Tondu, The Junction 1938

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Members of my Thomas family built a number of houses in Bryn Road and sometime lived at Nos. 64, 66, 70 and 84. I have a photo of early family members that I would like to identify if anybody knows of these, Edith, Elizabeth Blodwen, David Gomer, Gertrude, Windsor, Robert, Alban, Beryl etc. I used to spend my Summer holidays there in the 60's but I fear sadly most of my family members have gone now ? Dave (Berkshire)

I went to tondu from 1958 until 1963. I lived in Gas Street. I was the local paperboy from about 1963 till 1969 and new almost everyone. I knew the thomas's and Hetty Kendal. Much as changed in that area Ozzy Sullivan still lives there. you will remember Walter who lived in the old lime kilns which we called Walters Caves. he mended watches in the cave and in the winter he slept in the kilns at Tondu Brickworks I LOVED TONDU ...see more

I was born in October 1948, and lived in Bryncethin. For some reason I still cannot fathom even at my age, why kids from Bryncethin were sent by bus all the way to Tondu Primary School, when the one at Brynmenin was in fact closer, the bus to school as far as I remember drove past the Brynmenin school on the way to Tondu. I guess being born in 1948, I must have attended Tondu from around 1954 until ...see more

I am not quite sure of the date I moved to Tondu Primary School from Laleston Juniors near Bridgend after moving to Sarn, however, I think it was around 1955. The headmaster was a Mr Richards who I understand was renowned for making/carving Welsh love spoons. My form teacher I remember was also a Mr Richards, Tom, and I have fond memories of Mr Richards reading every Friday afternoon a chapter from 'King ...see more