Gwyn Evans

Broadcasting Rugby unites the nation according to this interviewee who talks about watching matches on television at his local rugby club. Aberfan is discussed too, the images stay in the mind and the appearance of Lord Robens. Referring to Tryweryn he also remembers the attempt to drown Cwm Senni, discusses how helpless were the people of Tryweryn trying to save their land, and the effect of Tryweryn on Welshness. He remembers the excitement of Devolution Referendum night 97 and Ron Davies' statement. While discussing the Miners' Strike he speaks of some members of the police benefitting from the strike and the effect of closing the coal mines on the Rhondda.

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