Glanymor & Tyisha History Group

Glanymor & Tyisha History Group members at May's meeting at Bethania Chapel, Llanelli.

The Glanymor and Tyisha wards of Llanelli were once home to heavy industry, most famously tin-plating. Supporting this industry were networks of docks and railways. Around this industry, vibrant communities formed.

In the latter half of the 20th century, much of this industrial landscape was demolished - the Glanymor & Tyisha History Group aims to record as much of the history as possible, before it is lost forever.

The group formed in early 2004 and decided to launch a series of book to tell the story of Glanymor & Tyisha. A People's History: Glanymor & Tyisha, Number 1 was published in 2004, followed by Number 2 in 2005 and Number 3 in 2006. Books 1 and 2 were soon reprinted as one combined book, due to the high demand for them. Book Number 4 was published in late 2007.

The books are collections of writings by different authors, from both within and outside of the History Group. The group is currently compiling book Number 5.

Group Chairman Nevil Williams with the group's latest publication - A People's History: Glanymor & Tyisha, Number 4. Taken by Benita.