Terraced This three bedroom property would make an ideal first time buy or investment property. In Poor Health, BBC One Wales, Thursday, 5 October 2235 BST. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. MARGARET HOWELLS August 5, 1934 - January 26, 2023. Although the sky is grey, there's a sense of. Housing Estate was established in the early 1950's and it has been I met people on my holidays and I came to see them. But they have regenerated it, they have got the 3GS up there now.. Recently the National Library of Wales purchased a set of prints from the Miners & Factory Girls documentary to be added to their archive. For sale! According to the Mirror, Daily Mail, the Western Mail and the Daily Telegraph, male residents of the Gurnos estate in Merthyr lived for an average of just 58.8 years. She said: I was in the school for almost 30 years in total. One thing I dont think we make the most of on the Gurnos or in Merthyr is our history things like the iron works and Dic Penderyn. Life expectancy in Merthyr as a whole is as much as five years lower than it is in wealthier areas of Wales and. please contact us, by clicking the 'Contact Us' button. Someone once said to my mate that someone gets shot on the Gurnos every five minutes, like its LA and Johannesburg rolled into one. 1. area. The estate is her home, a good place.. This is according to the current Zoopla . 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Streets on 1970s development were named after flowers and shrubs; such as Lavender, Heather, Lupin and Forsythia, with the exception of the three most recent areas known as Pen-Gurnos, Pen-y-Dre and Pen-y-Fan View. It consists principally of the Gurnos Estate. A television documentary will follow Denise Morgans last term as headteacher of Goetre Primary School on the Gurnos Estate in Merthyr Tydfil. But I come to you with two armed robberies and five dwelling burglaries. View all for this operator. There have been a few bad moments but you cant help them., From the roof of St Aloysius RC Church jackdaws watched over the town. I moved to Bridgend for a couple of years but came back after 2004 because I did not like it there, Jeremy said. Jeremy Davies is a volunteer at the 3GS development trust, a charity which works to improve life in the Gurnos. The design and planning of the Gurnos estate borrows ideas from the Radburn system. David Williams made a television documentary in the south Wales valleys 18 years ago. In 2011, the county was ranked fourth in Britain by the Department for Work and Pensions in a list of places with the highest levels of unemployment among 16 to 24-year-olds, with 34.2% without work. Some gardens were filled with junk. I would tell them to go and join the army. the bottom end of Oak Road. Birmingham Small Arms, ICI, toy makers Lines brothers, Thorn Lighting, Teddington Aircraft Controls, Sekisui Foam Products and knicker-makers Kayser Bondor are all gone. function MSFPpreload(img) Working on a lovely documentary Beautiful Architecture of the South Wales Coalfield with Miners Memoirs., To find out more about Walters photography and his many exhibitions visit: walterwaygood.com. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Its not as bad as they make it out to be., Another resident, Michael Braithwaite, said there's nothing wrong with the Gurnos, and he would never move., The 65-year-old said: There are no prospects for kids up here.. [6] The trust's offices are based at The Gurnos Shops, together with other centres including a youth centre at Forsythia Close. Many of the initial streets were named after trees; such as Oak, Acacia and Rowan. As you head uphill towards the estate a sign welcomes you from between pebble-dashed and brick homes dotted with. The pics he took form the basis of his Family of Merthyr collection pictures taken around the valleys town in the 80s and 90s. The reality of walking around the infamous Gurnos estate in Merthyr Tydfil on a regular Thursday morning is a far cry from its notorious reputation. Meanwhile, back in 2016, and residents say they are often judged because of where they are from. The mines and steelworks closed long ago. It was the perfect example of co-operation and friendship. For our new documentary, we filmed in Poland with women from the Gurnos making cakes for their Polish hosts and Parisian guests. Well I was a skinhead back then, he recalled. If so, please contact us. One of the problems associated with obesity is the growing prevalence of diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes, which now affects children as well as adults. Anthony Bunko was brought up on the nearby Galon Uchaf estate. Connect with Nation.Cymru on Facebook and Twitter. Life expectancy in Merthyr as a whole is as much as five years lower than it is in wealthier areas of Wales. FUNERAL SERVICE ON TUESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2023. The precinct was given a 2.5m overhaul in 2010. Consultant Professor David Owens shocked me with the latest statistics. Most of the people here are law abiding citizens who work and help their community.. They are an excellent team of people who have the best interest of each child at heart.. 1 Jan 2023 in Easyavvisi View details 20 pictures House For Sale 2 bedroom semi detached house for sale 130,000 Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Beat the energy price rises in Gurnos Estate, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale NP23 4TF Yearly saving up to: 358 Detached house 289 Semi-detached house 281 End terrace house Compare energy deals StreetScan combines information about Gurnos Estate, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4TG and displays a report on the . In terms of property types, flats in NP23 4TF sold for an average of 61,191 and terraced houses for 86,855. Ten years ago he moved to Bridgend but moved back because he didnt like it. Monday, 24 June, 2002, 10:50 GMT 11:50 UK, "It is seven years since a blaze ripped though this house at the Gurnos estate", ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------. 1771 the Cyfarthfa Iron Works took out a lease for limestone at I wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. If you are from the Gurnos you will be comfortable here. There have also been two pubs, the Gurnos Tavern and later The Matchstick Man, named after late boxer Johnny Owen, however both have since closed. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav6n=MSFPpreload("_derived/contact_us.htm_cmp_oldmerthyrtydfil010_vbtn.gif"); MSFPnav6h=MSFPpreload("_derived/contact_us.htm_cmp_oldmerthyrtydfil010_vbtn_a.gif"); } Mum-of-two Melanie Howells, 44, said: Its where Im comfortable. Most Popular Now | 56,514 people are reading stories on the site right now. The survey on the Gurnos revealed people there were very conscious they were eating junk food and had an unhealthy lifestyle. Ole59084994 - we are pleased to offer for sale this 3 bedroom modernised middle terraced house located in a sought after area of aberfan close to. The reputation the Gurnos has outside Merthyr is that it is the most terrible place in the world, the 54-year-old said. Ive reared all my children here and they have all done well.. The Gurnos Farm area was the largest stretch of clean, uncontaminated land in the Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. Diane Jones, 21, and her daughters Shauna, two, and 13-month-old Sarah Jane died when petrol poured under the front door of their home in the Gurnos Estate, Merthyr Tydfil was set alight. Retired headteacher Denise Morgan outside Goetre Primary School in Merthyr Tydfil. Hoover is one of many businesses that are no longer in the area. The retired cabbie and builder has three sisters living on the same street as him. Merthyr Tydfil. Care Search. Links to more Wales stories are at the foot of the page. in the 1980's. The area is among the most deprived in Europe, and he has returned as part of BBC Wales' Me and My Health season to find out what has changed. the Borough were held here, however, on 23rd September, I first met Rhonda Braithwaite when filming a documentary about the effects on the unemployed of a new benefits system. But I think that is not just the Gurnos but Merthyr in its entirety. occupied by William Charles from Breconshire. Youve got a minority around here that openly take drugs and leave needles everywhere but that is just a select few. the land for their Ironmasters. But they have regenerated it, they have got the 3GS up there now.. Located close to prince charles hospital, local shops and amenities. Goitre Pond, September 1963 - Photo common areas, small gardens and homes packed closely together. ', Sign up to our free email alerts for the top Merthyr Tydfil stories sent straight to your e-mail. It airs on BBC Wales on Tuesday at 10.40pm. Life expectancy in Merthyr as a whole is as much as five years lower than it is in wealthier areas of Wales. In terms of property types, flats in Alder Grove sold for an average of 78,483 and terraced houses for 57,661. That is what is lacking. We have got criminal records as long as your arm. Things were happening all the time then with the police getting called.. The 1901 census names All information provided to Nation.Cymru will be handled sensitively and within the boundaries of the Data Protection Act 2018. Denise Sullivan was convicted of perverting the course of justice and jailed for four years, which was reduced to three and a half years at an appeal. He added: There is no trouble here, no cars being pinched. 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If you are ok with anonymous tracking please click ok, Support our Nation today - please donate here. The School on the Gurnos was filmed as part of the BBC Wales Real Valleys season. The little boy is The only secondary school in the area is Pen-Y-Dre High School, there are also two primary schools; Goetre Primary School and St Aloysius Roman Catholic Primary School. I would never move from here, Ive so many memories, the mum-of-four and grandmother-of-six said. Its not a rough place. There are no jobs and without jobs there are no prospects. RM BCYK9T - The Gurnos council housing estate on the outskirts of Merthyr Tydfil South Wales UK RM HET9TT - A boy cycles on a snow covered path on the Gurnos Council housing estate in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, UK. are no tunnels, underground workings or dumping of industrial waste There is no trouble here, no cars being pinched, he said. The main thing it is lacking is a massive employer. The Deadly Gurnos Estate Matt Alexander/PA Archive. But I come to you with two armed robberies and five dwelling burglaries. Comprising of Lounge, Kitchen/Diner, Three Bedrooms and Shower Room. the land for their Ironmasters. The 72-year-old said: I thought it was wonderful when I got here.. A. Gurnos Photos not available. members to monitor the progress of the review.". Call us today to arrange your viewing Added on 16/08/2022 by Darlows, Merthyr Tydfil 01685 708673 Local call rate 1/19 100,000 Offers Over Until three years ago many of them didn't cook at all. Penydarren was later added to the 3Gs remit and by 2013 the organisation's remit was expanded to include other wards as the Communities First North Cluster.[7]. I have been on the sick since I have been old enough to leave school. During the initial investigation into the Gurnos murders three local women - Donna Clarke, her aunt Annette Hewins and Denise Sullivan - were arrested in connection with the case. precinct and a community centre. At the top there are a lot more children but I would not say it is much different, Wynne said. Some of the kids are little wasters, but you say to them Stop being a waster or I will come and kick your a***, and they apologise, he said. 01685 725 059. Do you have Richards, sold Y Gyrnos for 500 with all accessories including a The Gurnos estate includes a main small shopping centre at Chestnut Way, known locally as The Gurnos Shops, a social club ( The Gurnos Club), and a community centre, all located within a few yards of each other. The beauty comes from the ordinary from the home environment, which I realised as a body of work was built up, he said. Two women were convicted of arson with intent to endanger life, but they were later released on appeal after it was found there was insufficient evidence against them. eggs, milk and the woods provided fuel to burn on the great fires of Late last year South Wales police carried out one of their biggest-ever drug operations on the Gurnos, arresting 16 dealers who were accused of turning the estate into a virtual no-go area. Working on the Family of Merthyr documentary and planning a second book and exhibition in the future. The Gurnos Recreation Centre Melanie is chatting at her fathers home on Elm Grove. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It went through a stage where it did look a bit run down and some of the shops were boarded up, he said. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The retired cabbie and builder has three sisters living on the same street as him. Gurnwah is posh for Gurnos. In it, Dorothy swaps her ruby slippers for white stilettoes. Paul Beards Gurnos Fish Bar was doing equally brisk trade. clean, uncontaminated land in the Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. The first eggs, milk and the woods provided fuel to burn on the great fires of The 1901 census names "A lot of what is written about the Gurnos, its just not true. // -->