The `War Memorial clock`dedicated to the `fallen` soldiers of World War1, is situated in front of  The Council House -- now home to Cwmbran Community Council.

The  clock tower was erected in February 1936 by The Urban District Council of Cwmbran.

Hundreds gather at Victoria Street to witness  the unveiling ceremony of the electric clock by Mrs.Annie Kelly of the Cwmbran British Women's Temperance Society- June 1936.