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About Me: I left Merthyr Tydfil in 1968 to see a bit of the world outside Wales. I attended Quakers Yard Grammar School, follwed by a 5 yr Apprenticeship at Teddington Aircraft Controls. I played rugby and also was a scuba diver.

Where I Live: London, Ontario is a very nice City. Culturally very much like any city in the UK. During my last few visits home I have seen that the UK in general has become very Americanized. Baseball caps and guys drinking beer from bottles!

Where I Work: Now retired due to a stroke suffered in 1998, but still very active and alert. At the start and end of my working days I was in manufacturing management. I spent 25 years as a Management Consultant and was a Partner with Ernst & Young

Where I Come From: Merthyr Tydfil, once the largest town in Wales and the iron making capital of the world. Lots of good pubs and gorgeous girls. The gorgeous girls I remember are likely all grandmothers now! I remember good friends, good rugby and quite a few characters who kept us entertained while sipping a pint of Hancocks.

What I Miss:
I miss my family and close friends, my parents are both dead and I am sorry of the time I did not spend with them. I miss Welsh people, although I do have some Welsh friends close by. And yes I miss the games at the ARMS PARK and a few pints at the CRITERION after the game. I also miss a good plate of faggots and peas and Welsh cakes




Alan Owen
Born:10/04/1945  - Merthyr Tydfil