Talgarth, Jewel of the Black Mountains

Talgarth, 'The Jewel of the Black Mountains', means 'Front of the Hill' and is situated some 9 miles from Brecon and 7.5 miles from Hay-on-Wye where stands the world's second largest bookshop. Abergavenny, the said 'Gateway to Wales' is 18 miles to the south, whilst the city of Hereford lies a further 28 miles to the east. Behind Talgarth is Parc Wood which ascends to a height of approximately 900 feet and beyond this, lie the Black Mountains. Their name is attributed to the impression given of a colour change from purple to black determined by capricious weather conditions. The town, through which  flows the gentle river Enig, has an air of typical Breconshire tranquility about it, interrupted only by its weekly cattle market, which is a significant attraction to the livestock industry in particular ewes and lambs. There is magnificent scenery and a collection of historic buildings in the region to attract the visitor and tourist. Some buildings of special interest open to the public include St Gwendoline's Church and Bronllys Castle whilst nearby are LIanthony Abbey, Tretower Court and the beauty spots of LIangorse Lake and The Black Mountains. This book is intended to display a brief pictorial and captioned history of Talgarth and its people through a period of some 100 years. I hope that the selection of photographs will appeal to readers of all ages and perhaps invoke a few memories from local inhabitants as well as the welcomed visitor.

Author: Roger G williams
Publisher: Old Bakehouse
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Cover 7 x 10 inches tall,112 Pages, Ilustrated with Old B&W photos throughout.