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Title: Aberdare Row
Post by: Daiwalker on Friday 17 February 12 23:49 GMT (UK)

Hi all, I'm currently researching my 2nd great grandmother, Jane Snow. In the 1861 census it shows she was residing as a  servant  in 12, Railway Row, Aberdare. The problem I got is I can't find the street anywhere.I've tried google maps and oldmaps.co.uk with no success. I have found a Railway Street but no Railway Row. It could be that it is  now covered by a modern development. If anyone can help I would be greatful, many regards David.

Title: Re: Aberdare Row
Post by: CU on Saturday 18 February 12 12:07 GMT (UK)

You could try Aberdare Library. They hold lots of old maps.

Good luck

Title: Re: Aberdare Row
Post by: Morganllan on Tuesday 21 February 12 00:23 GMT (UK)

Hello  :)

Looking at the census, it looks as if it's Cwmaman

http://webapps.rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk/heritagetrail/english/cynon/cwmaman.html

Kind Regards
Morgan

Title: Re: Aberdare Row
Post by: jbds on Thursday 25 April 13 20:19 BST (UK)

i've lived in Cwmaman and wonder if you got any further with the 'Row' you were looking for.  if not will try to help as I know the area was being developed throughout the 1840 onwards.

Title: Re: Aberdare Row
Post by: despair on Thursday 25 April 13 21:31 BST (UK)

Assuming it's Railway Row you are looking for,could this be it at www.old-maps.co.uk

Use the search term-Kingsbury Place
Choose one of the Cwmaman,Aberdare options
Choose the 1868-1882 1:2500 option
Use magnifier or Windows zoom to enhance
Railway Row(and Terrace) should be central,next to Kingsbury Place(as in 1881 census).

Regards
Roger

Title: Re: Aberdare Row
Post by: Daiwalker on Sunday 09 November 14 14:06 GMT (UK)

Hi Guys, Thank You for your help, I think your right, I've found Railway Row in Cwmaman. Cheers guys.