Pupils from Trinant Primary School became ‘heritage detectives’ for the day recently, seeking to discover what life was like for people living in their local when they were younger.
The event invited residents of all ages to bring along photos and memorabilia of what life was like in the area in days gone by.
Pupils were then tasked with questioning the residents about what work, home life, entertainment, heroes and heroines and travel was like when they were younger.
The event formed part of NIACE’s (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) Adult Learners’ Week, which aimed to encourage all adults to engage in learning of all kinds, and a celebration of the village’s heritage.
During the event, residents were able to sample traditional Welsh Cawl, and were also encouraged to join up to cookery classes.
This event will also support a Heritage Lottery Fund application to interpret the area’s Old Dram Road or ‘Black Ash Path’ that miners walked along to get to and from work at the pit.
This application is being led by the Trinant and Pentwyn Community Partnership, and supported by Communities First.
Councillor Ron Davies, cabinet member for regeneration and countryside said: “We are keen to help ensure that future generations are able to understand the significance of the heritage on their doorstep.
“For this particular area, this includes understanding the significance and value of local features such as the former Crumlin Viaduct, Trinant Tip, Crumlin Canal and Navigation Colliery, all of which are connected in some way by the ‘Black Ash Path’.
If you have any memories to share or would like to get involved in the project, please contact Rachael Clarke, Communities First Coordinator on 01443 864226.