Just like all places on this website, they are fast disappearing and will soon be only memories in photographs. That is why I never tire seeing different peoples pics of the same place (hope you agree..... because here comes the Boys' Village again!!! haha).
In the late 1980s I stayed here on a school trip so am quite fond of the place. In recent times I have been there on 4 occasions from early 2014, 2015 and a couple of weeks ago (2016). My photos below are a collection from all visits. I always notice changes - obviously never good ones. The swimming pool is now filled with earth, the old graffiti (lots I really liked) has been graffiti'd over, more fires, continual vandalism, and, evidence of building work that has started and since abandoned. But despite all this, it still has lots to offer and is always a great place to stroll around if passing.
HISTORY
The Boys' Village opened in early 1920s originally for the sons of miners from the South Wales valleys. It gave them an opportunity to enjoy a Holiday Camp near the coast and away from the coalfields / polluted air. The village had a swimming pool, cricket pavilion, rugby/football pitches, sports hall, church, dining hall and lots more - it even had it's own war memorial. Later, the site was also used as a training centre for apprentices, a Youth Hostel and a military base during World War 2. It closed in the 1990s. The site was then rented by a family who used it for farm storage. They left in 2008. Since then, various building have been completely demolished / removed due to severe fire damage.
Hope you enjoy the photos.......
The Boiler Room
Thanks for taking the time to look! Hope you enjoyed
In the late 1980s I stayed here on a school trip so am quite fond of the place. In recent times I have been there on 4 occasions from early 2014, 2015 and a couple of weeks ago (2016). My photos below are a collection from all visits. I always notice changes - obviously never good ones. The swimming pool is now filled with earth, the old graffiti (lots I really liked) has been graffiti'd over, more fires, continual vandalism, and, evidence of building work that has started and since abandoned. But despite all this, it still has lots to offer and is always a great place to stroll around if passing.
HISTORY
The Boys' Village opened in early 1920s originally for the sons of miners from the South Wales valleys. It gave them an opportunity to enjoy a Holiday Camp near the coast and away from the coalfields / polluted air. The village had a swimming pool, cricket pavilion, rugby/football pitches, sports hall, church, dining hall and lots more - it even had it's own war memorial. Later, the site was also used as a training centre for apprentices, a Youth Hostel and a military base during World War 2. It closed in the 1990s. The site was then rented by a family who used it for farm storage. They left in 2008. Since then, various building have been completely demolished / removed due to severe fire damage.
Hope you enjoy the photos.......
The Boiler Room
Thanks for taking the time to look! Hope you enjoyed
