Blaenau Gent Heritage Forum - Dr Robert Richards

Dr. Rob Richards

Dr. Robert Richards Dr. Robert Richards F.R.S.C., F.I.M.M.M. It is with great sadness that we share the news that in September, Dr. Robert Richards suddenly passed away. He was a committed and much valued member of Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum and shared his extensive knowledge freely and with great enthusiasm. Robert was extremely gifted and…

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Pont y Cafnau Bridge

The Pont-Y-Cafnau bridge in Merthyr Tydfil, believed to be the world’s oldest surviving iron railway bridge, is currently undergoing a major restoration – a joint project between the Welsh Government and Merthyr Tydfil CBC. It is scheduled to be completed by Autumn 2025 and will focus on essential structural repairs to ensure the bridge’s safety…

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Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum

Nye Bevan Mural

Nye Bevan, The latest in a series of murals based on the National Health Service has been completed in Tredegar. The newest artwork has been painted by local artist James Telford and depicts the architect of the National Health Service, Aneurin Bevan, alongside one of his most famous quotes. “I never used to regard myself…

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Blaenau Gent Heritage Forum - Dr Robert Richards

Dr. Rob Richards

Dr. Robert Richards Dr. Robert Richards F.R.S.C., F.I.M.M.M. It is with great sadness that we share the news that in September, Dr. Robert Richards suddenly passed away. He was a committed and much valued member of Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum and shared his extensive knowledge freely and with great enthusiasm. Robert was extremely gifted and…

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Pont y Cafnau Bridge

The Pont-Y-Cafnau bridge in Merthyr Tydfil, believed to be the world’s oldest surviving iron railway bridge, is currently undergoing a major restoration – a joint project between the Welsh Government and Merthyr Tydfil CBC. It is scheduled to be completed by Autumn 2025 and will focus on essential structural repairs to ensure the bridge’s safety…

Read more
Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum

Nye Bevan Mural

Nye Bevan, The latest in a series of murals based on the National Health Service has been completed in Tredegar. The newest artwork has been painted by local artist James Telford and depicts the architect of the National Health Service, Aneurin Bevan, alongside one of his most famous quotes. “I never used to regard myself…

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Blaenau Gent Heritage Forum - Dr Robert Richards

Dr. Rob Richards

Dr. Robert Richards Dr. Robert Richards F.R.S.C., F.I.M.M.M. It is with great sadness that we share the news that in September, Dr. Robert Richards suddenly passed away. He was a committed and much valued member of Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum and shared his extensive knowledge freely and with great enthusiasm. Robert was extremely gifted and…

Read more

Pont y Cafnau Bridge

The Pont-Y-Cafnau bridge in Merthyr Tydfil, believed to be the world’s oldest surviving iron railway bridge, is currently undergoing a major restoration – a joint project between the Welsh Government and Merthyr Tydfil CBC. It is scheduled to be completed by Autumn 2025 and will focus on essential structural repairs to ensure the bridge’s safety…

Read more
Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum

Nye Bevan Mural

Nye Bevan, The latest in a series of murals based on the National Health Service has been completed in Tredegar. The newest artwork has been painted by local artist James Telford and depicts the architect of the National Health Service, Aneurin Bevan, alongside one of his most famous quotes. “I never used to regard myself…

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Heritage News Blaenau Gent Heritage Forum - Dr Robert Richards

Dr. Rob Richards

Dr. Robert Richards Dr. Robert Richards F.R.S.C., F.I.M.M.M. It is with great sadness that we share the news that in September, Dr. Robert Richards suddenly passed away. He was a committed and much valued member of Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum and shared his extensive knowledge freely and with great enthusiasm. Robert was extremely gifted and…

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Heritage News

Pont y Cafnau Bridge

The Pont-Y-Cafnau bridge in Merthyr Tydfil, believed to be the world’s oldest surviving iron railway bridge, is currently undergoing a major restoration – a joint project between the Welsh Government and Merthyr Tydfil CBC. It is scheduled to be completed by Autumn 2025 and will focus on essential structural repairs to ensure the bridge’s safety…

Read more
Heritage News Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum

Nye Bevan Mural

Nye Bevan, The latest in a series of murals based on the National Health Service has been completed in Tredegar. The newest artwork has been painted by local artist James Telford and depicts the architect of the National Health Service, Aneurin Bevan, alongside one of his most famous quotes. “I never used to regard myself…

Read more
Blaenau Gent Heritage Forum - Dr Robert Richards

Dr. Rob Richards

Dr. Robert Richards Dr. Robert Richards F.R.S.C., F.I.M.M.M. It is with great sadness that we share the news that in September, Dr. Robert Richards suddenly passed away. He was a committed and much valued member of Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum and shared his extensive knowledge freely and with great enthusiasm. Robert was extremely gifted and…

Read more

Pont y Cafnau Bridge

The Pont-Y-Cafnau bridge in Merthyr Tydfil, believed to be the world’s oldest surviving iron railway bridge, is currently undergoing a major restoration – a joint project between the Welsh Government and Merthyr Tydfil CBC. It is scheduled to be completed by Autumn 2025 and will focus on essential structural repairs to ensure the bridge’s safety…

Read more
Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum

Nye Bevan Mural

Nye Bevan, The latest in a series of murals based on the National Health Service has been completed in Tredegar. The newest artwork has been painted by local artist James Telford and depicts the architect of the National Health Service, Aneurin Bevan, alongside one of his most famous quotes. “I never used to regard myself…

Read more
Blaenau Gent Heritage Forum - Dr Robert Richards

Dr. Rob Richards

Dr. Robert Richards Dr. Robert Richards F.R.S.C., F.I.M.M.M. It is with great sadness that we share the news that in September, Dr. Robert Richards suddenly passed away. He was a committed and much valued member of Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum and shared his extensive knowledge freely and with great enthusiasm. Robert was extremely gifted and…

Read more

Pont y Cafnau Bridge

The Pont-Y-Cafnau bridge in Merthyr Tydfil, believed to be the world’s oldest surviving iron railway bridge, is currently undergoing a major restoration – a joint project between the Welsh Government and Merthyr Tydfil CBC. It is scheduled to be completed by Autumn 2025 and will focus on essential structural repairs to ensure the bridge’s safety…

Read more
Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum

Nye Bevan Mural

Nye Bevan, The latest in a series of murals based on the National Health Service has been completed in Tredegar. The newest artwork has been painted by local artist James Telford and depicts the architect of the National Health Service, Aneurin Bevan, alongside one of his most famous quotes. “I never used to regard myself…

Read more