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Its TV time in the Welsh mining village of Nelson. Every Sunday
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Its TV time in the Welsh mining village of Nelson. Every Sunday
Its TV time in the Welsh mining village of Nelson. Every Sunday, at five minutes to five, some twenty five of the local children line up outside Mrs Olwyn Sewells cottage on Llanfabon Road, Nelson, Glamorgan. At five o clock, Mrs Sewell opens the door and the youngster pack into her small front parlour for their weekly " Childrens Hour" treat. Good Neighbours story, published in the Daily Mirror. September 1955
Ron Harding
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Nelson
England
DM G4752
Media ID 21908282
© Mirrorpix
1955 Community Excited Neighbour
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Bringing Joy to the Welsh Mining Village - It's TV Time in Nelson
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. In the heart of the close-knit Welsh mining village of Nelson, a cherished tradition unfolds every Sunday at five minutes to five. With anticipation and excitement radiating from their beaming faces, around twenty-five local children form an orderly line outside Mrs Olwyn Sewell's humble cottage on Llanfabon Road. As the clock strikes five, Mrs Sewell swings open her door, welcoming the eager youngsters into her cozy front parlour for their highly anticipated weekly treat – "Children's Hour". This heartwarming scene captures a snapshot of community spirit and neighborly love that defines this tight-knit village. Published in the Daily Mirror in September 1955 as part of its Good Neighbours series, this photograph by Ron Harding immortalizes an era when television was still a novelty. In an age where entertainment options were limited, these children found solace and delight within Mrs Sewell's home. The image encapsulates not only their excitement but also highlights the power of connection fostered through shared experiences. As they gather around a small screen flickering with black-and-white images, these young souls embark on adventures together – transported to worlds beyond their own doorstep. This nostalgic glimpse into 1950s Wales reminds us that true joy lies not just in technology or material possessions but rather in genuine human connections forged through simple acts of kindness and communal gatherings.
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