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SYNOPSIS 2017

An insight into the talks held in this year

Aberfan –

the making of a documentary

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January 2017 - Mr Iwan England

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Information to follow

The Riots of August 1911

in the South Wales valleys

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February 2017  - Dr Stuart Broomfield

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Information to follow

Bronze Age Cairns in the

Glamorgan Uplands

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March 2017 - Mr Dewi Bowen

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Information to follow

William Abraham (Mabon)

– Working class hero?

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April 2017 - Mr David Maddox

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Information to follow

The origins of the

Rhondda people

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May 2017  - Ms Gaynor Evans

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Information to follow

The largest Second World War

factory in Britain

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June 2017 - Mr Mike Clubb

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Information to follow

Refugee Artists

in Wales

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July 2017 - Peter Wakelin

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Information to follow

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Pontypridd Politics before and

after the First World War 

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September 2017 - Steve Belzak

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Information to follow

Hughesovka –

a Welsh adventure 

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October 2017 - David Cartwright

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Information to follow

Lloyd George’s army

at Mametz Wood

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November 2017 - carwyn Hughes

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Information to follow

Views from

the Rocking Stone

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December 2017 - Mr Brian Davies

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Information to follow

ABOUT US

Pontypridd Historical Society exists to foster the continuing interest in the history of Pontypridd and the surrounding area as well as all of Wales and all things with a Welsh connection worldwide.

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The Society Committee comprises:

Chairman            Mr Ken Boaden

Secretary             Vacant

Treasurer             Mr Howard Thomas

Committee Member    Ms Pat McKenna

Committee Member    Mr Mike Edwards

SEE MAIN MENU FOR DETAILS OF ALL TALKS INCLUDING UPCOMING TALKS AND RECORDINGS OF PAST TALKS IF AVAILABLE.
CONTACT US
USEFUL LINKS

Further information of local interest including many pictures can be found using the following links:

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Pontypridd Museum

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Glamorgan Archives

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Pontypridd Library

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Garth Olwg website

https://bookwhen.com/gartholwg#focus=ev-skxz-20220119193000

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©2017 Pontypridd Historical Society

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