PeopleOf CwmammanThelma and Bruno Poyda
Thelma and Bruno Poyda once lived at Hendy Farm, Glanamman. Bruno was from East Germany and settled in the Britain after the second world war, having been a prisoner of war who was assigned to land work. He was reputedly a Gunner in the Luftwaffe who's aircraft was shot down. The family moved to Coventry for a time, where Bruno worked at "The Valves", next to the Bristol Sidley Factory (Bristol Sidley was taken over by Rolls Royce). When they returned to Cwmamman, they lived at Hendy Farm on Grenig Road, Glanamman. Pictured here with them are two of their children. The author remembers Bruno for his great sense of humour. Thanks to Trevor Poyda for this contribution. |
