These photographs are reminders of what our community was like and how it evolved.

The Carpenters Arms Brynithel and some pictures of  Aberbeeg are also included.

 They are dated between late 19th and mid 20th Century.

Llanhilleth Colliery and railway station

Llanhilleth Colliery is documented as having workings going back to 1802, however between 1860 and 1890 the workings were deepened and extended eventually leading to 3 shafts being used. The main seams that were worked, were "Tillery, Big Vein, Three Quarter, Black Vein, Meadow Vein and Old Coal". By 1950 only the Big and Meadow Veins were being worked.

(excerpt from Collieries of South Wales 2: by John Cornwell)

Llanhilleth Colliery was closed on the 22nd March 1969.

Here are some photographs of the colliery, the station and also some of Crumlin and the viaduct.

Here is a school photograph from 1965 it is from Llanhilleth Old School,

 I am 5th on the top row, do you recognize anyone on it?

Headmaster Mr Glyn Hughes and Head Teacher Miss Walker.