.P., and the Chair of the Community Council,…

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Tabernacle Chapel

This article is taken from Mrs Eileen Price’s brief history, ‘Tabernacl, Capel yr Annibynwyr, Pontycymer’. Copies of this can be obtained by ringing the editor on 01656 856091. Tabernacle chapel, like many places of worship in the Garw, was built as a consequence of the huge influx of people coming into the Valley to work…

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Some Memories Of Penny Readings

The bulk of this article is taken from a longer essay by David John Morgans. Penny readings were very popular entertainments in the Valleys before the days of cinema or even radio. The penny was the price of admission, (although it did go up to 2d for adults), and before I was old enough to…

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