your comments
Cliff Carson, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
My mother, Kathleen Megan Tickner, was born in Ruthin and as a child visited "Aunt Megan" (Megan Jones & William Henry Hough Hodgkinson). She knew Arthur Hodgkinson well. My mother will turn 90 next year and in preparation for this we are writing a book on the Tickner family. Am interested in getting in touch with John Hodgkinson or any other person with information concerning the family.
Fri Nov 14 08:20:56 2008
Paul Sawford, Rushden, Northamptonshire
I was approached around a year and a half ago by the owners of the Ruthin Picture House, the old cinema in Ruthin, to create a restaurant and bar in this fabulous old building. As you may know now the venue is open and is having great reviews. In the design process I tried to use typical cinema cues such as the central vista walkway and grand voil fabrics. This I hope complemented the building's integrity and gave a modern slant on contemporary dining. I will email the venue owners and ask if they have any old pictures.
Wed Nov 5 08:46:06 2008
Christine Trezies, London
Recently visited Ruthin on discovering my mother had lived there with her 2nd husband, Reg Stevens, in Maes Hafod. She was Kathleen and died many years ago leaving two children Selwyn and Angela Stevens. Does anyone remember her? They lived in Cyffyliog before Ruthin and after her death Reg stayed in Ruthin until his death in about 2002.
Fri Oct 10 09:15:34 2008
Emma Davies, Ruthin
Ali Condon (nee Hughes). Did your 'Nan Ruthin' Mrs Annie Wilson live at no:1 Porth-Y-Dre? If so, then I remember her well. My gran, Mrs Olive Lloyd Davies, was a friend of hers, and used to perm her hair for her. I used to go to visit Mrs Wilson with my gran when I was a child, and was very fond of her indeed. She was a lovely lady. Tea and biscuits by the coal fire, and I used to love the 'Grandfather clock'. Happy memories!
Tue Oct 7 10:42:31 2008
Jill Jones from South Africa
I have a Thomas Woodfin Jones on my family tree. He was the son of John Jones b. 18 Sep 1858 in Ruthin and Elizabeth Ann Williams b. 13 Sep 1861 in Liverpool. I would love to know more on Ruthin. The family house in SA was called Clwyd house and my husband's grandfather (John Townley Jones) pasted a picture of Denbigh Castle in every book he read.
Thu Sep 11 09:12:56 2008
Charles Stephenson, Ellesmere Port
I have only just discovered this site, and the posts by Lauraine Palmeri and Arwel Parry are of particular interest to me, in a smuch as they mention people and places I know, or rather knew. My uncle, John Stephenson, bought Rhiwisg in the 1940s (I don't know exactly when) and farmed there until the 1980s. My father, Jim Stephenson, worked with him in the mid-late 1950s and after I was born (1954) we lived at Rhiwisg until about 1960. I remember Bob Morris from Rhesgoed too, and, if memory serves, he purchased some of the land adjacent to Rhesgoed when my uncle retired and sold the farm.
Wed Aug 27 08:06:09 2008
J Williams, Ruthin
To Ali Condon, Just stumbled into 21st century! I guess your Mam is Pat Wilson? I worked with her dad, Billy Wilson, in the '50s - a real gent. He previously worked in the munitions factory at the goal and served with the local fire brigade.
Thu Jul 24 08:37:06 2008
Francesca Norcross
Hi again! Yes, I am still in Oz until the end of July. Just over 6 weeks left now! If any of you are on Facebook etc I would be happy to hear from you.
Fri Jun 13 09:00:04 2008
Jacqueline Musselle, Lancashire
Hi David, yes, my auntie Ethel had the sweet shop and was called Miss Lloyd. Blimey, that has brought back some memories...
Fri Jun 13 08:56:04 2008
John Gwynedd Jones, Vancouver, Canada
Hi Paul, what a great surprise. How do I get in touch with you? I am coming over in about 10 days for a short time.
Tue Jun 10 12:43:19 2008
Paul Turner, Bristol.
Hey John Gwynedd - send me an email. I've missed my old next door neighbour.
Mon Jun 9 08:14:19 2008
Kevin Edwards-Adelaide
Hi Emma, I'm your dad's first cousin. I remember your dad, your uncle Graham & your grandparents very well! Although, Graham was quite young the last time I saw him (1973) I shared their bedroom a few times when we stayed in Wales. Your dad was somewhat taken by detective novels & gangsters back then lol! Please say hi to both your dad & Graham for me when you see them! They also came to stay with us in Andover as well. Emma, your grandparents were both lovely, I can't believe that they are gone :( I had some great times with your dad in Cyffylliog. Your dad had an old BSA Bantam motorbike. Although I seem to remember that most of our time was spent trying to start the jolly thing rather than riding it, lol! I also remember being out shooting with your uncle Stephen & accidentally shooting him in a rather delicate place (his fly!) with his air rifle & then trying like hell to make sure he was OK so that parents didn't get involved lol! :0
Hi Francesca, are you still here in Aust? I'm your mum Tracey's first cousin. I remember your mum & dad quite well from the trips we made to Wales when I was a kid. I had a beer with Peter when I was over in Canberra about 17 years ago with the army. Please say hello for me if you're still there! It'd be great to catch up if you're still here!
Wed Jun 4 08:58:12 2008
Karen Kahmann (nee Edwards) Australia
Hi Francesca, Nice to see you on here! Imagine that, you're in OZ. I live in Adelaide. Tell Peter that I remember him from my holidays in Wales!
Wed May 21 09:06:02 2008
Phil Edwards
Hiya Francesca, I'm Phil (one of the twins), your mother's cousin. Nice to see your message on here, best wishes.
Thu May 15 08:27:25 2008
Francesca Norcross Ruthin, Australia for a little
Hi to all of the Edwards' on here, just stumbled on to here looking at Ruthin - unbelievable! I am the daughter of Tracey Edwards, 1 of the 7 children of Tommy + Rose. Tommy is the son of Tom + Lillian Edwards! Couldn't believe how many of you are on here! I have jst started doing a family tree on ancestry.co.uk so would love to hear off any of you! + Karen Kahman, whereabouts in Australia are you? I am in Canberra with Peter, my mum's brother at the moment! Would be good to hear from any of you!
Mon May 12 08:09:16 2008
David, Ruthin
I still go on bike rides down that road past meadow-croft house. Was the power station really there in those days?
Wed Apr 23 08:23:09 2008
John Gwynedd Jones, Vancouver, Canada
Hi Jaqueline. I remember going to Mr Musseles shoe shop as a kid. Your grandmother always had Welsh corgi dogs. Was Ethel Lloyd known as Miss Lloyd who also had a sweet shop across from the Anchor Inn?
Tue Apr 8 08:15:18 2008
Lynne Betts (nee Edwards) from Essex
My grandparents lived in Greenfield Rd, Ruthin, and my dad Arthur Morris Edwards grew up there. My grandad was clerk to Brymbo Parish Council between 1914 - 1932, he died in 1945 or 1946. I remember many happy school holidays spent with my grandma Sarah Elsie Edwards in her house in Greenfield Road. A long time ago but does anyone recall these people?
Wed Mar 19 09:40:47 2008
Phil Edwards
Hiya Dado (Dave) yeh you're right mate, it was me and Russ on Jim'll Fix It. I think it was '79. I still see John now and again, we usually bump into each other in a shop somewhere, best wishes.
Mon Feb 25 08:29:06 2008
Rosemary, Penyffordd
The Broster family lived at The Woodlands gate house late 30s. Mr Broster, my grandad, worked for Knowles (the Woodlands being a caravan park today). Does anybody recall?
Mon Feb 18 17:07:32 2008
Jacqueline Musselle, Lancashire
I am so glad I found this site. I was born in Ruthin hospital and have family in Ruthin, Clawddnewydd and Denbigh. My grandad had a cobblers across from railway terrace and family called Ethel Lloyd and sister, Betha.
Tue Feb 12 08:39:13 2008
Dado, Dave Hughes
OK Russ, Phil are you the twins who were on Jim'll Fix It many many years ago? I used to be friendly with your cousin John Garner til my parents split up in 1976, when I moved away. I remember you two starting at Brynhyfryd school, if it is you.
Mon Feb 11 10:09:51 2008
Russell Edwards
Hi to Emma Edwards, I'm Russ, Phill's twin brother, I live in Denbigh, have a great Edwards Christmas, love to the family.
Thu Dec 13 08:03:57 2007
Doris Jones Kavanagh
I have a marriage cert. of an old family member from Rhydyeilgwyn Chapel, District of Ruthin, I can't find it online. Does anyone have any information on this chapel? It is from October 1873. That's old, but it was there once. Thanks for any information.
Tue Dec 11 08:36:24 2007
Doris (Jones) Kavanagh
I accidentally came across this site while looking for old info of Clywd St, Ruthin, and saw a message I wrote about my memorable trip to my father's homeland. He always said, 'Wales was Wales before England was born' and I am so happy that I got to see what I only heard of, and got into the old house where my Jones family lived. The Welsh are fantastic people and I'm proud to be Jones.
Tue Dec 11 08:35:19 2007
Phil Edwards
Hiya Emma, lovely to hear from you, yes my dad did work in the furniture shop in Ruthin, give your dad my regards, I live just outside Wrexham although my family still live in Denbigh. Do you live in Ruthin or are you in Cyffylliog? How's your uncle Graham? Please say hello for me.
Sun Nov 18 16:36:55 2007
Emma Edwards, Ruthin
Hi to Phil Edwards. It's really nice and a bit weird to meet members of my family on here who I have never met. Just had a quick conversation with my dad (he said hello!) who explained who you are. Did Uncle John used to work in a furniture shop in Ruthin? I remember that one of my Taid's brothers did. Are you still in the area?
Thu Nov 15 08:35:09 2007
Johnmcd
I have just returned from a trip to Ruthin and took a picture of the large shop on Well Street, which overlooks the railway line. It has painted on the side wall a large sign, 'Station Shop and Owen'. It is painted black on a white background. In the 1936 Bennetts business it was O.R. Owen, grocers and baker. Is there any way of finding out when they stopped trading? Cheers, J.
Mon Nov 12 08:53:04 2007
Phil Edwards
Hiya Karen (Kahmann) I've been in touch with this web site, they have told me that they have sent my e mail address on to you, please give my love to uncle Ronnie and aunty Val.
Mon Oct 29 16:51:27 2007
Karen Kahmann, Australia
Hi Emma Edwards, this is fabulous finding cousins I haven't seen for decades & cousins I didn't even know I had! The world has certainly got a lot smaller! I remember your dad very well, give him my love, we had a lot of fun when we were kids. So sorry about your Nain & Taid, I have fond memories of Uncle Reg & Aunty Beryl. It broke my dad's heart when Uncle Reg passed away, he loved him very much. Give my family's love to your family especially my mum & dad's. P.S are you a ginger top like your dad was as a boy! LOL! Love, Karen.
Mon Oct 29 09:25:52 2007
Phil Edwards
Hiya Emma, I'm your dad's cousin. Your taid and my dad (John) are brothers, so sad about your nain and taid, fond memories of them and your dad and Graham in Cyffylliog, great to see family I've never met on here and great to see messages from Karen in Australia, although trying to get in touch is proving a bit difficult
Wed Oct 24 08:55:26 2007
John Osborne, Ruthin
I hope that Mr Edwards who kindly put all the pictures about Ruthin up on the web site can contact me. I manage a shop in Ruthin town centre and would like to discuss putting up a display to show the younger age group of the town who don't have internet access what Ruthin used to look like many years ago. Great photographs. I look forward to hearing from you sir. Many thanks.
Mon Oct 22 16:32:27 2007
Emma Edwards, Ruthin
To Karen Kahmann (nee Edwards). Hi Karen. I do believe that we are cousins. My great grandfather and great granmother were Tom and Lilian Edwards and my grandfather was Reg (who I beleive was your father Ronnie's brother?). My dad is Nigel - dunno if that rings a bell with you? Would be great to get in touch with any family I might have in Australia!
Mon Oct 22 12:54:57 2007
Karen Kahmann from Australia
Hi Phil, is there any other way we can stay in touch? P.S. Give my love to everyone pls.
Fri Oct 19 14:26:54 2007
John Gwynedd Jones, Vancouver, Canada
What an amazing time it was the early eighties in Ruthin. Who could forget Cadwen and Gwen at the Wynnstay. New Year's Eve in the sgwar and Sarge the policeman. If you read this sir, though you only taught me in form one, 1y, my brother Meurig always held you in high regard. I did serve you many times at the Steakhouse. We all miss Meurig very much and thanks again to Willy for his moving eulogy in Tabernacle.
Mon Oct 15 13:53:53 2007
Phil Edwards
hiya Karen, wonderful to see your message, 34 years a long time. Regarding getting in touch, I have been in touch with your brother Kev, so if you ever see him you could get my email address from him. It would be lovely to hear from you after all this time.
Mon Oct 15 08:27:36 2007
Karen Kahmann (nee Edwards), Australia
Oh my goodness Phil! I remember you, I believe you have a twin brother Russel & a younger sister Vicky (not sure if that's right). I remember holidaying there when you lived a few doors down from Tide. I'd forgotten I'd put a message on this site & kid that I still am I just googled my name & there you were! I was in a state of shock for a moment. What a fabulous surprise. Isn't technology a wonderful thing! I'm just sitting in my computer room and I find a message from a cousin I haven't seen for over 34 yrs! How can we stay in contact without putting our personal details on here? Please, please msg me back! This has made my day! See ya.
Thu Oct 11 15:10:17 2007
Chris Spinks from Romford
I was looking through these photos of Ruthin and discovered the picture of Bryn Ffynnon submitted by Roger Edwards. This was the house where my grandfather was born, and the family lived there for at least 100 years. I have a copy of the photo given to me by the current owner of the house, but would love to know more about it - who took it for example. I assume from census records that the people shown are my gg-grandfather, possibly my grandfather, and a couple of his sisters, but would love to make contact with Roger Edwards to find out more.
Thu Sep 27 09:20:12 2007
Phil Edwards
Hiya Karen Kahmann (Edwards). I'm Phil your cousin, I'm one of the twins your uncle John's lad, lovely surprise to see your name on here. I too have many fond memories of our grandparents and Ruthin, please get in touch it would be lovely to hear from you.
Mon Sep 10 09:19:44 2007
Di Wallace was Grimsley, Tauranga, NZ
Hey Karen just found this site and read your comments. I think we were in skool together. Now live in Tauranga, NZ. would love to catch up with you. I remember Roger Edwards too and he was a great teacher.
Wed Sep 5 13:14:34 2007
Terry Roberts, born Ruthin 1958, now West Yorks.
It's lifted my spirits to see so much about Ruthin, and so many people with such fond memories. Ruthin was home for Dad, Harold Roberts, from a family who ran a cobblers shop below the Grammar School. His father, brothers (and himself) were very much into athletics in the 1930-40s. Does anyone have any knowledge of this? If so, I'd be delighted to know.
Mon Sep 3 09:48:39 2007
Dave Yates, Hughes. Dado.
I lived in 56 Parc-y-Dre between 1970-77 went to Borthyn and Brynhyfryd. Have good memories of Mr Edwards, also swimming in Cae Ddol and Ellis pop factory, now live in Liverpool but always try to get down to Ruthin on trips to Wales, great memories, would be good to see friends in Ruthin.
Tue Aug 28 12:07:56 2007
Karen Roberts Phoenix Arizona
Hey Julie Willians, and YOU Sue Robberts (LOL I do have your email address somewhere). My Dad has just been investigating this page (now he's internet savvy @ age 86). Hi Dad too and anyone else who knew me in my Ruthin days. Check out www.ffotosbyffion.com (I used to have a website by that name). Been home again again this July. Hope to see ya'll next visit. :)K
Fri Aug 17 11:00:33 2007
Elaine Bouler from London
I am looking to find family of Emily and Richard Boulter from Birkenhead, who used to visit the farm on Wrexham Road, Cheshire. Thank you.
Tue Aug 14 11:35:46 2007
Sarah Dolan living in Llanbedr Hall Estate
What started out as a problem with our communal drains is turning into a living history lesson. Thanks to the Council for their assistance. Anyone know anything about Bryn Teg before Florence and Gertrude Chambers lived here? Wish Mr Edwards had been my history teacher (I got a "U").
Thu Jul 12 09:37:03 2007
D Bailey
For all the fans of Ruthin,you can see my pictures of Ruthin and the Vale of Clwyd on my web site at www.valeofclwydphotos.co.uk
Mon Jul 2 08:55:13 2007
Doris Jones Kavanagh from New Jersey USA
I'm glad I found this site, I love reading about Ruthin, my father's family lived there at 36 Clywd St, and I finally got to visit the lovely town and even got into the house where they lived. The family living there now were wonderful to us. I stayed at the Castle Hotel on the top of the street. I love it and want to return again.
Wed Jun 13 09:29:40 2007
Julie Williams, St Dogmael's
This is my first visit to the site for some time, and I was pleased to see some names I knew, so can I please say hello to Steve Beach, who always pops into my head as soon as I think of the Myd. where I had some of the best nights. Also hello to eveyone from Porth Y Dre and Mwrog Streets. Great to see the old place and relive some memories.
Wed May 30 09:42:10 2007
Julie Williams
Hey Karen! Hiya how you doin'? Yes I'm the JW you think, and you used to live in Maes H. didn't you? Hope to see you again some time on town, and sorry I didn't see your message till now. Best regards!
Tue May 22 15:11:45 2007
Andrea from Wrexham
Thank you so much Sue for your offer of help.I have contacted you via email.Let's hope we can both fill in the blanks.
Wed May 9 15:36:05 2007
Sue Roberts, Sydney, Australia
Hi Andrea, Hannah Jane Roberts and Edward Roberts were my grandparents, Sara Williams my great grandmother. My father was John Roberts one of seven, there are three still alive.I would be happy to tell you anything I know.
Tue May 1 09:12:17 2007
ALI CONDON(NEE HUGHES)
I wonder if any one remembers my lovely 'Nan Ruthin' who lived in Porth-y-Dre most of her married life? Mrs Annie Wilson, who I loved to bits as she used to spoil my two sisters and myself rotten!
Thu Mar 22 08:09:28 2007
robert topp mesa az
I attended Brynhyfryd 1969/72 and I am trying to find people I went to school with. Good memories from that time.
Mon Mar 19 09:54:57 2007
Andrea of Wrexham
If anyone who remembers E. Roberts Greengrocers of Well Street or anyone who remembers the Machine Inn in Well Street, I am trying to trace descendants of Edward Williams and Sara his wife. My grandad was George Alun Williams born around 1895 who came to live in the Moss, Wrexham and was a collier and then there was Hannah Jane. Would love some help.
Wed Mar 7 08:13:06 2007
Elsie Woods, Wirral
I was an evacuee in Ruthin and lived with the Thomas family. They had two sons Leonard and Phillip. I went to the local school. The house was in porth y dre. I have since found my grandmother and great grandfather where born in ruthin. Of course I did not know that at the time- quite a coincidence.
Tue Feb 20 11:16:14 2007
John Hodgkinson
We lived in St Meugans until about 1958, when i was 4 years old. Older residents may well remember my father,Arthur Hodgkinson who was born in the Park Place Hotel and later ran Bridge Garage. He was quite well known locally. He married my mother, Hilda, at Llanfwrog church on 10th August 1946. My sister, Julia was born in 1948 and christened at St. Peters. I was adopted in 1954 and christend in Llanrhydd. My godmother Annie Edwards,(we've always known her as 'auntie nan') now lives in Llys Erw. My uncle and auntie Donald and Nora (dad's sister) lived on Denbigh road, and his other sister Ena lives in Barnsley. His father, William Henry Hough Hodgkinson, mother Mary and stepmother Megan are all buried in Llanfwrog. I would be interested if anyone has any memories of members of our family. Diolch yn fawr.
Mon Feb 12 12:29:39 2007
John Mcd
Does anyone remember the name of the cinema in Well Street and the name of the garage at the junction of Well Street and Station road? I am interested in the 1960s in particular.
Mon Feb 12 11:30:02 2007
GLENYS HARRISON, CHESTER
I have started to trace my family tree and found that my great grandmother was born in Llanfwrog, Ruthin. Her name was Jane Jones and her father was a shoemaker.
I have not been to Ruthin for many years but now feel I need to go back to find out more.
Thu Feb 8 13:17:16 2007
Jim Bradley
Lived in Maes Hafod, the old one for the first 7 years of my life (1966-72). I remember the rocket on the playground being built. Went to Borthyn Primary. I very much have a soft spot for Ruthin. Got drunk there during my early years and still enjoy visiting now.
Wed Oct 25 07:58:52 2006
Alex Cheshire
I too went to Bryhyfryd and Roger Edwards was an absolute star then and would appear he still is. Lovely to see you are still an active member of the community Sir. Am pretty sure you will remember who I am (I gave you enough trouble) was fantastic to read up on old Ruthin will call one day to visit am sure.
Fri Oct 13 08:27:07 2006
Karen Roberts (AZ)
That last pic... I'd love to know where it was taken. I'm just nosey (typical Ruthinite)...have visited home recently ...took a few pics of castle / square / gaol..etc. Hi to Roger Edwards .. (what a popular guy ...taught and inspired sooo many of us). He actually was in school with my big sis who turns 60 in feb (he did take early retirement after being head teacher @ brynhyfryd I think. (plan to visit again in feb. love reading these pages...HEY JulieWilliams were you born in '61? birthday july 6th?? if so ... you have to know I have lovely / fond memories of your birthday parties you shared with Janet Adam. Love to all Karen.
Fri Sep 29 08:38:46 2006
Margaret Roberts, Vancouver Canada
Hello Wally Brodie, You may have known my father's family who also lived in Bontuchel in the 40s. The Roberts family lived in a small row of houses just up the hill from a very steep s curve. Tom, Leena, Geoff, Magdelin, Percy...do they ring any bells? I see that we are now neighbours living in Beautiful B.C...It's a small world!
Mon Aug 21 10:19:58 2006
Arwel Parry, Crewe
In response to Lauraine Palmeri, I lived just the other side of the hill at Bwlch-y-Parc in the 60s and 70s (my parents gave up the farm in 1984), and in my time Bob Morris, Rhesgoed, used to farm the land nearly up to my bedroom window! I suppose Bob and Mrs Morris must have come to Rhesgoed fairly soon after Lauraine's family left - they're among my earliest memories in the early 60s anyway, I recall Mrs Morris coming to our house to tell Dad that my Taid had died as they had a phone and we didn't. Mr and Mrs Morris died within a few days of each other a few years ago, and the new owners have set up a Farm Shop there. Their website (www.rhesgoedfarmshop.co.uk) has some nice pictures of the area.
Fri Jul 21 16:28:23 2006
karen kahmann (nee edwards) australia
i was born in ruthin hospital in 1961 & although i never lived there for long i had many childhood holidays there visiting family, many of which still live there. my grandparents were tom & lillian edwards, both passed away now, but i have a lot of uncles aunts & cousins there still! it's been 33 yrs since i last was there but my memories are fresh of one of the most beautiful parts of the world & some of the most wonderful people. luv 2 all my family there, maybe 1 day i'll come & see you all.
Wed Jul 19 14:19:05 2006
Norman Blackwell. Gt Yarmouth
My father, John (Jack) Blackwell was chief clerk at Ruthin Station (goods dept) until his sudden death in 1946. I think a Mr Clough was stationmaster and during the war a lady booking clerk was employed, one of the first on the LMS, was she still there when you were there Eric Davies?
Mon Jul 17 10:35:59 2006
Joan McInnes (nee Perry), Adela
Adding to my previous comments - I shall be returning to Wales in August (2006) for about 6-7 weeks. Having a rush of nostalgia as I look over Roger's photos again and am looking forward to revisiting some of the places featured. Also looking for photos of Bryneglwys where I lived for nine years and hoping to catch up with old friends when I'm in the UK. Are we able to publish our e-mail addresses with these comments?
Mon Jun 5 09:37:29 2006
Wally BrodieArmstrong b.c. Ca
I was evacuated to bontuchel, ruthin, 1940. Lived there for several years in various farms. I remember old Dick Dunne, the hobo, and worked many days along side of this very unique character. Lived with Peter and Gladys Rennie. Pete was the local coal merchant, and also had a timber buisiness. I have travelled throughout the world, and my most treasured memories are of Ruthin and the villages in the valley. Having visited many times over the years, Bontuchel has a very special place in my heart.
Mon May 22 10:58:10 2006
Iolo McGregor, Ruthin
I was facinated by a photo posted by Roger Edwards of the old Ruthin Railway Station. I'm currently doing some personal research on that particular station, and was wondering if Roger or anyone else had more photos. Any help would be great. Thank you.
Thu May 4 07:47:19 2006
Tim Stuehmeyer (Raised in Ruthin)
Ruthin has some great history and just seeing pictures of the Vale reminds me of many memories. I remember the railway line and also the property before the Craft Centre was built at the former location of the railway station. I can still remember the railway line being a great place to play until some of it was filled in from Denbigh Road to top of Wrexham Road.
Mon Mar 13 19:02:30 2006
Lauraine Palmeri from Ingleton
I was evacuated to Llanbedr with my mother and grandmother where we lived in an old farmhouse called Rhesgoed between 1940 and 1947. My mother and I used to take the bus on a Saturday for my once-a-week private tuition in the three R's with a nice teacher near the Station called Audrey Lloyd. I spent two hours with Miss Lloyd while my mother did the shopping, then she'd collect me for a trip to the library followed by a fish and chip lunch in the corner cafe opposite the Castle Hotel. We'd go to the "pictures" at the cinema and then take the bus home laden with shopping for the week. We were often snowed up in winter and had to dig ourselves out. Washing was done in the copper beside the range or in a galvanised tub outside, where my grandmother used much elbow grease to get the clothes clean on the washboard. I'd love to know who lives at Rhesgoed now. At the time, we knew very few people as the house was isolated and I never went to school. But I do remember dear old Mr Jones who lived at Rhiwisc and the Roberts family a few fields away, the Morrises who delivered our milk, and Miss Evans who ran the Clwyd Gate Cafe up the hill.
Sat Mar 11 21:35:57 2006
Nigel Foulkes, West Sussex
I haven't lived in the area for 23 years, but these photographs bring back many fond memories. Is Roger Edwards still teaching or now retired? Has anyone got old photos to submit of Llanferres, my home village, from the 1960s or 1970s? Hope to next visit during the Easter break.
Fri Mar 10 20:31:23 2006
Andy Tams (Now in Leeds)
I lived in Llanbedr 1974-1990. Many thanks to all the people who have taken time to remind me of the wonderful town of Ruthin where I spent many happy days both in school and later working. I miss its charm and look forward to visiting soon.
Fri Mar 3 14:04:08 2006
Karen, Ruthin
In response to Gavin Douglas, i think its great that you had a reunion in Ruthin and that you all keep in touch and it is indeed a small world, we get everywhere ! see you on Friends reunited
Wed Mar 1 09:08:08 2006
Gavin Douglas from Northumberland
In reply to Karen's question - I really loved being back in Ruthin, and met up with some old friends, including an ex Ysgol Brynhyfryd pupil who now lives in Australia. John and I had a great time re-visiting our old haunts, and remembering all the good times we had growing up in that wonderfull old town. I still keep in touch with many ex-Ruthinites on Friends Reunited, it seems we have spread far and wide across the world!
Mon Feb 27 18:02:03 2006
danielle from ruthin
i love seeing old photos of ruthin and if anyone has any of clwyd street i wood love to see them.
Sun Feb 26 16:00:39 2006
Allan Cotton, Blaenau Ffestiniog
We are looking for a photograph of the old Ruthin Cinema in Well St. We think it was called the Picture House, anybody have any details?
Fri Feb 24 16:52:25 2006
Karen, Ruthin
What a wonderful site dedicated to the beautiful town I was born and raised in and it's lovely to see messages posted from people who have never forgotten their time here, I know the name Gavin Douglas and was pleased to see a message on here from him, would be interested to know what his thoughts were on the town after a fifteen year gap. Love the photos, thank you Mr Edwards.
Fri Feb 24 11:47:25 2006
Mike Fitch, Norwich
My wife and I lived in Ruthin from 1986 to 1989, when I was a Senior Cameraman with HTV at Mold, we have many happy memories of the town, and were there last in October 2005,and were pleased to see it still retains its unique character.
Mon Jan 9 09:46:50 2006
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