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.. Any photographs, memories, Cwmbran related memorabilia, info etc; very much appreciated ..

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

.. On Mynydd Maen Mountain ..

.. For a little more info on Twmbarlwm or the `pimple` or even the `Tump` as it is sometimes called -click here ..

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Brenda Treadwell

.. From Conway, North Wales ..

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

..This car `boot sale` was photographed in front of Bob Jude's Flooring business, on Llantarnam road ..

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Gerry King

.. From Greenmeadow ..

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

.. Oakfield shops ..

John Jenkins relates:- This photo was taken on the corner of Green Willows Road and Croeswen in Oakfield Park, and shows the shops newly built circa 1957. The first tenants or trade from the left of the photo were, the Co-op, Notts the newsagent and tobacconist, a haberdashery, a butcher, a greengrocer, and finally the Home and Colonial. On the right of the photo but out of view is the Oakfield Pub, built after the shops circa 1960.

.. The Oakfield Public House ..

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John Jenkins

.. formerly of Llandowlais St. now residing in South Africa ..

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

..This view at the junction of Llanfrechfa Way and Grange Industrial Estate shows C.B.Cars (New and Used Car Center) ..

.. Clive Barnes informed me that he bought the premises from Don Haywood in1982 ..

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Ralph & Margaret Williams

.. from Pontnewydd ..

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

.. This is a view from 1955 ..

John Jenkins relates: The building on the right in the photo is the Waterloo Pub in Llandowlais Street, and the upstairs of the building that is central to the photo was used as a barbers shop for a while, now it is Castle Forge; behind it was Doble’s wood yard.

Andrew Cruickshanks relates: On the right is the Waterloo Inn. The building on the left is now a forge. If you followed the lane between the two you passed Dobles wood yard and ended up on the railway line which ran from the brick yard to the Wire Works.

Debbie Evans responds: Wow that's the old Waterloo pub on Llandowlais street, there used to be an 'offy' (off licence) in through the Brown door and to the right, you'd have to knock the glass window and Roy, the owner would slide the window up, we used to take pop bottles back as kids and buy Hobo chews with the finds......ahhhhh memories eh !

Bill Barton relates: The photograph is of a building which became Castle Forge, the Waterloo Pub is on the right .The forge was moved from Newport when the Old Green Crossing was re-developed in the early 1960`s; the proprietor Bernard Gibbon lost his foot at Arnhem.

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Wendy Brackens

.. formerly from Oakfield, now residing in Victor - West Virginia U.S.A ..

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

.. North Road Infants and Nursery School - Croesyceiliog ..

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Ken Davies

.. formerly from Fairwater now New Inn ..

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

..This view (photographed from Edlogan Way) shows the offices of the Stagecoach Bus Company ..

Brian Tapper relates: The Bus Depot is currently being used by Stagecoach although, was once the home of the old Red & White Services, before that, the offices/depot were part of the Western Welsh Bus Services.

.. Red & White Bus ..

.. Western Welsh Bus ..

My father use to be a driver for Western Welsh when Cwmbran was in the development stages, he was transferred there from the Cardiff Area Depot.

The Depot had a mixture of single decker and double decker buses, my father was one of their main drivers and my god father was one of the `clippies` (ticket collector) who worked on the buses.

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Brian Tapper

.. from Northville ..

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

No correct entries this week folks, I don't even know where these houses are myself; although the photograph was taken in the 1954- one for another time, I guess ..

If in doubt ask a Postman .. and he directed me to the junction of North Road and the Highway, Croesyceiliog. Cheers Postie

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

This is a view from the side and rear of `Ross House` & the old `Mission Hall` on Victoria Street - Old Cwmbran

.. for a little more info click here ..

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John Jenkins

.. formerly of Llandowlais St. now residing in South Africa ..

Andrew Cruickshanks

from Llanyrafon ..

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

.. This photograph shows the first `Life Trail` exercise unit, situated in the Central Recreational Field, Croesyceiliog .. for a little more info click here ..

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Gerry King

.. from Greenmeadow ..

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

.. Back in 1957 this was the view along Two Locks Road, looking towards Ebeneezer Chapel ... n.b the `hump back bridge` over the canal ..

.. for more info click here ..

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DEb Evans

.. from Croesyceiliog ..

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

.. This photograph was taken in 1958 and shows St.Mary's Church - St.Marys Road - Croesyceiliog ..

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Bill Barton

.. formerly of Raglan Court, Croesyceiliog, now Mandurah, Western Australia ..

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

This bi-lingual pictorial plaque is situated along Graig Road, Upper Cwmbran - Entitled `Explore our Countryside - Walking your way to health` An Active Lifestyle project in partnership with Torfaen County Borough Council, Communities First-Thornhill, The Sports Council for Wales and Health Challenge Wales.

The plaque depicts a circular route, whereby a little local history is noted, the various flora that may be seen and if that was not enough, if you complete the walk you will have burnt off 300 calories!

Unfortunately, no correct answers this time - folks you gotta get out and `explore`

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.. This is the recently unveiled commemorative memorial to John Williams (Fielding) at Llantarnam ..

.. for more info click here ..

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Barbara Thompson

.. formerly of West Pontnewydd now New Zealand since 1974 ..

Barbara confesses:

The photo is of the commemorative sculpture to John Fielding, recently unveiled by the Mayor of Torfaen. I must admit I feel I have cheated with this answer, have just seen it in the Argus e-news which I get by email twice a week.

Webmaster: No problem Babs, I would have had to doubt your eyesight abilities from so far away though, or maybe you could have just said you were having a `lucky guess` ..

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

Photographed along Llandowlais Street - Pheonix Taxis and Jade Garden (Chinese Takeaway) ..

.. for a little more info click here ..

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Wendy Brackens

.. formerly of Oakfield now West Virginia U,S,A ..

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

.. The inset photo is part of the Route 46 Mile marker, adjacent to the canal tow path/cycle path at Ty Coch ..

One thousand mileposts, provided by The Royal Bank of Scotland, help guide cyclists along the main 10,000 mile National Cycle Network.

The cast-iron mileposts are being made available through Sustrans, the charity developing the £400 million Network, which is supported by a £43.5 million grant from the Millennium Commission.

.. The mileposts are designed by Andrew Rowe, Jon Mills, Iain McColl and David Dudgeon ..

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Lawrence Skuse

.. Thornhill ..

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

.. Shift workers from Girling and Saunders Valve Co. Ltd make their way home along Grange road .. circa 1950`s ..

.. for more info on Girling click here ..

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Andrew Cruickshanks

.. From Llanyrafon ..

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

.. Photograph contributed by Dawn c/o Cwmbran Historical Society ..

This is a lovely `line drawing` of the once splendid Maes yr Rhiw Farm and later `Country Club` (now demolished) to view a `wedding photograph` from 1989 and a memory or two click here

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Paul Nichols

.. From Thornhill ..

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

This photograph dates back to October 1956 and shows construction work in progress, which entailed the building of a road bridge over the Monmouthshire Eastern Valleys railway line and a `new road` from the junction of Maendy Way, Woodside Road and Chapel Street, Pontnewydd to the `developing` Town Centre ....... To read an interesting related memory click here.

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Graham Pattimore

.. Two Locks ..

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

.. This commemorative plaque was recently unveiled at the former Post Office - Newport Road, Llantarnam ..

.. for more info click here ..

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Tuarita Lawson

.. formerly of Llanyrafon, now residing in Bristol ..

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

.. This view (Dec.2007) shows the allotments on the corner of Afon Terrace (in the background) and Edlogan Way ..

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Judith Bidgood (nee Parrish)

.. from Canada ..

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

.. Llantarnam Church Hall (built circa 1922) - Newport Road - Llantarnam ..

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Marion Davies

.. from Llanyrafon ..

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

.. St.Dials School (Girls section) situated in Oak street, Old Cwmbran ..

.. for a little more info click here ..

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Ralph & Margaret Williams

.. from Pontnewydd ..

.. Hmmm, I wonder where and when this photograph was taken ? ..

This view dates back to 1955 and shows the top end of Maendy Way and the junction of Mynydd Maen Road - Upper Cwmbran

Sue Smith responds: I think this maybe Maendy Way Upper Cwmbran, in the late1950s The street on the left is Heol Newydd which leads onto Rhiw Melin where I grew up. This was known locally as The `Pink Path` as each garden had pink flowering blossom trees in spring.

To see the same view November 2007 click here

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Sue Smith

.. from Upper Cwmbran ..

Hmmm, I wonder where and when, I would have seen this happening ? ..

Photographed back in the late 1950`s early 1960`s, this scene shows the `landscaping and new road development` that re-routed the lower part of Victoria Street / Llantarnam Road with an additional roadway that, after the demolition of several houses that made up this terrace along Llantarnam Road, joined Henllys Way. Another new road section was also added, which connected Town Centre to Llantarnam Road via a roundabout.

.. The houses in the photograph still stand today, known as Llantarnam Close ..

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Allistair Calder

.. from Llanfrechfa ..

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

.. The Railway Inn, demolished circa 1976, once stood on the corner of Llandowlais Street and Hill Street (now Ty Coch Way) ..

.. for a little more info click here ..

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Margaret Jenkins

.. formerly from Court Farm now South Africa. ..

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

.. This Autumnal view is along Llantarnam Road towards Town Centre ...

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Jane Cairns (nee Barton)

.. formerly from Croesyceiliog now Australia. ..

see `Cwmbran ex-pats`

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

.. This photograph shows Jeto, complete with hard hat, standing in front of a BBCW marker ..

.. for more info click here ..

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Lawrence Skuse

.. from Thornhill. ..

.. Hmmm, I wonder who is missing ? ..

`DAI ` the Shepherd of course!

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TUARITA LAWSON

.. from Bristol ..

.. Hmmm, I wonder who this team is ? ..

.. Cwmbran Celtic A.F.C... for more info click here ..

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Gerry King

.. from Greenmeadow..

Andrew Cruickshanks

.. from Llanyrafon..

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

.. Cameron's Butchers shop in Commercial Street, Old Cwmbran, date unknown ..

..This photograph appeared in the Checkpoint Calendar 1987 ..

.. Click here for more info ..

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Andrew Cruickshanks

.. from Llanyrafon..

Hmmm, What initial is missing from the railway wagon ? ..

.. The missing initial is `G` which stood for GUEST. Click here for more G.K.N. related info ..

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John Jenkins

.. Formerly of Llandowlais Street, now residing in South Africa ..

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

.. `Purchase Boot and Shoe Manufacturer` 13 Victoria Street circa 1920 ..

..This photograph appeared on the front cover of the Checkpoint Calendar 1988 ..

.. click on image to enlarge ..

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Kenneth Beake

.. from St.Dials ..

Lawrence Skuse

.. from `Thornhill ..

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

This `decorative` flowerbed depicts the `Centenary of Scouting 1907-2007` and can be viewed on the roundabout adjacent to Sainsbury Supermarket.

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Lawrence Skuse

.. from `Thornhill ..

Margaret & Ralph Williams

.. from `Pontnewydd ..

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

.. This `old but new` addition is a dry stone wall constructed from Pennant stone ..

.. Torfaen County Borough Council's `Eco Building` Springvale - for more info click here ..

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Ralph & Margaret

Williams

.. from `Ladywell` Pontnewydd. ..

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

The Olympia cinema in Victoria Street, known fondly as the `Flea Pit` .. for a little more info click here ..

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Lawrence Skuse

.. from Thornhill ..

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

.. This building is known as the North Lodge at Llantarnam Abbey date: circa 1970 ..

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Kenneth Beake

.. from St.Dials ..

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

.. This photograph shows the demise of ` THE PLEASUREDOME` N*I*T*E*C*L*U*B which was demolished in September 2004 ..

. The club stood on Glyndwr Road - Town Centre and was at one time Girlings Social Club. (Llantarnam Grange in the background) .

.. Any memories and/or information most appreciated..

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Tom Oates

.. Previously from Cwmbran now Sebastapol ..

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

John Jenkins (contributor):- It’s a view of the Conservative Club entrance taken about 1970, the building was situated at the end of Oak Street, Cwmbran and was originally a school, the inscribed stone built into the wall says, British School 1884 and pupils had to pay a 1d a week for tuition, ref. Cwmbran Projects book “In those Days” page12.

.. Any memories and/or information most appreciated..

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Allistair Howard

.. now residing in Rugely ,Staffs ..

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