History

Dosbarth Pinc staff and pupils

Pupils and staff don 1970s attire to mark school's major milestone

Simon Tee and Dick Finch working to clear mud from the apex of the ruins.

Simon Tee and Dick Finch working to clear mud from the apex of the ruins.

Latest testing shows 'beyond doubt' Wye bridge ruins are Roman

Major works begin at the historic and iconic site of Tintern Abbey

Major works begin at the historic and iconic site of Tintern Abbey

Major works begin at the historic and iconic site of Tintern Abbey

Wooden deck removed and steel frame repaired - work on Sex Education footbridge

Wooden deck removed and steel frame repaired - work on Sex Education footbridge

What's happening to iconic bridge featured on on Sex Education?

(L-R) Richard Lawson, David Davies and David Kelland opening the No.4 slipway in Chepstow.

(L-R) Richard Lawson, David Davies and David Kelland opening the No.4 slipway in Chepstow.

Community welcomes 'stunning' tribute to town's maritime history

The memorial to those who died in the explosion at Llanerch Colliery outside Abersychan, and the damage to it caused by vandals (right). Picture: The Friends of Llanerch Memorial Fund

The memorial to those who died in the explosion at Llanerch Colliery outside Abersychan, and the damage to it caused by vandals (right). Picture: The Friends of Llanerch Memorial Fund

Vandals target memorial to mining disaster where 176 men and boys died

First look: Completed works on the Folly and Grotto at Pontypool Park

First look: Completed works on the Folly and Grotto at Pontypool Park

WATCH: A grotto decorated with sea shells is a Gwent hidden treasure

The gravestone of John Fielding, who served as John Williams in the Zulu War at the battle of Rorke’s Drift. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

The gravestone of John Fielding, who served as John Williams in the Zulu War at the battle of Rorke’s Drift. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Nostalgia: Remembering a Victoria Cross recipient who served at Rorke's Drift

An edition of the letters and correspondence of Thomas Henry Thomas is available at Torfaen Museum. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

An edition of the letters and correspondence of Thomas Henry Thomas is available at Torfaen Museum. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: The life of Pontypool's Thomas Henry Thomas

Saving 'crumbling' Chepstow church takes back seat - campaign steps up for Ukraine

Saving 'crumbling' Chepstow church takes back seat - campaign steps up for Ukraine

Saving 'crumbling' Chepstow church takes back seat as campaign steps up for Ukraine

Disused railway tunnel re-opens to walkers and cyclists after winter closure

Disused railway tunnel re-opens to walkers and cyclists after winter closure

Disused railway tunnel re-opens to walkers and cyclists after winter closure

The Gatehouse at Llantarnam Abbey. Picture: Andy Prosser, South Wales Argus Camera Club.

The Gatehouse at Llantarnam Abbey. Picture: Andy Prosser, South Wales Argus Camera Club.

NOSTALGIA: The story of Torfaen and growth of Cwmbran

'Secret' medieval tunnel unearthed below Tintern Pictures: Western Power Distribution

'Secret' medieval tunnel unearthed below Tintern Pictures: Western Power Distribution

What next for the secret medieval tunnel network discovered by accident?

Fishing rules on Gwent rivers having

Fishing rules on Gwent rivers having

Fishing rules on Gwent rivers having "little effect" on salmon and trout numbers

Mill Engine Town forge in Pontypool. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Mill Engine Town forge in Pontypool. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: When coal mining took over as the main Torfaen industry

Cllr Feakins is bringing the medlar back up to date

Cllr Feakins is bringing the medlar back up to date

A medieval fruit with a colourful nickname is making a comeback in Abergavenny

Abersychan ironworks. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Abersychan ironworks. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Nostalgia: Torfaen's ironmaking past from the mid-eighteenth century

Monmouth demonstration in 1988

Monmouth demonstration in 1988

When people in Monmouthshire faced a whopping 31 per cent council tax increase

The former Carreg Wen Surgery (far left building) in Blaenavon will soon be turned in to B&B accommodation. (Picture: Google Maps)

The former Carreg Wen Surgery (far left building) in Blaenavon will soon be turned in to B&B accommodation. (Picture: Google Maps)

B&B plans for former doctors surgery in heritage town

Nelson Morton, inset, donated this hand-made spinning wheel to Torfaen Museum. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Nelson Morton, inset, donated this hand-made spinning wheel to Torfaen Museum. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: A hand-made museum donation from a local carpenter

Top Gear in Abergavenny in 2012. Picture submitted by an Argus reader

Top Gear in Abergavenny in 2012. Picture submitted by an Argus reader

When Top Gear's Clarkson, May and Hammond caused chaos on the streets of Gwent

An image showing lighting proposals to illuminate rail tracks and the balance tower at Blaenavon Ironworks. Picture: pdp Green Consulting/ Cadw

An image showing lighting proposals to illuminate rail tracks and the balance tower at Blaenavon Ironworks. Picture: pdp Green Consulting/ Cadw

Cultural attractions

Buried rail tracks to be lit up as part of Blaenavon Ironworks improvements

Pupils at Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary School on their virtual school trip to the town's World Heritage Centre.

Pupils at Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary School on their virtual school trip to the town's World Heritage Centre.

Cultural attractions

Are virtual school trips the future? Blaenavon pupils explore Victorian classroom

The Queen pictured with Llywydd Elen Jones and first minister Mark Drakeford, at the opening of the seventh Senedd, earlier this year has been a regular at such events since opening the then National Assembly for Wales in 1999 Picture: Huw Evans Agency

The Queen pictured with Llywydd Elen Jones and first minister Mark Drakeford, at the opening of the seventh Senedd, earlier this year has been a regular at such events since opening the then National Assembly for Wales in 1999 Picture: Huw Evans Agency

Northern Ireland

Tony Blair asked Gwent MP to raise option of Queen opening Northern Ireland Assembly

India & China Tea Company, Monmouth. Picture: Monmouth Museum © MonLife Heritage Museums

India & China Tea Company, Monmouth. Picture: Monmouth Museum © MonLife Heritage Museums

Step back in time 80 years with this picture of a Gwent tea shop

The bottle marked 'H. L. Williams, Newport, Mon' was found in the Severn estuary. (Picture: Martin Morgan)

The bottle marked 'H. L. Williams, Newport, Mon' was found in the Severn estuary. (Picture: Martin Morgan)

Lave net fisherman catches piece of Newport history

Iconic Severn Princess ferry turntable spins once again as restoration continues

Iconic Severn Princess ferry turntable spins once again as restoration continues

Iconic Severn Princess ferry turntable spins once again as restoration continues

Undated handout photo issued by Urdd Gobaith Cymru of Urdd rugby 7s, an image from Urdd Gobaith Cymru’s archive of the past century. Wales' largest youth organisation has announced it will be celebrating its centenary in the new year by

Undated handout photo issued by Urdd Gobaith Cymru of Urdd rugby 7s, an image from Urdd Gobaith Cymru’s archive of the past century. Wales' largest youth organisation has announced it will be celebrating its centenary in the new year by

Wales' largest youth organisation to mark centenary with world record attempts

Myfanwy Haycock (left) in the garden at Mount Pleasant in Pontnewynydd with Huw Menai (centre) and her father Jimmy Pearce (right). Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Myfanwy Haycock (left) in the garden at Mount Pleasant in Pontnewynydd with Huw Menai (centre) and her father Jimmy Pearce (right). Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: Poets Myfanwy Haycock and Huw Menai in Pontnewynydd

Elizabeth Beniams (right) with her son Tom and his wife Winifred sat on the wall, their daughter Janet and her baby Ian and their dog Lady. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Elizabeth Beniams (right) with her son Tom and his wife Winifred sat on the wall, their daughter Janet and her baby Ian and their dog Lady. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: A family of canal workers from Pontnewydd for 50 years

Kingcoed Baptist Chapel, near Usk, has been sold by Paul Fosh Auctions

Kingcoed Baptist Chapel, near Usk, has been sold by Paul Fosh Auctions

200-year-old Kingcoed chapel and graveyard snapped up at auction

A plan made of Pontypool from 1836. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

A plan made of Pontypool from 1836. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: An 1836 plan of Pontypool and the surrounding area

No noisy neighbours - fancy living in a 200-year-old chapel complete with graveyard?

No noisy neighbours - fancy living in a 200-year-old chapel complete with graveyard?

No noisy neighbours - fancy living in a 200-year-old chapel - with graveyard?

William Pritchard, left, with his father Reginald, who both died on the same day in May 1916.

William Pritchard, left, with his father Reginald, who both died on the same day in May 1916.

Stories of soldiers from Gwent village will be told in chapel of remembrance

A memorial plaque to the High Sheriff

A memorial plaque to the High Sheriff

The remarkable story of the 19th century non-conformist buried in Gwent

A copy of the George Dunlop Leslie painting that was discovered at Llantarnam Comprehensive School in 2000. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

A copy of the George Dunlop Leslie painting that was discovered at Llantarnam Comprehensive School in 2000. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: Royal Academy painter's work found at Llantarnam School in 2000

Photograph from the collections of Monmouth Museum ©MonLife Heritage Museums

Photograph from the collections of Monmouth Museum ©MonLife Heritage Museums

Nostalgia - Monmouth Cottage Hospital

A picture from British Nylon Spinners used during the 1950s to encourage female applicants for jobs in its factories. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

A picture from British Nylon Spinners used during the 1950s to encourage female applicants for jobs in its factories. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: British Nylon Spinners' factory in Mamhilad

Art lecture series to offer chance to explore medieval works

Art lecture series to offer chance to explore medieval works

Travel back to the medieval era with virtual art history lecture series

Employees of British Waterways on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in the early 1960s. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Employees of British Waterways on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in the early 1960s. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: Canal bridges, barges and boatmen in Pontypool

Chambers Wales has helped facilitate the restoration of the Severn Princess ferry

Chambers Wales has helped facilitate the restoration of the Severn Princess ferry

Severn Princess ferry restoration work backed by national organisation

9/11 attacks 20 years on: How we covered the tragedy in the days that followed

9/11 attacks 20 years on: How we covered the tragedy in the days that followed

September 11 terrorist attacks

9/11 attacks 20 years on: How we covered the tragedy in the days that followed

Florence Pearce (Auntie Floss) at the organ at one of the first weddings to be held at the Race Methodist Church in September 2000. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Florence Pearce (Auntie Floss) at the organ at one of the first weddings to be held at the Race Methodist Church in September 2000. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: Remembering 'Auntie Floss' at The Race tin church

Belle Vue Terrace was built to house the colliery and canal workforces and their families. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

Belle Vue Terrace was built to house the colliery and canal workforces and their families. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: The Henllys miners' homes and tram roads

ITV filming Vanished Wales at the Severn Princess in Chepstow

ITV filming Vanished Wales at the Severn Princess in Chepstow

New ITV show to feature historic Severn Princess ferry as restoration continues

Race Methodist Church

Race Methodist Church

Century-old tin church given new lease of life by kind-hearted community

The Blaenavon Jubilee Beacon, built in 1935 to celebrate 25 years of the reign of King George V. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

The Blaenavon Jubilee Beacon, built in 1935 to celebrate 25 years of the reign of King George V. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: The Blaenavon Jubilee Beacon built in 1935 for King George V

The phone box. Picture: Google Maps

The phone box. Picture: Google Maps

Iconic Grade II listed phone box outside pub to move and house a defibrillator

Items found in Monmouthshire designated as treasure. Pictures: Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales

Items found in Monmouthshire designated as treasure. Pictures: Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales

Bronze age hoards and medieval brooch unearthed by metal detectorists in Gwent

A drawing of the canal at Cwmbran in the sketchbook of William Henry Greene, a nineteenth century journalist, author and poet. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

A drawing of the canal at Cwmbran in the sketchbook of William Henry Greene, a nineteenth century journalist, author and poet. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: The sketches of a 19th century Free Press reporter and poet

A former vicarage dating back to 1856 is up for sale in Abersychan. Picture: Rightmove

A former vicarage dating back to 1856 is up for sale in Abersychan. Picture: Rightmove

Look: Inside the 1850s converted former vicarage for sale in Abersychan

James Stephen and the eight-hour week monument in Melbourne

James Stephen and the eight-hour week monument in Melbourne

The story of Chepstow's forgotten Chartist who fought for the eight-hour day

A horse being led over the bridge at Pontymoile junction on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

A horse being led over the bridge at Pontymoile junction on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Picture: Torfaen Museum.

NOSTALGIA: Looking back at the beginnings of Torfaen's waterways

Chris Jones (right) presents Cllr Alan Jones and Cllr Liam Cowles with the framed thank you letter his great-great-grandfather Charles Jordan received from the Workmen’s Hall Committee. Picture: Blaenavon Town Council

Chris Jones (right) presents Cllr Alan Jones and Cllr Liam Cowles with the framed thank you letter his great-great-grandfather Charles Jordan received from the Workmen’s Hall Committee. Picture: Blaenavon Town Council

The story behind the generous act which allowed Blaenavon Workmen's Hall to open