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‘With the Band’s long history as the Colliery Workmen’s Band it is proud of its cultural heritage and association with the mining industry of the town, but is equally as proud to be an organisation which will be part of the future of the town’ continue reading|
“My great grandfather Lewis Browning wrote the first history of the town in 1906, we often wonder what he would think of the town now. To view it through his eyes now would be so interesting.” continue reading|
“My great grandfather Lewis Browning wrote the first history of the town in 1906, we often wonder what he would think of the town now. To view it through his eyes now would be so interesting.”
“The people of Blaenavon are proud of their heritage and its history has made the community what it is today – caring, independent and ever-hopeful for the future.” continue reading|
“I am so lucky because if I’d been born 150 years ago I would have worked in the Ironworks or underground – now I get to talk to people and show them how proud I am of my heritage” continue reading|
“Blaenavon has a rich and exciting history. I am proud of the role my ancestors played in the making of the modern world through their toil during the industrial revolution.” continue reading|
“I think one of the strong points of Blaenavon is the community spirit which is not evident until things go wrong and then everyone pulls together. Blaenavon people at first meeting may appear to be reserved, but believe me; they make the best friends and neighbours.” continue reading|
“The thing I love about Blaenavon is the sense of community and belonging that is central to town life.” continue reading|
“The countryside around Blaenavon is stunning. There’s so much to discover. Windswept hills and ancient woodlands, sunken lanes, hidden valleys, wildlife in abundance and history everywhere you look.” continue reading|
The view that took my breath away, the day at first I came; and each and every time I look my heart still feels the same; the little town in which, I built my dreams upon; King Arthur may have had Camelot, but I have Blaenavon. continue reading|
An exhibition looking at the work of Brunel in South Wales
‘The Story of Blaenavon World Heritage Site’ is a course that starts at Trosnant House, Pontypool.
A course titled ‘Botanical Heritage’ will help you discover the basics of botany and learn how to identify plant species in a range of upland habitats.