Pictorial Memories of Old Pontypool:Vol 1

Pictorial Memories Of Old Pontypool' is the first book by Griffithstown resident Bryan Roden, and it has been compiled from his extensive collection of photographs and memorabilia of the district.This initial volume provides a perfect opportunity for local residents, wellestablished or new, and also those who may have moved to new abodes, to pause, remember or imagine the domain of their forefathers.Lying strategically in the heart of the eastern valley of Monmouthshire, Pontypool has history that regresses 500 years and more.The pages contained in this book however concentrate on an era beginning in the later years of the nineteenth century and continue up to the present day. The range and scope of the photographs used, deliver fascinating insights into this part of south Wales, and the result will be much appreciated by collectors of topographical publications from other areas as well as local inhabitants.It covers Pontypool and neighbouring Pontnewynydd, Griffithstown, New Inn and Sebastopol in the Eastern Valley of Gwent.

Author: Bryan Roden
Publisher: Old Bakehouse Publications
Extra Details: Hardback + jacket 7 x 10 inches tall, 128 Pages, Lavishly illustrated with old B&W photos throughout.