Past Comps 18

.. Hmm, I wonder where I saw this Festive scene in December 2008? ..

.. This decorative Christmas tree and festive scenery could of been viewed outside the LadyWell senior citizens complex, Pontnewydd ..

.. Hmm, I wonder where I saw this ? ..

GWENT HOUSE MURALS

This is one of three individual panels situated on the exterior wall of Gwent House, in Gwent Square,Town Centre

... for more interesting info click here ..

.. Hmm, I wonder where I saw this ? ..

Cwmbran Chemical Works, off Victoria Street, Old Cwmbran circa 1920`s

Ralph relates: It is the old Cwmbran Chemical Works. When I was a boy we used to cross the railway lines at the bottom of Abbey Road to get to the `Chems` as we used to call it. A brook used to run through the `chems` and the ground used to be the colour of an Orange. I fell over one day and cut my knee, they could not stitch it up because of the acid in my knee, I still have the scar to this day!

.. For a little more info click here ..

.. Hmm, I wonder where I saw this building some time ago? ..

This photograph shows the South Wales Electricity Board Offices at General Rees Square, Town Centre.
In September of 2000 it was demolished due to the major redevelopment program of the north west corner of the shopping centre and was replaced by a `two level` car park.

Martyn relates: The picture was taken after the refurbishment of the offices in I think the 1980's.

Prior to this, the building was plain red brick and glass.

.. Hmm, I wonder where I saw this scene? ..

.. The houses of Maesgwyn, Pontnewydd, photographed from the canal, adjacent to the Cross Keys pub - December 1981 ..

.. Photograph, kindly contributed by Steve Nott ..

.. Hmm, I wonder where I saw this scene? ..

.. `Dock` Cottage -5 Locks, Pontnewydd (adjacent to the Moorings).. To view how the cottage looks in 2008 check out the Pontnewydd webpage by clicking here ..

.. Photograph, kindly contributed by Ralph Williams of Pontnewydd ..

.. Hmm, I wonder where I saw this pub sign ? ..

Outside `The Oakfield` Public House ..Oakfield

.. Hmm, I wonder where I saw this notice board ? ..

This particular Community notice board, of which there are several dotted around various neighbourhoods within Cwmbran, is situated outside The Council House, Victoria Street, Old Cwmbran - At one time the building was a Police Station and Court room, but now is the offices of Cwmbran Community Council. The notice boards are regularly updated with Community related information: e.g. The date of your local P.A.C.T (Partnerships and Communities Together- Neighbourhood Policing Team initiative) meeting; Your T.C.B.Council /Cwmbran Community Council Ward representatives (Councillors - of which I am one - Lowlands & Avondale-Pontnewydd) Community Events etc; etc. ... Be sure to check yours out from time to time ..

.. The Council House, Victoria Street, Old Cwmbran ..

.. Click here for info on the `War Memorial` Clock ..

.. Hmm, I wonder where I would have seen this ? ..

.. Upper Cwmbran - Porthmawr Colliery - Mine Slope entrance and Fan House circa 1982 ..

For more interesting info click here

.. Hmm, I wonder where I saw these ? ..

... At the Water Garden, Town Centre .. for more interesting info click here ..

.. Hmm, I wonder where I saw this view back in 1956 ?..

.. This is a view looking down Bryn Eglwys at the junction with North Road, Croesyceiliog, the houses on the right are under construction ..

.. 52 years on, has the view changed? click here to find out ..

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This is a view of the WHAT store that sells absolutely everything and on the left, the Tack & Feed store - Oldbury Road, Old Cwmbran ..

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This is a view down Ventnor Road, Old Cwmbran - alas The Rifle Club is boarded up and the Public toilets closed ... I believe the site is earmarked for development of Flats.

..Yikes, I wonder where I saw this ?..

.. Photograph kindly contributed by Allistair Howard ..

Rising out of the Afon Llwyd perhaps? .. not quite Rex the `Water Dragon` can be seen at Greenmeadow Community Farm, click here for a little more info

.. Hmmm, I wonder how many landmarks you can spot? ..

This aerial view, circa 1975, shows the (1) `Tower Block` Lucas Girling factory; 2) Multi storey car park Town Centre; (3) Lucas Girling factory and (4) P.T.F.E department of Saunders valves ..

.. For more info on the `Tower Block` click here ..

.. For more info on `Girlings` click here ..

.. Hmmm, I wonder where I could have seen this ? ..

This is an aerial view of Hollybush Junior school at the top of Ton Rd. Up until the 1970's it was Coed Eva Secondary School ..

.. Hmmm, I wonder where I would have seen this ? ..

.. Five Locks canal scene, Pontnewydd - circa 1905 ..

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`Powells` Hardware shop - Chapel Street, Pontnewydd - End of an era

.. For a little more info click here ..

.. Hmmm, I wonder where I recently saw this Bunny Wabbit ? ..

`Mr. Bright Eyes` was bolt upright, and seemed to be mesmerised at the numerous vehicles going around and around and around the roundabout, adjacent to Sainsbury and Homebase -Town Centre ....

.. Hmmm, I wonder where I would have seen this ? ..

..This view, taken in May 1960 shows the `new` railway bridge under construction along the `new` road of Llanfrechfa Way ..

Saunders Valve is on the right of the photo and in the background, behind the steam operated crane, is one of the chimney stacks of G.K.N.

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.. The `Eco Building` situated on the Springvale Industrial Estate opened April 6th 2006 for more info click here ..

Adrian relates : " The eco building on Springvale Industrial Estate, just being built; the tractor is bringing hay for the cows who's methane will power the wind turbine, that will allow the generators to fire up and run the computers that will control the eco friendly solar panels, that will fire up the kettle, for a nice cup of tea "

Webmaster comments: Partial correct and maybe `food for thought?` .. gave me a good chuckle too

.. Hmmm, I wonder where I would have seen this ? ..

This is a view of the `walkway/platform` that projected out over the reservoir at Upper Cwmbran .. Click here for more info

.. Hmmm, I wonder where I would have seen this ? ..

.. This post card view of Cwmbran village dates back to 1912 .. for a little more info click here ..

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I photographed this 1968 Morris Minor `Panda Car` at Cwmbran Carnival 21st June 2008, held on the field adjacent to Cwmbran Stadium..

.. For info related to the Police Car's current owner and previous history click here ..

..The distinguished looking gentleman is Councillor Stuart Ashley, the current Chairman of Cwmbran Community Council ..

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Artwork entitled; `Cymru - Go Green` & `Don't Waste Our World - Recycle` were designed by two pupils from Our Lady of the Angels Primary School and can be viewed at the entrance to the Town Centre/Northville underpass ..