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Title: PONTYPRIDD
Post by: oursong on Saturday 23 April 05 15:54 BST (UK)

Hello all,
Can anyone recommend any web sites that feature Pontypridd
local history/family history?                                                    Also my g.grandfather was a coal hewer living in Pontypridd 1890ish onwards, how can I find the local mines he may of worked at.
Thank you Oursong

Title: Re: PONTYPRIDD
Post by: Vicky on Sunday 01 May 05 13:46 BST (UK)

You my find this link useful.

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,398.msg74504.html#msg74504


Vicky.

Title: Re: PONTYPRIDD -pits
Post by: boycefamilytree on Thursday 05 May 05 20:53 BST (UK)

there were several mines in the pontypridd area ,
you could look in search engine for
lady windsor colliery or the albion colliery and there should be links to more welsh pit sites.

hope this helps you.

dave boyce

Title: Re: PONTYPRIDD
Post by: angel1 on Friday 20 May 05 18:23 BST (UK)

You could try this site  www.pontypriddmuseum.org.uk  I am trying to trace my family history, and my father was born in Pontypridd in 1908, I visited the museum last weekend, and they have alot of information regarding the town. They are extremely helpful.

Title: Re: PONTYPRIDD
Post by: oursong on Friday 20 May 05 19:49 BST (UK)

Angel1
Thanks for the website address for pontypridd museum, I have had a quick peep and it looks most interesting.
Kind regards Oursong