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William Ingram (writer)
William Herbert Ingram (1930 – 29 January 2013) was a Welsh writer and actor who had success in television and radio. He performed in his own plays for radio. Childhood and education William Ingram, widely known as Bill Ingram except on stage and on the page, was born in Resolven, Glamorgan, Wales in 1930, to Louisa May (née Snook) and William J. Ingram. Six years later the family moved to Ogmore Vale, where he attended Ogmore Grammar School. Early career Singled out early as one of two 'tip-top' Welsh actors - with Mervyn Johns - for his role as the Dutch student Karl in the 1955 'new British colour film', '' The Blue Peter'', in a review in the Western Mail the two actors were described as 'among the best things in the film'...'Young Mr Ingram rapidly established himself as the best of our young performers, bringing an altogether delightful charm to his many scenes.' It was not his only admired performance in 1955. Appearing on stage in the Jubilee production of ''Pete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Resolven
Resolven ( cy, Resolfen) is a small village and community in Neath Port Talbot county borough, Wales. It is located in the Vale of Neath. Location The village is situated in the Vale of Neath, north east of the town of Neath, next to the A465 ''Heads of Valleys'' Road, and is the main settlement in the community of Resolven. Together with the community of Clyne and Melincourt, the village makes up the Resolven electoral ward. The community includes the settlements of Rheola, Abergarwed, and Ynysarwed. History and amenities In the immediate surrounding areas there are a number of industrial sites, which have become somewhat run down during the 1980s and 1990s. The popular Rheola indoor market was located near the village on the site of an old industrial factory, but has since moved from Rheola and now resides in the old TRW Steering Systems building. The vacated site has plans to restore Rheola House and its estate buildings, and establish leisure and tourism facilities. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |