Welcome to the homepage of Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum. As a group we aim to highlight, share and celebrate our rich local heritage here in Blaenau Gwent.
Abertillery, Brynmawr, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Llanhilleth, Nantyglo and Blaina, Six Bells, Tredegar, Trefil,
Blaenau Gwent and its surrounding area was at the forefront of the industrial revolution in the 19th century. The county is rich with historic buildings, ancient monuments and important heritage sites, all set within a very attractive landscape.The Blaenau are the mountainous uplands of this historic Gwent kingdom.
Upcoming Anniversaries
2026 – LlANHILLETH MINERS’ INSTITUTE
120th ANNIVERSARY Built in 1906 to serve the educational, recreational, and health needs of miners and their families, this iconic building still stands as a vibrant hub at the heart of the community today.
2026 – MOOSE INTERNATIONAL NO. 1 LODGE, TREDEGAR
100th ANNIVERSARY In 1926 members of the American fraternal order, ‘The Loyal Order of Moose’, came to the UK and established the ‘Grand Lodge of Great Britain’. Led by J.J. Davis they opened their inaugural no 1 lodge in Tredegar, in the same year.
2026 – GENERAL STRIKE
CENTENARY of the 1926 General Strike
2026 – ABERFAN
60th ANNIVERSARY On 21st October 1966, one of the worst mining-related disasters in British history took place in the small village of Aberfan,
2027 – MARINE COLLIERY EXPLOSION, CWM
100th ANNIVERSARY On St David’s Day 1927, 52 miners at Marine Colliery were tragically killed in an explosion which occurred in the Black Vein Seam, 350 yards underground.
2027 – EBBW VALE STEEL WORKS
25th ANNIVERSARY of the final closure of the works by Corus, ending the steelmaking era in Ebbw Vale.
News
17th March 2026
Tredegar Town Council has purchased seven copies of our recently reprinted Evan Powell’s ‘History of Tredegar’ and yesterday we proudly presented them to Cllr. Alyson E. Tippings who is also Tredegar Town Mayor.
These books, which will provide a valuable learning resource, are going to be given to every school in Tredegar on behalf of Tredegar Town Council.
The Mayor is pictured here, receiving one of the books from Rodger Burchell, vice chair of Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum. Rodger, in conjunction with Janet Karn, was responsible for bringing this historically significant reprint to fruition.
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