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Morriston of YesteryearPhotos and memories of Old Morriston submitted by readers to this web site - last update 9th September 2018 Latest update hereCarmel Chapel Cricket Club - Season 1912
This photo was submitted by Merlyn Williams, originally from Morriston who now lives in Yellowknife, Canada. Merlyn's grandfather William John Williams was a deacon at Carmel and he believes he helped build the Chapel. Martin Street School Play 1951
This photo again from Merlyn Williams was of a
production of St. George and the Dragon performed in 1951 at the Forward
Movement Church on Woodfield Street. Woodfield Street Scenes Looking North
Looking South
View of Morriston from Brynrock
The above 3 photos were submitted by Alberta Stevens (nee Gordon), who's grandmother Lizzie East was a well known photographer in Morriston People of Morriston
These gents are sitting on the seat outside the Forward Movement Hall in Woodfield Street. The photos were submitted by Sue Nelson (nee Harris) and she thinks it would be around the 1940's or 50's. Sue's uncle, Fred Hopkins, is the only one without a cap on. He lived in the Mill Cottage (attached to the Mill House Pub) on Cwmbath Road. He was blind but used to pump the bellows for the organ at the Forward Movement Hall. Some readers may recognise some of the other men in the pictures. Thomas the Lan
This was William Thomas of Lan Manor, who became Mayor of Swansea in 1877. The photo was taken in 1878 in his Mayoral regalia and below is a newspaper cutting from the 'South Walian' in Nov 1896 which was stuck to the reverse of the main photo. It gives a glowing account of his service to public life in the mid and late 1800's.
This photo again was submitted by Alberta Stevens. A Poem by Susan
Nelson I'm sure that this poem will bring back many memories to many people who grew up in Morriston in the 50's and 60's.
Many thanks Sue for sharing your wonderful poem with us. Men of Steel
Two more photos from Merlyn Williams. These are the steelmen of one or both of the Steelworks in Morriston having a well-earned break. The works in question were The Dyffryn Steel and Tinplate Works and The Worcester Tinplate Works. The Worcester works later merged with The Upper Fforest Tinplate Works and became known as The Fforest and Worcester Tinplate Works. Maybe some relatives of these men may know where they worked Update May 2011 - Merlyn Williams
has been informed by the great grand-daughter of the man on the right of the
above picture that his name is John Thomas Rees, and in the following photo sent
in by Barbara Rees of the Martin Street Rugby Team which shows her late husband
Gareth Rees, he was in fact the grandson of John Thomas Rees in the above photo.
What a co-incidence. Team of 1953
This photo of Martin Street School
rugby team 1953, was sent in by Barbara Rees who together with her husband
Gareth, emigrated from Morriston to Western Australia in 1977. Peacock's Stores
This photo of the manager and staff of Peacock's Stores in Woodfield Street was submitted by Jeff Lang. His mother worked in the store as a young woman and is 7th from the right in the picture. Jeff estimates that the photo was taken about 1930. Morriston Council School
This photo of Morriston Council School
was taken in 1911 and was submitted by Paul Rees of Swansea. Paul's grandfather
Ivor Rees is in the photo. Dyffryn Steelworkers
These were Stonemasons and labourers taking a break from their work at the Dyffryn Steel and Tinplate Works in 1947. The photo was sent in by John Thomas who grew up in Birchgrove, attended Morriston Comprehensive Shool and emigrated to Melbourne, Australia in 1988. John's grandfather, Thomas Thomas was a stonemason and is in the top row of the photo, second from right. Sunshine Corner
This photo of the children of Elim Church (Sunshine Corner) Wychtree Street taken in 1943, was sent in by Noreen Todd (nee Finselbach) who used to live in Wychtree Street. I'm afraid that Noreen didn't include any further information. Maybe someone else can provide some more details about the photo. Martin Street
This photo looking up Martin Street from near the Duke Hotel was sent in by Jan Clatworthy, whose family used to own the Swan Hotel. The tram lines can clearly be seen as they pass the Swan Hotel on the right in the 1920's. Jan's father, Denzil Clatworthy, was brought up in Morriston before emigrating to South Africa. Jan now lives near London. Carmel Chapel Operetta
Merlyn Williams sent in this photo of
an Operetta entitled The Royal Jester which was performed at Carmel Chapel
Vestry in 1951. Star Laundry Girls
Noreen Todd (nee Finselbach) sent in
this and the following 6 photos. Football Team
Noreen's brother Billy is 2nd from left
front row, in which she believes could be a Birchgrove team in the 1950's. Maybe
someone can confirm this? Neath Road Infants School
Noreen estimates that this was taken in
about 1940. Coronation Party
A party in Wychtree Street to celebrate
the Coronation. Neath Road Youth Club
A splendid photo of a very popular
Neath Road Youth Club taken in about 1950. Christmas Party - Dyffryn Club
Happy times at a Christmas party in the
Dyffryn Club in the 1960's. Family
A formal portrait of Noreen's father
George Finselbach (standing) and her uncle Dai taken in about 1930. Morriston Carnival
Another photo submitted by Merlyn
Williams, this one of the Morriston Hospital Nurses entry in Morriston Carnival
of June 25th 1963.
On the theme of Morriston Carnival, these two photos are of Jeff Lang in the carnivals of 1953 and 1954 (approx). Jeff is the guard on the right of the picture, I'll say no more!!! Morriston Council School
Another photo of Morriston Council
School this one of the Infants Department, Group II taken in 1915. Lan Street Parties
Andrea Atkinson (nee John) sent in this
photo together with the following 2 photos of events held in Lan Street in the
early 1950's. Lan Street
Another photo from the party in Lan
Street on the same as day as the photo above. The Union Jack is flying but
Andrea isn't sure the reason for the party. Can anyone remember this
occasion? Children's Parade
This photo shows a children's parade
with Andrea John second from the left front row, with Joan Kerkin on her right.
Andrea thinks that the little boy next to her is Richard Harding. Carmel Chapel Cricket Club - 1924
Another photo of Carmel Chapel Cricket
Club, this time it's the 1st & 2nd XI from the 1924 season. Verse Chorus - Martin Street School
A photograph of the Verse Chorus of
Martin Street School in 1951 submitted by Merlyn Williams (3rd from left front
row). More Morriston Scenes The Cross
Pentrepoeth Road
Woodfield Street
Crown Street
The above 4 photographs were submitted
by Barbara Hill of Ynysforgan. Many thanks Barbara for sharing these photos with us Pentrepoeth School Football Team
A photograph of the Intermediate team
during the 1947-48 season. Salvation Army Sunday School
A very old photograph of the Salvation
Army Sunday School in approx 1922. Tinplate Workers
These workers of the Dyffryn/Worcester
tinplate works taking a well-earned break in the late 1940's. Many thanks Lynn for sharing these marvellous photos with us Martin Street Scenes
The two photos above were submitted by
Barrie Mitchell whose father Oswald took them in the 1950's. The Mitchell family
lived 2 doors up from the Post Office in number 34a Martin Street (now no.79)
and Barrie lived there from 1945 to 1965 and now lives in Wrexham.
Thanks Barrie for the photos and the idea. Martin Street School
The two photos above were submitted by
regular contributor Merlyn Williams, of a Martin Street School Production "A
Trip to Egypt" in 1952. Duke Hotel
A photo of a familiar landmark in
Morriston, The Duke Hotel (now The Duke's Arms) taken in about 1940. King's Head Hotel
This photo was sent in by Brian Morgan
who now lives in Cardiff of what he believes is the King's Head Hotel in Banwell
Street at the start of a Peace Outing in July 1919. Carmel Chapel Tea Party
This photo of a Tea Party held in
Carmel Chapel Vestry in Cwmbath Road around 1961, was submitted by Nancy Craven.
Welcome to Town Public House
This photo shows the Welcome to Town
public house which was situated on the corner of Slate Street and Woodfield
Street. Morriston Orpheus Choir
The three photos above were submitted by Les Ryan, organist of Morriston Orpheus Choir and Life Member. The top photo is the original first photo of the Choir when it was formed in
1935 taken outside Pentrepoeth Boys School. Many thanks for sharing these old photos with us Les. Photographs and memories of the Roberts Family
This photograph shows the teachers of
Pentrepoeth School around the 1920's. Willy Roberts (the sender's grandfather)
is seated on the left.
A photo of Willy Roberts probably
outside his house in Vicarage Road in 1915.
The sender's grandmother, Olive Roberts
with Class 2 of an unidentified school, possibly in Morriston. The three photos above were sent in by Michael Prestwich, a
retired professor of history in Durham. Many thanks Michael for these fine photographs and your memories of the Roberts family. A Collection of Photographs from Gloria Lloyd - Part 1 The following photos have been
supplied by Gloria Lloyd (nee Thomas) who was born in Vicarage Road, Morriston
on VJ Day 1945.
This photo above shows pupils of Pentrepoeth Boys School in about 1924. Gloria's father Aubrey is the boy standing on the bottom left in front of the teacher.
This photo above shows the teachers of Neath Road School in 1927. Gloria's grandmother's sister is 2nd from the right, back row.
Above - Morriston Boy's School 1899
Above - Pentrepoeth Boy's School 1928. Gloria's father's brother, Tom is in this photo.
Above - Morriston Cricket Club. Gloria's father is 4th from the left, back row. Ivor Craven (behind the sign) was the father of Gwynfor Craven who was very involved in cricket in the area and served as Glamorgan Cricket Club Chairman from 1984 to 1987 and later as it's President. A Collection of Photographs from Gloria Lloyd - Part 2
This photo above shows the annual outing of the Ministry of Works. Gloria's father Aubrey is the 1st on the left, kneeling.
This formal family portrait above shows
Gloria's grandparents, Lizzie Ann and Hayden Thomas with their children Tom (on
Lizzie's lap)
The photo above is of Morriston Ladies Choir in the early 1960's. Miss Lillian Abbott the choir's founding musical director is sitting behind the cake, Mrs J T Morgan on her right and Carrie Davies on her left. Gloria is fourth from the right.
The photo above is of Carmel Chapel Cantata in the 1950's.
Above - Carmel members celebrating Mr. Roberts the Minister, 21 years of service to the Chapel.
Above - Graig School pupils celebrating
St. David's Day in the early 1950's. A Collection of Photographs from Gloria Lloyd - Part 3
Above - this is a Graig School outing to Morriston Park. Gloria is 1st on the right and some other names are: Linda Mort, Ann Fear, Ann Lewis, Janet John, Ken Ellis, Ken Rees, Gwilym Hughes, John Evans and Carol Thomas.
This photo shows a production of 'Jan of Widmill Land' a concert by the Children of Horeb Chapel.
The Coronation in 1953 as celebrated by the residents of Vicarage Road. The Hawian Lady in the front is actually Terry Williams a former Mr. Universe.
The same celebrations but as a procession along the road led by Mr. Scully.
This photo shows Gloria (1st on left)
and other student nurses on Ward A at Morriston Hospital in their first year of
training at Christmas.
Off to War. Mr Roberts of Carmel Chapel
presents a young soldier (the son of Mr & Mrs Griffiths) with a gift before
his return to war. Unfortunately he never returned. Update - Paula Flynn has contacted me to provide some further information on the photo above. Paula who lived at 47 Vicarage Road (Langs) from 1958-1973 which was next door to Mr & Mrs Griffiths who were the parents of the soldier, said that he did indeed come back from the war, but a family argument kept him away from home. After Mr Griffiths died, Mrs Griffiths and her daughters did try to find her son but could not find him. A sad story indeed. Thanks Paula.
Morriston Ladies Choir in Slate Street before journeying to the National Eisteddfod in Rhosllanerchrugog in the early 1960's.
Partying on Coronation Day 1953 in Cwmbath Road
Children having fun also on Coronation Day. Update - Merlyn Williams has identified several of the children in the
above photo. Left to right rear row: Merlyn Williams, Terry Henderson, Keith
Webber, Alwyn Edwards.
Above - Morriston Ladies Choir concert at the Forward Movement Hall, Woodfield Street.
This photo is pretty unique. It shows 7
brothers queing for their old age pension at Morriston Post Office. Update - Thanks to my cousin Gwyneth Evans (nee Davies), she has given me the names of all the brothers. Left to right: William, Samuel (Gwyneth's grandfather), not sure of the order of the next three, but there is Jerry, Jack and John, then Ted and finally Bryn. Thanks Gwyneth.
Another photo of the seven Davies brothers.
Class photo at Neath Road Girls School. Ted the Sweep's granddaughter Mary Thomas is 3rd from left, middle row. The above are the final batch of
photos submitted by Gloria Lloyd. I'm sure they have given much pleasure to all
that have seen them and brought back many memories. Little Engineers
This photo again from Merlyn Williams was taken in
Graig School yard in 1947. A collection of photographs supplied by Jim Lloyd (Gloria Lloyd's husband)
A view across the old Wychtree Bridge. On the corners are two well known pubs of the time, 'The Bush' on the right and the 'Nags Head' on the left.
The Morriston Chamber of Trade's first Annual Outing 1919 starting from outside Walter Williams's shop, 95 Woodfield Street.
A view of the corner of Clase Road and Neath Road in 1925. In the background is the old Wychtree Bridge and the Dyffryn Works beyond.
Morriston Cross about 1929. These old buildings
were demolished in 1956 and the present block of offices and shops erected in
their place.
St. John's Church square 1930 - the heart of the original Morriston. The hoardings on the left carry posters for the local cinemas.
Pentrepoeth Road 1929. A view down towards the
Cross shortly before the road was widened on the left-hand side. Many thanks Jim for sharing these wonderful photos of old Morriston with us. Neath Road School
The above photo was submitted by Philip
Morgan of a class at Neath Road Infants School in about 1956. Many thanks Philip for sharing this photo with us and everyone who lived in Morriston will remember with great fondness your father and his shop in Woodfield Street. Morriston Quoite Club
The above photograph taken in about
1920 was submitted by Sarah Daniel whose great, great grandfather Samuel Demery
is seated in the front row, second from the right with beard.
Many thanks Sarah for sharing this photo with us and thank you for informing us that Morriston had a Quoite Club. Morriston Tinplate Works
A great photo of the workers of Morriston Tinplate Works sent in by Lyndon Smitham. His grandfather, Sid Lewis of Margam Avenue is far right front row. Thanks Lyndon and look forward to some more old photos from you. Elizabeth Maria East – (Lizzie East) The following 6 photos were submitted by Raymond Fisher and were all taken by Lizzie East (Nee Ware) who was a successful photographer in the early 1900’s and had a studio at her home on the corner of Caemawr Road and Clyndu Street, Morriston known as Part Lan Studio.
The above is a Carte de Visit (CDV) or ‘calling card’ which were exchanged between friends and clients on social and business visits to each other’s homes. This is the reverse of the CDV above and used for advertising purposes. This is an unused Postcard with Lizzie East Photographer Morriston on the reverse. This is an unused Postcard with Lizzie East Cae Mawr Morriston on the reverse. Another unused Postcard with Cae Mawr on the reverse. A Postcard with Salvation Army links with the message below on the reverse The message on the reverse of the Postcard above. Lizzie’s Studio name is just visible running up the left hand side of the card. Ernest Madge Photographer – Morriston Some further excellent photos submitted by Raymond Fisher this time by another local Morriston Photographer, Ernest Madge. His studio was in Woodfield Street, Morriston and again he was taking professional photographs from the early 1900’s.
Another CDV, this one is of Eleazer Jones of Thomas & Jones, Builders of Morriston. On the reverse is his name, and husband to Ellen Lewis, grandfather to Alwyn. Another small CDV with just the number 386 on the reverse. A Postcard looking from the Graig over towards Llansamlet. Before the advent of colour film, it was usual to hand-colour black and white photographic prints and this is a good example. Many thanks Raymond for sharing these fine photographs with us. The following photographs were sent in by Mrs Cath Billings, daughter of the late Dr & Mrs Jagger of Strawberry Place Surgery Morriston, Cath now lives in Sheffield but has kept several photos of the time she grew up in Morriston which she would like to share with viewers of this site. 5 Strawberry Place
Southsea Trip Carnival Time The following group of photos was submitted by Peter Jones of Ynysforgan. Peter’s late father Leonard Jones, was an avid collector of old Pictorial Post Cards and also a keen photographer himself and after sorting through his old photos, Peter has kindly agreed to share a number of these so that they can be enjoyed by fellow Morristonians. Len Jones Len was a member of St. John’s church and this was taken on the tower of the church in 1948 Brothers Len and Roy Jones This was taken at the Graig – 1948 Group Photo Again on St. John’s tower. Len is in the white shirt St. John’s church Bellringers group At St. John’s church vestry 1946. Left to right - ? , Albert ?, Len Pelzer, Arthur Hoare, Len Jones Len and girlfriend On tower of St. John’s church again Some Postcards of old Morriston Hand coloured postcard 1904. Church Street Is now called Morfydd Street. The bell in St. John’s church tower. Martin Street Autie Maries China Shop – 68 Martin Street. Cravens Hairdresser – 65 Martin St. Mr Lewis ‘Butcher’ – 69 Martin Street Group Photos Morriston Infants School, Standard 1 – 1939 Martin Street Boys School – 1939-40 Presentation to Avelock McCreadie after Dunkirk 1940 Avelock McCreadie presentation. He was later killed in action in France 1944 The following are photos of a procession near St. John’s church heading down Woodfield St. It’s unclear what was the reason for the turnout or the date. This one is in Banwell St. Tircanol Tinplate workers. The following two photos are of Dingle RFC 1921-22 season. ![]() Dingle RFC 1922-23 season. And Finally Len’s student bus pass 1946 Many thanks Peter for allowing us to share these wonderful memories created by your father Leonard Jones The following group of photos and poem were submitted by Linda Donne (Nee Thomas) of Morriston. Linda is the sister of Gren Thomas a very close friend of Merlyn Williams who was as many may know, the instigator of the ‘Morriston of Yesteryear’ section of this website. Thank you Linda for sharing these photos with us. The two photos below are of Soar Chapel Concerts Some names that Linda recalls are: Festival of Britain Celebrations at Lan Street Linda’s grandmother Annie Thomas is on the far left. She was born in the Red Lion. Back Row: Linda Thomas (in high chair), Eira Griffiths, Maureen and Iris John. Pastor Trevor Lloyd with Mrs John, Jean Jones, Michael Phillips with his mum, Maggie Thomas and Gwen Jones Some names that Linda can remember are Mrs John, Hetty Morgan, Gwen Jones and Maggie Thomas Coronation Celebrations 1953 in Lan Street Sisters Avril and Linda Thomas wearing Union Jacks, also Richard Harding as ‘Wee Willy Winkie’ Ossie Thomas in striped shirt with Llew Charles next to him. George Jones as the fairy and Gren Thomas and Neville John in front row. Morriston Rugby Club 1935-36 Team Linda’s father Ossie Thomas – tallest man back row right, and middle with ball is his cousin Haydn Thomas Scouts at Bath Road Gren Thomas is far right, Hywel Donne is far left. Eira Griffiths (now Horton) in front. Cubs and Scouts at Camp Sitting on wall of 17 Lan Street Linda Williams, Gren Thomas, Brenda Chattin, Avril Thomas and Geoff Williams Morriston Carnival early 1960’s Gren Thomas in bowler hat, Tal Griffiths 2nd from left, Phil Thomas 3rd from left The Cross on Carnival Day The Cross on Carnival Day Pentrepoeth School early 1950’s Back row far left is Avril Thomas Graig School Concert Gren Thomas back right, Merlyn Williams centre Neath Road School class photo around 1964 Back Row: Christine Bradley, Maralyn McFadean, Ceryl Jenkins, Ray Lloyd, Denise Mills, Francine Jenkins, Linda Hacford, Pam Dempster, Maureen Davies. Morriston Railways early 1060’s Morriston East 1961. Closed 1984/85, lifted 1990 Morriston West 1963. Closed 1964, lifted 1965 Looking towards Morfydd Street. Lower canal bridge still there protected by Cadw Dyffryn Steel & Tinplate Works An excellent photo of this important works originally built in 1874 by Daniel Edwards & J Davies trading as Daniel Edwards & Co. It closed in the late 1970’s. Pentrepoeth Sec. Mod. School Presentation Day 1951 Finally a poem written by Linda Donne in 2011 of her recollections of growing up in Morriston Thank you Linda for those wonderful pictures and the beautiful poem. Pics of my gran's shop (Greta Wood) - London Hosiery Company, 27 Woodfield Street. Some time in early - mid 70s I'd guess.27 Woodfield St ![]() 27 Woodfield St Thanks Steph for sharing these pictures with us.If you have any old photos or any memories of Morriston and you would like them to be included in this page, please get in touch with me, Jeff Lang, by clicking HERE. Thank you.
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