A Collection of historical notes about Aberdare and the Cynon Valley

A timeline of the history of Aberdare

The Ivor Parry Local History Lectures

The National Eisteddfodau of Rhondda Cynon Taf 1861–2024 item, which previously occupied this space, is now available in a revised and expanded version as a book. The book is available from our publications officer, Haydn Williams, whose contact details can be found on this web-page.

A Concise History of Aberdare, by Edwin Greening

Cynon Valley Geological History

Aberdare village according to the Tithe map of 1847

An Obituary: Gweno Lewis written by the late Meic Stephens, obituarist of The Independent

Park Schools Centenary - Its History: 1848 – 1948, by W.W. Price

A History of Saron Welsh Independent Chapel, Aberaman, by Rev. Glannant Jones

Who Was Who  This item will be expanded in due course.

CVHS Publication ‘Cynon Coal’ supplementary information sheet