Over the centuries many famous people have been associated with our area.

Some because they have held the title of Lord of Miskin and others as they have been the Sheriff of Miskin.

The following are those people whose links are the strongest, having been born in the area or resided in it for some time.

If you know of any other notable people with links to Pontyclun please advise us and we shall be pleased to add them to this record

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  David Williams
  Born 12 July 1809 at Llwyn Drain in the parish of Ystrad Owen, Glamorganshire. About 1821 his parents removed to… Read more: David Williams
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  Enoch Jenkins
  Enoch Jenkins was a Welsh sports shooter who represented Great Britain at the Olympic Games during the early and mid-20th… Read more: Enoch Jenkins
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  George Thomas Clark
  Colonel George Thomas Clark (26 May 1809 – 31 January 1898) was a British surgeon and engineer. He was particularly… Read more: George Thomas Clark
• Godfrey Clark
  Godfrey Clark (1855-1918), the son of George Clark was Chair of the Pontypridd improvement Board until the creation of the… Read more: Godfrey Clark
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  Gwylim Williams
  Judge Gwilym Williams was born in Aberdare, to the son of a colliery proprietor.He was educated at Cowbridge grammar school,… Read more: Gwylim Williams
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  Keith Pontin
  Keith Pontin (born 14 June 1956) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Pontin began… Read more: Keith Pontin
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  Sir Brandon Rhys-Williams
  He was born on 14 November 1927, the son of Sir Rhys Rhys Williams. He assumed the name of Rhys-Williams… Read more: Sir Brandon Rhys-Williams
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  Sir Rhys Williams
  Born 20 October 1865 the eldest son of Judge Gwilym Williams. He went to Eton in 1880 and Oriel College, Oxford,… Read more: Sir Rhys Williams
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  Tommy Rees
  Thomas "Tommy" Edgar Rees (22 August 1904 – 10 November 1968) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league… Read more: Tommy Rees
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  William Williams
  Born at Tan-y-coed, Pen-llin, Glamorganshire, 30 December 1817, son of Evan Williams. He was educated at the Eagles school, Cowbridge.… Read more: William Williams