YstalyferaHistory and HeritageWeddings at Godrergraig ChapelFrom the South Wales Voice newspaper which was printed in Ystalyfera:-
CHAPEL PRESENTATION: 1934
The above Mr J Brinley Thomas, son of the councillor and Mrs Joseph Thomas Godre'rgraig, was employed in the accountant's office (electricity department) of the Pontardawe Council. He had passed intermediate examination of the Corporation of Registered Accountants and secured a creditable pass in every subject. The examination had been held in December 1933 in London. Graig Road showing houses 130 & 128 next to the footpath by the side of the Chapel. The iron gates at the bottom right of the photograph lead to the chapel. In the South Wales Voice newspaper of the 11th August 1934, the first double wedding to take place at Godre'graig Independent Chapel occurred. It would appear that sisters Margaret and Sarah Lloyd were the bridegrooms and their bridegrooms were Thomas P. Thomas of Clydach, and Harry Jones of Alltwen. Ystalyfera - South Wales
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