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1980's Neath: In Pictures

Mike Jackson of Rhos captured the changing face of Neath in the 1980's.

View of Baglan Bay - credit: Mike Jackson
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Byron
I remember visiting the chest clinic which used to be in london road and whilst waiting for it to open and be the first patient I used to go and see the World War 1 tank that was on display there.
Fri Apr 4 09:42:54 2008

Shaun from Neath
Can clearly remember falling out from the Angel pub, pictured on the right, every weekend. How times have changed and yet have not changed at all.
Thu Mar 6 13:34:11 2008

mary neath
pic no 8 - remember too nearby the chapel where each year Aberdulais Falls held the annual Christmas carol service which always started my Christmas activities.Also the walk over to Tonna.
Mon Sep 3 09:41:34 2007

Fay, UK
My very first job was as a travel clerk at Jenkins travel which can be seen in the photo. I was the junior clerk and Lena was the Senior. The telephone would regularly break down and I had to run across the road to the Angel pub, with a bag of change to make bookings with the Head Office of Jenkins, in Skewen. I used to get my hair done next door in Ritchies.Happy days.
Fri May 25 14:25:44 2007

John Morgan Perth W .Australia
Remember the Gnoll Pond when I was in school. Running up to have a swim befoe going to school with my mates. Helping Sam Langford the local care taker and res., Police man to get the pool ready for the day.
Wed Feb 7 09:10:30 2007

Wendie from Pontyclun
I lived in the Angel at this time I think, my parents ran it in the 80s, and there were lots of spooky goings on!
Tue Feb 6 13:41:23 2007

Clive Howells Neath
So good to see my dad's old salon Ritchies in Angel Street. Founded in 1935 and its lasted over 50 years. Hair is still in the family with sons, Michael and Clive.
Tue Jan 2 09:55:12 2007

Andy Williams Rhos Pontardawe
Walking around Neath town centre on the morning of the Neath rfc v New Zealand all blacks game, way back in October 1989. The town was buzzing with anticipation and excitement, shame about the result.
Wed Oct 11 08:52:28 2006

Linda Cavalli. Wokingham
Picture no.11 Angel Street - Walk to the end of the Angel St, turn left and cross the road under the railway bridge. That was Bridge St. On the left hand side was our cafe...a lifetime ago.
Thu Mar 23 10:51:44 2006

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