Cynon Valley School Photographs

Welcome to our nostalgic journey through the past, where we showcase a collection of old school photographs that capture the essence of education and youth in a bygone era. These images provide a glimpse into the lives of students and teachers, as well as the buildings and classrooms where they learned and grew. Whether you are a former student, teacher, or simply a lover of history, these photographs are sure to evoke memories and emotions.

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Aberaman Primary School

1949 – Aberaman Primary School

Back (Keith Walters, Howard bushen, David Pryor, Norman Bowen, Jim Holden, Martin Jones, Sylvia Saunders, Enid Meredith, Paulette Evans)

Middle Row (Ann Johnson, Pat Williams, Anita Lucas, Brian Phillips, John Howells?, Winston Samuel, Dawn Evans, Anne Davies Diane?)

Front Row (Kenneth Walton, Alan Merrit?, Colin Hughes, Vera Davies, Ann Neal, Elaine Ford, ?, Miss John, Marilyn?, Gillian Jones, Linda Harry, Dorothy?, Colin jones, Jim Davies, Colin Grant)

Aberdare Boys Grammar School

1964 – Aberdare Boys Grammar School

Aberdare Girls Grammar School

1962 – Aberdare Girls Grammar School

1965 – Aberdare Girls Grammar School

1964 – Aberdare Girls Grammar School (Form 2)

Aberdare Town Church Primary School

School Website – https://aberdare-town-ciw-primary-school.j2bloggy.com/

1980s – Aberdare Town Church Primary School

Abertaf Primary School

1965 – Abertaf Primary School

Blaengwawr Comprehensive School

1992 – Blaengwawr Comprehensive School

1997 – Blaengwawr Comprehensive School

Blaengwawr Primary School

1984 – Blaengwawr Primary School

Caradog Primary School

Date Unknown – Caradog Primary School (Miss Morris)

Date Unknown – Caradog Primary School (Miss Williams)

A great school photograph shared with AberdareOnline many years ago, but we’ve never been able to pin a date down. Please contact us if you’re able to share more information.

Date Unknown – Caradog School (Mrs Price)

1948 – Caradog Primary School

Abernant Primary School

1994 – Abernant Primary School

Gadlys Girls Secondary Modern School

1978 – Gadlys Girls Secondary Modern School

1968 – Gadlys Girls Secondary Modern School

Top row: 1.—- 2.Elizabeth Harries 3.Vivian Clarke 4.Nerys Jones (me) 5– 6. Sonia Magor
7.Margaret Bowditch (nee Griffiths) 8.Rhosalind ? 9.Miss Morse ?

Second row: 10.Haulwen Davis 11.– 12.Alice Williams 13.Adele Jones 14.Sheryl Stansfield 15.Kathleen Williams 16.Jennifer Howells 17.Nerys Jones (2) 18.Velinda Rees
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Third row: 20.Rose ? 21.Wendy ??? 22. — 23.Ray Llewellyn 24.— 25.Ann Baker 26.Meryl Walters 27.— 28.Brenda Harries 29.Gillian Hodges