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.. The Houses of Maesgwyn - Pontnewydd -  Photographed from the canal towpath ..

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.. Yew Tree House is situated at one end of Ty-Coch Lane, adjacent to the Canal .

The owner told me, The building dates back to 1860, it was once a pub called The Yew Tree and closed in 1962 ,whereby the license transferred to the Oak Public House in Oakfield.

.. There is a V R  Post Box in the wall ..

Bill Barton: There was a hump back bridge over the canal The buildings were a shop and post office and I have vague recollections of it being a bakery once upon a time.

Congratulations !! John Jenkins ...  from Cullinan  - South Africa ..... Bill Barton ...  from Mandurah - Western Australia ... estern Australia...

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Hmmm, I wonder where I saw this and why is it `a bit special` ? .

.. In the wall adjacent to the old Post Office, Bethal Lane- Upper Cwmbran .

Why is it `a bit special` ? 

 .. The Post Box has embossed letters V R  which stand for Victoria Regina, who reigned from 1837- 1901 ..

`Victoria was born at Kensington Palace, London, on 24 May 1819. She was the only daughter of Edward, Duke of Kent, fourth son of George III. Her father died shortly after her birth and she became heir to the throne because the three uncles who were ahead of her in succession - George IV, Frederick Duke of York, and William IV - had no legitimate children who survived`.

Congratulations !! Steve  Morgan ...  from West Pontnewydd .....

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... The Moorings, Five Locks - Pontnewydd ..

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.. A Grind stone which stands in the grounds of Llanyrafon Mill ..

Hmmm, I wonder where I saw this and what was going on ? ..

 Hi Folks, photographed on the 20th March 2005, at Upper Cwmbran, adjacent to the old reservoirs, shows myself and other `Woodland Friends` planting numerous saplings which included Cherry, Crab Apple, Willow etc.

We were `playing our part` to support the Blaen Bran Community Woodland Project. The 100 acre Woodland officially known as Coed Gwain Y fferiad was recently purchased by a group of concerned, local residents, who formed themselves into a charitable limited company with the help of a grant from `Cydcoed Woods for All`. The `Blaen Bran `Community Woodland` Group intend maintaining the the woodland for the benefit of the whole Community.

Please show your support for this worthwhile venture by becoming a member, to find out more visit the Blaen Bran Community Woodland website at blaenbran.org.uk

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Steve Morgan is correct when he says; "These are pre-cast concrete panels which can be seen in various places on Cwmbran Drive and are used as retaining walls where there are steep sided cuttings or bridges going over the top of the driveway".

.. View  across Cwmbran Drive towards Victoria Street, Old Cwmbran ..

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.. Monmouth Walk, Town Centre ..

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.. At the Water Gardens, Town Centre ..

.. Hot on her `tail` - Julie Maddison, Lawrence Skuse, Steve and Glenys Morgan ..

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    .. Circa 1880`s .. Clue - You took your horse there once, many years later , you posted your letter there and at `Present there is a reminder of the Past`..

Mystery solved -  Situated on Llantarnam Road, The Old Blacksmith's shop, which was demolished to make way for a  Post Office and latterly a private residence. 

.. And the reminder of the past? ...  Click here to be `Enlightened  ..

Congratulations !! Alistair Calder ...  from Llanfrechfa ...  Steve Morgan ...  from West Pontnewydd ...

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.. Photographed from Bryn Celyn road, towards `The Birches`- the main road is Maendy Way ..

.. West Pontnewydd ..

.. Hot on her `tail` - Julie Maddison, Trish Lowery and Bob Gwillim ..

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Hi Folks, this photo got you `stumped` yeah? and a lot has gone on since it was taken

.. A  Private Housing development called Llanderval Grange, situated between Hollybush Way and Coedeva Mill ..

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.. Commercial Street, Old Cwmbran ..

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Ok Folks, I admit I did have a quick look around to see if anybody was watching me take this photograph, it was a good job I wasn't wearing my `Anorak`... Anyway, this` Sponsored` Litterbin was one of the first installed (Sept.1994 ) within Torfaen to promote Torfaen Borough Council`s  V.A.L.I.  ( Campaign Against Vandalism & Litter ) initiative; 

An environmentally friendly group of youngsters, known as ` The Green Team` from Ashley House Youth Centre were pleased to support this Venture. The Litterbin is situated by the bus stop, adjacent Ashley House Youth Centre on Mount Pleasant road, Pontnewydd.  .... Go check it out, but be sure to leave your `Anorak` at home ...

... Click here to read about `The Green Team`

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Building rubble surrounds the site of  the former Personnel Department of Saunders Valve Co. Ltd. at the corner of Grange Road and Llanyrafon Way.

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... These cottages are adjacent Ty Pwca road, on the trackway to Pontnewydd Golf club ...

Webmaster:- Many moons ago I can remember a little shop in the centre of the row known as Lewis`s, this is where each Summer, we `stocked up on provisions of chocolate crisps and pop for our trip to the `Slippery Path` or to scale the `Highest Mountain in the World` Mynydd Maen .

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.. Parkside Senior Citizens Complex ..

... Bonus question:- Can you name the row of houses that once stood here ? ... 

Steve Harrison:- Brick Row, Wesley Street. I had my first house there in 1971.

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... The plaque can be seen above the middle window, gable end of the King's Head Public House, Station road, Pontnewydd ..

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.. Brookfield Primary School , Victoria Street, Cwmbran - Posters displaying pupils `Hand Prints` in support of their school ..

.. closely followed by Bob Gwillim, Alastair Calder, Glen & Steve Morgan ..

A concerned parent writes:- Brookfield Primary School, is one of three schools earmarked for closure by Torfaen LEA ... to find out more please visit  www.savebrookfieldschool.com

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