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Tonypandy Police Station
Tonypandy Police Station

TONYPANDY WARD PAGE

Dunraven Street Early 1900, Tonypandy Police Station is on the Left.
Dunraven Street Early 1900, Tonypandy Police Station is on the Left.

Tonypandy Police Station is one of the original and oldest working police stations in RCT. Built in 1876 it stands proudly in the heart of Dunraven Street which is the main shopping centre in Tonypandy. This station has been manned by police officers for the last 132 years. One of the most historical events in Tonypandy took place in November 1910 whereby local coal miners went on strike from the local Glamorgan Colliery over a dispute with pay. This strike led to rioting within the town and hand-to-hand fighting with the Glamorgan Constabulary and also the reinforcement officers from the Bristol City Constabulary. As rioting continued Winston Churchill authorised officers from the Metropolitan Police Force and also the military to be deployed to Tonypandy.
Lady with the Lamp
Lady with the Lamp

This picture is the unveiling of statue / fountain of the ‘Lady with the Lamp’ which was erected on Tonypandy Square in the memory of Archibald Hood in 1909.

This fountain was removed by the local council after a vehicle collided with it and is currently in storage. There are plans by the local council to get this statue repaired and once again place it as a focal point within Tonypandy as part of the Heritage Trail.

The Powerhouse
The Powerhouse

The Powerhouse stands at the entrance to Tonypandy and is one of the most iconic buildings of the Rhondda. This building was the focal point of the Tonypandy Riots as the striking miners attempted to stop production at the Glamorgan Colliery. There are plans taking place in order to celebrate the centenary of this event in November 2010.

Tonypandy not only has strong heritage but also a strong community. Today the town is still the main meeting point for residents and visitors within the pedestrian area. The street market takes place every Friday with many stalls selling their wares. The closure of the Woolworths store was a huge blow to the town but it is hoped that the re-opening of a new Iceland store in its place will attract more visitors to the shopping centre.

INFORMATION AND CONTACTS

LOCAL COUNCILLOR

The local Councillor for the Tonypandy Ward is Craig Middle. He can be contacted on 07720 038283 or via email at Craig.J.Middle@rctcbc.gov.uk

OVER 50’s AND ELDERLY

There are various meeting groups in and around Tonypandy. Combine House in Eleanor Street hosts some of these groups and can also provide daily hot lunchtime meals to anyone over the age of 50. If you require more information please contact Bev on 01443 432734

SCHOOLS

Tonypandy has two Primary Schools which are both located in Primrose Street.

St Gabriel and Raphael RC Primary School

Headteacher: Mr. Kevin Thomas

Telephone: 01443 433094

Tonypandy Primary School

Headteacher: Mr. Stuart Scammel

Telephone: 01443 433006

AMENITIES AND LOCAL BUSINESSES

Tonypandy Library 01443 432251

Tonypandy Health Centre 01443 432112

Post Office / Costcutter 01443 440637

Ark Youth Project

Nathaniel Freeman 07966 809665

Rhondda Leader Correspondent

Rob Jones 01443 433131

Tonypandy Chamber of Trade

Louis Conti 01443 432341

Gareth 01443 435262

Boots Pharmacy                                           01443 432478

New Look Stores                                          01443 440700

Barbara Rees Estate Agents                     01443 442444

Co-operative Store                                       01443 430911

Ethel Austin Store                                        01443 435995

Peacocks Store                                            01443 432611

Superdrug Store                                          01443 440812

Howells Sports                                             01443 433335

KC's Fashion                                                01443 438187

Devonalds Solicitors                                  01443 434343

Clive Hughes Photography                      01443 433713

Anne's clothing                                            01443 435262

Conti's Fish Bar                                           01443 432341

Sheppards Chemist                                    01443 432283

Co-operative Chemist                                01443 432265

Thomsons Travel                                        01443 423440

Bradford & Bingley                                     01443 438095

Abbey National                                            0845 7654321

Principality                                                    01443 422893

 

HSBC Bank                                                  0845 6040626

 

Lloyds Bank                                                  0845 3000000

 

Sorayas Fashion                                         01443 435034

 

Select Fashion                                             01443 437641

 

Telelectric                                                      01443 432783

 

Shoezone                                                      01443 442035

 

Gwynne's Optician                                        01443 432043

 

Pandy Baguette Shop                               01443 442400

 

 

 

TRAVEL LINKS

 

The Bus Station is located at Tonypandy Square with buses to all areas of the Rhondda and Cardiff.   The Train Station is located at the lower end of Dunraven Street with trains running every half an hour from Treherbert to Barry Island.

 

 

The use of the old photographs has kindly been agreed by Gill Evans, Head of Libraries and Museums, RCT County Borough Council.   These pictures can be found by visiting www.rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk and search for Heritage Services photographic archive.

 

 

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