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Articles and Essays

Celebrating our local heritage

 You can enjoy reading these articles and snippets of information taken from old journals free of charge.

BRYNMAWR: The Brynmawr Experiment

The Brynmawr Experiment

BRYNMAWR: Brynmawr Market Hall

Brynmawr Market Hall

BRYNMAWR: Quoits in Brynmawr

Quoits in Brynmawr

HEALTH & NHS: Diseases of 19c Tredegar

Diseases of 19c Tredegar

HEALTH & NHS: Walter John Conway

Walter John Conway

Samuel Homfray

Samuel Homfray of Tredegar House and Ironworks

How the Ironmasters Transformed Farming in the Blaenau

How the ironmasters transformed farming in the Blaenau

Daniel Gooch

Daniel Gooch

Welsh Patagonia and Gwent

Welsh Patagonia and Gwent

Rhys Davies and the American Connection

Rhys Davies and the American Connection

Roy Francis, a sporting hero

Roy Francis a sporting hero

Quoits at Nantyglo

Quoits at Nantyglo
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1 day ago

This fabulous mural of Sir David Brunt, who was raised in Llanhilleth, was recently painted by Andy O'Rourke. The finished result is incredible and the residents of Llanhilleth are delighted with it.
David Brunt was known as the 'Father of Meteorology.' His work was hugely important during WW2 and is still used by meteorologists today.
Members of the Heritage Centre, Llanhilleth are trying to trace relatives of David's, so if you have a connection, or know someone who does, please get in touch using the email address below. They would love to hear from you.

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6 days ago

A huge welcome to Joel Budd, acclaimed journalist from The Economist, who visited the Institute today to meet with current and former residents as part of his research into life in the area during the 1960s and 70s.

It was a fantastic opportunity to reflect on such an important period in our community’s history, and to share stories that deserve to be remembered and celebrated.

A big thank you to Lyn, Kerry and Jean for coming along and generously sharing their memories, experiences and insights - your contributions will play an important role in preserving and telling the story of Llanhilleth’s past.
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