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Tonypandy and Penygraig

Probably the best known of all the Rhondda's towns is Tonypandy. Any visit to the Rhondda would be incomplete without a visit to the scene of the Tonypandy Riots (more about that when time permits). The town is associated with the late speaker of the House of Commons -  and gentleman, George Thomas - Viscount Tonypandy. Born Thomas George Thomas in Port Talbot in 1909, he was in fact brought up in Trealaw. Viscount Tonypandy died in 1997.

The photos of the White Rock Hotel in Penygraig are of the webmaster's great grandfather - Edward Evans.

Central Hall Tonypandy 1930's  Tonypandy - Central Hall 1960's  The boxer known as the Tonypandy Terror - Tommy Farr  Dunraven Street Tonypandy 1907  Naval Colliery Tonypandy 1927  Rail Station Tonypandy 1915  Tonypandy Square early 1900's  The Square Tonypandy 1950's probably  Tonypandy - Nant Gwyn Colliery 1927  An early photo of Penygraig including the mine  Central Hall Tonypandy probably 1940's - photograph courtesy of Clare Noyce  DeWinton Street Tonypandy probably 1940's - photograph courtesy of Clare Noyce  Tonypandy - View of Partridge  Dunraven Street Tonypandy probably 1940's - photograph courtesy of Clare Noyce  Tonypandy General View with (I think) the statue of Archibald Hood probably 1940's - photograph courtesy of Clare Noyce  Glyncornel House Tonypandy probably 1940's - photograph courtesy of Clare Noyce  Glyncornel Woods Tonypandy probably 1940's - photograph courtesy of Clare Noyce  King George Park Tonypandy 1950's  White Rock Hotel - meeting of the gun club 1910's Edward Evans landlord seated centre  White Rock Hotel Penygraig. Edward Evans (1865-1927) the Landlord  White Rock Hotel Penygraig c1923. Edward Evans the landlord is stood on the step.  Penygraig St Illtyd's Church Choir 1931 - courtesy of Jan Fehribach (nee Howells)  Tonypandy - Theatre Royal 1904  Penygraig - Naval Colliery  Clydach Vale and Upper Tonypandy 

Reference the photo above of St Illtyd's Church Choir 1931, Marj has written in to identify some of the people in the photo. Next but one to the vicar (moving l to r) the big man is Frederick Carpenter - her grandfather. Next is L. Powell - Tenor, next is Elizabeth Carpenter (Soprano) - wife of Frederick, next is G. Thorn - Baritone. They were the artists. In the back row the very tall man is Hendry Carpenter. Moving left to right, the next is George Carpenter, next but one is Clarence Carpenter - still resident in Williamstown. Next aged about 15 is Haydn Carpenter - Marj's dad. 

The people highlighted are family of this webmaster and also of Jan Fehribach of the United States - born Howells in Penygraig.

Penygraig - Craig yr Eos School Photograph 1927

1927 - Rhondda Valleys - Penygraig, Craig yr Eos School Photograph

In the 2nd row, fifth from the left is Betty Hughes (1919-1995) - photo courtesy of her daughter Marj. If you recognise anyone else, or if you have any school photos we can show, please let me know.

This fine photograph was taken circa 1915, probably at the family home of the Palmers of 15, Wyndham Street, Penygraig.

Florence Palmer with her children - little boy in arms is Stanley who died in 1915 aged 2. The girl is Alma May born 1908. Next to her is Norman, and on the right is Bert.

Florence Palmer with her children - The little boy in his Mum's arms is Stanley Palmer who died in 1915 aged 2. The girl is Alma May born 1908. Next to her is Norman, and on the right is Bert. Photo courtesy of Loretta Houben of British Columbia, Canada - the granddaughter of Alma May above. Click on the photo to see full size.

 

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