History
News and Information on Tredegar was first available via computer in early 1991 using the Janet system. This was the system used by universities before the availability of the Internet. The first correspondence was received in February 1991 from  somebody in Texas, USA asking for information on a relative that he lost contact with. Later that year we also had a version of the site available via a bulletin board system (BBS) which meant that people could access the site using a modem. The system run using this configuration for over three years.

With the onset of the Internet, we migrated the service in approximately 1995. With the introduction of broadband to the UK in 2004. we now host the web-site on dedicated hardware in Tredegar. Since 2005 we have also introduced a web-cam to the site, and also a interactive forum to allow user's of the system to raise their own  topics and answers. Also in 2005 we lunched the I-community section allowing groups and individuals their own chance to run a web site under the www.Tredegar.co.uk name. This service is free to all that live in the town.

Author(s)
The site in its many formats has mainly been financially supported, edited and run by just one person. However, in resent years several individuals has helped out by giving up their time to supply editorial content and technical help running the site. 

Late 2007, we were fortunate enough to have a regular on the forums (aussiewelshman) offer to help us with the running of the site. As him name implies, Aussiewelshman lives in Australia, but his grandfather come from the town. Read about his links with the town here.

www.Tredegar.co.uk Ltd

Early in January 2008, a new "not-for-profit" community company was formed to build on the great success of the www.Tredegar.co.uk website.

The decision was made to form this  new legal entity to take control of the web-site, activates and objectives because it can now have a more structured feel, and be in a better position to deliver on its objectives.

If you think you could be willing to help with the running of the site in anyway (however small), please e-mail the webmaster.

Remember, Tredegar was once a great town, and indeed it still is But it needs your help to improve, to grow, to gain back lost ground. 
If you can help, please do so.............. 

This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr Rowland Topping & George Holder. Always on our minds...........