Online Talks and Podcasts
Toby Driver U-Tube talk – Archaeology of the Gwent Levels
Blog
Our first lecture of the season to be held back in the Borough Theatre was on 11th March when Peter Wakelin gave a talk on 'How Blaenavon became a World Heritage Site' which members found fascinating. While some members missed having the opportunity to watch via Zoom, many members prefer the theatre surroundings (and bar).
Our new publication – Wendy Boston and the Bears was well-received by teddy bear fans as well as local historians and has been downloaded over 150 times since 1st March. Please spread the word to any teddy bear enthusiasts that you know. You can find the download button here as well as on the Publications and Home pages.
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Our collection of YoungALHS pages to the end of 2025 has been put together and you can download your copy here.
Other Organisations' Events in April
More events can always be found on our Facebook page
Brynmawr Museum and Historical Society
The U.S. Army 279 “Hospital In Gilwern” 1943-45
15 April, 7pm, Brynmawr Social Club
A talk by Richard Purkiss. Richard Purkiss, a local historian and collector of military vehicles, has been researching the site for 20 years and remains fascinated by the site. A lot of people don’t know there was a hospital there but there were roughly 450 personnel stationed there during the war and what we can see today is only 10 per cent of what existed 80 years ago. https://www.brynmawrhistoricalsociety.org.uk/about-the-society
Caldicot Castle
Guided Tour
29 April and last Wednesday of each month, 2pm, £3.50 including a drink, tickets must be booked
Come and join us at Caldicot Castle for a unique insight into the fascinating and chequered history of one of Wales most beautiful castles. Our tour is led by local expert Pauline Hayward who has spent years studying the castle and its remarkable family history. Pauline will take you on a journey into the past and share with you some of the fascinating facts that are unique to Caldicot Castle. The tour will also point out some of the most interesting features in the castle buildings and may even tell you where you are most likely to see our resident ghost!
