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I Was There

When South Wales got its first Welsh Medium secondary school

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales MW

Chris Stuart reunites those who could say I Was There at moments in Welsh social history. This episode looks back at the start of South Wales' first Welsh Medium Secondary School - Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen, which opened its doors for the first time in 1962. Reminiscing with those who were among its first intake of just 80 pupils, Chris explores how the school attracted youngsters from all over South Wales and was seen as a major milestone in the history of Welsh language education. Former pupils Rhodri Davies, Colin Williams and Elinor Patchell share their memories while former teacher Gwen Aaron adds to the recollections. Show less

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