Aberaman
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Coordinates: 51°42′00″N 3°26′00″W / 51.7°N 3.433333°W
| Aberaman | |
| Welsh: Aberaman | |
 Lewis Street, the main shopping district of the village |
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 Aberaman
Aberaman shown within Rhondda Cynon Taff |
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| Principal area | Rhondda Cynon Taff |
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| Ceremonial county | Mid Glamorgan |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Aberdare |
| Postcode district | CF44 |
| Police | South Wales |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Cynon Valley |
| List of places: UK • Wales • Rhondda Cynon Taff | |
Aberaman is a village near Aberdare in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, south Wales.
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[edit] Schools
- Blaengwawr Comprehensive School (Club Street)
- Blaengwawr Primary (Gwawr Street/Cardiff Road)
- Oaklands Primary (Maes Y Deri)
[edit] Sport
The local soccer club currently plays in the MacWhirter Welsh League, Division One. The club was formed in 1892 and was a founder member of the Welsh League in the 1902-03 season. Its home ground is at Aberaman Park, situated between the village and nearby Abercwmboi.
[edit] Notable people
- Patrick Hannan, journalist and broadcaster
- Alf Sherwood, former footballer
- Jimmy Michael, Arthur and Tom Linton, cyclists
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Aberaman Athletic AFC (Football Club)
- St Margaret's Church, Aberaman
- Plough Inn, Aberaman
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Aberaman and surrounding area
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