PONTYPRIDD
HISTORICAL SOCIETY

TALKS AND RECORDINGS
*** On Tuesday 12 September 2023 at 12 noon Howard Thomas is giving a free talk on recollections of the 1960s and Pontypridd and the Park then. The talk will be at the new Canolfan Calon Taf venue near the Bandstand. If you are interested in attending please email CalonTaf@rctcbc.gov.uk. Places are limited so will be on a first come first served basis.***












As at July 2023 we have suspended our monthly talks for logistical reasons.
As and when they resume all relevant information will be posted here.
In the meantime you may wish to view recordings of talks given over Zoom during the Pandemic using the links below
The Great Depression of Pontypridd | Catrin Collier - Youtube
The Rhondda Tunnel - Tony Moon - Youtube
Wales Land of Song - Dean Powell - Youtube
Glamorganshire Canal at Pontypridd - Ron Keats -Youtube
Castell Coch - Adrienne Wood - Youtube
Hughesovka - David Cartwright - Youtube
Remembering Aberfan - Iwan England - Youtube
The History of Pontypridd Park - Keith Jones - Youtube
Pontypridd Railways - Tony Moon - Youtube below:
Wales at the time of Owain Glyndwr - Catrin Collier - Youtbe below
The Rebecca Riots - Dr Chris Turner - Youtube below
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