Pontypridd, Taff Street 1899

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Coedpenmaen primary school used the pool for swimming lessons. We changed under the canopy and duly walked into the water ready for the lesson. Fine if it was June /July, this was mid March ! Still, the walk back to school eventually warmed us up.

I well remember deciding to swim here and have the pool to ourselves. Me and my friends Andy & Terry decided to get up at 7:00 one sunny morning during the summer holidays and it was 'ours' for about 2 hours. The drain under the board was really scary though. Happy days

My Grandfather Stephen Martin was born about 1905 in Pontypridd he married Beatrice Hartshorn and moved to Abertysswg in the early 1930's,he then moved to Pontlottyn where in about 1947 he died.I unfortunately never had the chance to meet him and would like to know if there is any of his family living in the area. With the result of my research I believe the "Martin" family originated fron ...see more

I have fond memories of Dante Fair where I used to meet my old mates and the gorgeous Christine Harris. Every time I listen to 'The Carnival is over' reminds me of her. The 60's in the Park we would swim through a break in the wood and swim under water to the centre of the pool. And great times in the big pool with the diving boards the old changing cubes and then a nice warm cupa and something to eat in the cafe. ...see more