@SJ....oh aye...forgot about that

I think so....most people who start their Welsh vacation in Cardiff are likely to speed north through Ponty on their way to the Beacons, Hay or Brecon ( if they are day-tripping and using Cardiff as a base ) or en route to North Wales. If they notice the town at all it probably merits no more than a casual remark in passing - "This is where Sir Tom was born." Now, if there were some compelling reason to stop and visit it might be a different story.

Sarah, it is amazing how many people I have talked to have suggested a 'knicker' section...was not sure how to work that one but it does seem to be a popular idea!! Yes a statue would be an excellent idea - there is an arts department in Treforest University (where I currently work) I may ask if it could be a student project!) I am sure the majority of people in Ponty would love a statue to Tom......great suggestions ...but do you think people would visit? Thanks

What a fun idea! Definitely a plaque or two indicating special places in his life. I like Ceri's idea of Tom impersonators (could anyone every truly capture all that is Tom?). Perhaps a shop, or a dedicated area in a shop, with albums (yep, the vinyl kind), as well as CDs, T-shirts, and the like. Heck, maybe a special "ladies undergarment" section near the impersonators performance area, so ladies could purchase items for throwing on stage. If the town would like it, a statue of Tom would be a good photo opportunity for visitors.

Hi Ceri, I like the idea of the Hotel/motel as it could act as a barometer for interest in an attraction - It would have to be in an existing hotel and could just book the place out for a weekend to see what interest it attracts. Kingsland Terrace is still standing, as is Laura Street - I did not think there was a plaque on either but someone has told me that there is a plaque on Laura Street but I have not confirmed this myself as yet. Thanks and any other thoughts are most welcome!

Is the house he was raised in still standing? Because if it is maybe a plaque should be put on it? Also tours of sites associated with his boyhood and early singing career...also maybe a hotel/motel with a dedicated performance area where impersonators could perform and films could be shown. Perhaps a museum ...'Famous Sons of Pontypridd' which could feature other historic figures from the town such as William Price as well.