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A black and white photo showing the damage caused to Aberystwyth seafront during the Great Storm of 1938.

Aber Then

People have been sharing the stories and photographs of life in Aberystwyth in times gone by. If you'd like to comment or contribute in any way, please get in touch by emailing us at wales.mid@bbc.co.uk.

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  • The Great Storm

    Troughton's tale of the terrible tempest which hit the seafront in 1938.

    Martin's Memories

    Recollections of the railways and holidays spent in Aber in the 1950s.

    What's In a Name?

    Charlie Downes on how Aberystwyth's Bath Street got its name.

    King's Hall

    The building may have gone but memories of the good old days remain.

    Holiday Memories

    Glenys Sykes shares her fond memories of childhood holidays spent by the seaside.

    Prom Days

    Jane Smyth remembers the prom when she was growing up in the 1940s.

    Pendinas

    This Iron Age fort is believed to have been occupied for some 300 years up to 1st century BC.

    WW2 Stories

    Read a selection of wartime stories recollected and written by people from the Aberystwyth area.

    A Shop's Century

    A trio of photos showing the changing face of an Aber shop over the decades.

    North Parade

    Two pictures portraying North Parade - compare and contrast 1905 and 2005.

    Ceredigion Museum

    Photos and features tracing the Coliseum's past as well as its present life as a museum.

    Sea Stories

    From lifeboats to local sailors, read a selection of sea stories set in Aberystwyth.

    Aber Connections

    Roy Lilly's grandmother left Aber in 1916 but his family have kept in touch.

    Jackie 'The Monster' Jenkins

    Fisherman Jackie Jenkins was one of Aberystwyth's old characters

    Ghosts on the Prom

    Phil Bishop sent in this eerie account of a ghostly sighting on Aberystwyth prom in the early 1970s.

    House Detective

    Toni Barker's effort to find a house in the town where her grandmother stayed as a child.

    RAF War drawings

    In 2006 drawings of planes and technical details about wartime aircraft were found scribbled on walls at an Aber hotel.

    Ukraine's unsung hero

    In 1935 Gareth Jones was murdered in Mongolia after being kidnapped and held to ransom by a group of bandits.

    Family History

    Ever wanted to know where you came from? Tips, photos and appeals for info.

    Local History

    Take a look at our collection of stories and articles on local history, family history and Celtic Heritage from across Mid Wales.
    You'll find links to lots more stories, features and photos on the Aber Life main index.

    have your say

    Do you remember Aberystwyth in days gone by? How has the town changed over time? Add your memories and comments by emailing us at wales.mid@bbc.co.uk.




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