Porth War Memorial in the Rhondda Valleys

Rhondda Valleys Information and History

Re-dedication of the Porth War Memorial and Cenotaph.

One of the most noticeable movements of recognisable landmarks during the building of the Rhondda by-pass was that of the War Memorial and Cenotaph in Porth. This was dismantled and re-assembled close by. The re-dedication and opening ceremony took place on Sunday the 6th May 2007. I think you'll agree that those responsible have done a fine job of it.

On the 6th of May 2007 Michael Reakes attended the re-dedication ceremony and has sent in some high resolution photographs. As you will see there was a really good turnout, and I am sure many will have been paying tribute to family members lost in the world wars.

Porth War Memorial and Cenotaph during construction work on the new road	The military, dignitaries and public gather for the re-dedication of the War Memorial and Cenotaph in Porth	Young and old alike admire the relocated War Memorial and Cenotaph at Porth
The crowds gather at the relocated Cenotaph to pay their respects to loved ones	Crowds paying their respects to the fallen of two world wars at Porth Cenotaph on May 6th 2007

On the 12th of May Steve Robbins took these high resolution photos after the crowds were long gone. Thank you to both photographers.

The re-located War Memorial and Cenotaph in Porth, Rhondda Valleys	Looking towards Station Street from the re-located War Memorial and Cenotaph	A close up of the much improved War Memorial in Porth, Rhondda Valleys
The re-dedicated War Memorial in Porth

There is an excellent new website with high resolution old photos of the United Kingdom (including the Rhondda Valleys) at www.oldukphotos.com
If you have any old family photos or pictures of the towns and villages please scan them in at least 1280 pixels width and email them here.

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