Tag: The ‘Ring Lamp’

I remember that…..

by Laura Bray

1. The ‘top swings’ in Cyfarthfa Park.

2. Catching the bus to the ‘Ring Lamp’ stop.

The ‘Ring Lamp’ at the junction of Gwaelodygarth and the Avenue. Photo courtesy of http://www.alangeorge.co.uk/index.htm

3. Buying sweets from Weekes’ shop in Pontmorlais.

4. Depositing 2p pieces into the phone box outside Merthyr Railway                     Station, ringing for a lift home.

5. The old ironmongers in Glebeland Street where you could buy just two           nails if that’s all you wanted.

Glyn & Kate Jones of Glyn Jones’ Ironmongers in Glebeland Street. Photo courtesy of http://www.alangeorge.co.uk/index.htm