Gwent Archives
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The official county archive for the former counties of Gwent and Monmouthshire.
On this day, in 1897, Aneurin Bevan was born in Tredegar. In an entry from, 31st May 1918 Bevan appears for being a conscientious objector during the First World War.
November 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
On this day, in 1897, Aneurin Bevan was born in Tredegar. In an entry from, 31st May 1918 Bevan appears for being a conscientious objector during the First World War.
Ar y diwrnod hwn, ym 1897, ganed Aneurin Bevan yn Nhredegar. Mewn cofnod ar 31 Mai 1918 mae Bevan yn ymddangos, am fod yn wrthwynebydd cydwybodol yn ystod y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf.
November 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Ar y diwrnod hwn, ym 1897, ganed Aneurin Bevan yn Nhredegar. Mewn cofnod ar 31 Mai 1918 mae Bevan yn ymddangos, am fod yn wrthwynebydd cydwybodol yn ystod y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf.
Wedi ei eni yn Ionawr 1919 a’i fagu ym Mrynmawr, aeth Roy Francis ymlaen i fod yn un o hyfforddwyr gorau Rygbi’r Gynghrair a’r prif hyfforddwr proffesiynol du cyntaf ym Mhrydain Fawr. Roedd yn byw yn King Street gyda’i rieni, Lionel a Rebecca, ac aeth i Ysgol Fabanod Brynmawr yn 1922.
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Wedi ei eni yn Ionawr 1919 a’i fagu ym Mrynmawr, aeth Roy Francis ymlaen i fod yn un o hyfforddwyr gorau Rygbi’r Gynghrair a’r prif hyfforddwr proffesiynol du cyntaf ym Mhrydain Fawr. Roedd yn byw yn King Street gyda’i rieni, Lionel a Rebecca, ac aeth i Ysgol Fabanod Brynmawr yn 1922.
Born in January 1919 and raised in #Brynmawr, Roy Francis went on to become one of Rugby League’s greatest coaches and the first black professional head coach in Great Britain. Living along King Street with his parents Lionel and Rebecca, he attended Brynmawr Infants School in 1922.
November 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Born in January 1919 and raised in #Brynmawr, Roy Francis went on to become one of Rugby League’s greatest coaches and the first black professional head coach in Great Britain. Living along King Street with his parents Lionel and Rebecca, he attended Brynmawr Infants School in 1922.
Wythnos Cau 2026 - Byddwn ar gau o 26ain Ion tan 1af Chw er mwyn gweithio ar ein casgliadau.
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Closure Week 2026 - We will be closed 26th Jan to 1st Feb to work on our collections.
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Closure Week 2026 - We will be closed 26th Jan to 1st Feb to work on our collections.
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Wythnos Cau 2026 - Byddwn ar gau o 26ain Ion tan 1af Chw er mwyn gweithio ar ein casgliadau.
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Closure Week 2026 - We will be closed 26th Jan to 1st Feb to work on our collections.
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Closure Week 2026 - We will be closed 26th Jan to 1st Feb to work on our collections.
O ddydd Mawrth 06 Ionawr, bydd Archifau Gwent nawr ar agor ddydd Mawrth, Dydd Mercher, Dydd Iau o 09:30am tan 4:30pm.
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From Tuesday 06 January, Gwent Archives will now be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 09:30am to 4:30pm.
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From Tuesday 06 January, Gwent Archives will now be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 09:30am to 4:30pm.
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
O ddydd Mawrth 06 Ionawr, bydd Archifau Gwent nawr ar agor ddydd Mawrth, Dydd Mercher, Dydd Iau o 09:30am tan 4:30pm.
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From Tuesday 06 January, Gwent Archives will now be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 09:30am to 4:30pm.
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From Tuesday 06 January, Gwent Archives will now be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 09:30am to 4:30pm.
Heddiw rydym yn cofio'r dynion a'r menywod hynny o Went, a gollodd eu bywydau wrth ymladd. Cafodd enw’r diwrnod a gyflwynwyd yn wreiddiol fel Diwrnod y Cadoediad ym 1919, ei newid i Ddiwrnod y Cofio ar ôl yr Ail Ryfel Byd.
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Heddiw rydym yn cofio'r dynion a'r menywod hynny o Went, a gollodd eu bywydau wrth ymladd. Cafodd enw’r diwrnod a gyflwynwyd yn wreiddiol fel Diwrnod y Cadoediad ym 1919, ei newid i Ddiwrnod y Cofio ar ôl yr Ail Ryfel Byd.
Today we remember those men and women of Gwent who have lost their lives in combat. Initially introduced as Armistice Day in 1919, the name was changed to Remembrance Day after the Second World War.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today we remember those men and women of Gwent who have lost their lives in combat. Initially introduced as Armistice Day in 1919, the name was changed to Remembrance Day after the Second World War.
In 1887, a large beacon or bonfire was built upon the Twmbarlwm above Risca to celebrate the Jubilee of Queen Victoria. This fantastic photo shows a large group of men, women and children standing on and around the beacon.
November 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
In 1887, a large beacon or bonfire was built upon the Twmbarlwm above Risca to celebrate the Jubilee of Queen Victoria. This fantastic photo shows a large group of men, women and children standing on and around the beacon.
Ym 1887, adeiladwyd goleufa ar y Twmbarlwm uwchben Rhisga i ddathlu Jiwbilî’r Frenhines Fictoria. Mae'r llun gwych hwn yn dangos grŵp mawr o ddynion, menywod a phlant yn sefyll ar yr oleufa ac o’i chwmpas.
November 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Ym 1887, adeiladwyd goleufa ar y Twmbarlwm uwchben Rhisga i ddathlu Jiwbilî’r Frenhines Fictoria. Mae'r llun gwych hwn yn dangos grŵp mawr o ddynion, menywod a phlant yn sefyll ar yr oleufa ac o’i chwmpas.
In 30 minutes, roughly 22 were killed - ten were buried at St Woollos. Over 50 were injured and were treated at Newport Workhouse. The leaders were all found guilty of high treason and later sentenced to transportation.
#Chartists #Newport
#Chartists #Newport
November 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
In 30 minutes, roughly 22 were killed - ten were buried at St Woollos. Over 50 were injured and were treated at Newport Workhouse. The leaders were all found guilty of high treason and later sentenced to transportation.
#Chartists #Newport
#Chartists #Newport
On the 4th November 1839, John Frost, Zephaniah Williams and William Jones led thousands of men to Newport. Arriving at the Westgate Hotel at 9.30am, they were greeted by Thomas Phillips (Mayor of Newport) and soldiers from the 45th Regiment of Foot. A brief bloody battle broke out.
#OnThisDay
#OnThisDay
November 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
On the 4th November 1839, John Frost, Zephaniah Williams and William Jones led thousands of men to Newport. Arriving at the Westgate Hotel at 9.30am, they were greeted by Thomas Phillips (Mayor of Newport) and soldiers from the 45th Regiment of Foot. A brief bloody battle broke out.
#OnThisDay
#OnThisDay
O fewn 30 munud, lladdwyd tua 22 – claddwyd deg yn eglwys Sant Gwynllyw. Anafwyd dros 50 a’u trin yn Wyrcws Casnewydd. Cafwyd yr arweinwyr i gyd yn euog o deyrnfradwriaeth a’u dedfrydu wedyn i’w halltudio.
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
O fewn 30 munud, lladdwyd tua 22 – claddwyd deg yn eglwys Sant Gwynllyw. Anafwyd dros 50 a’u trin yn Wyrcws Casnewydd. Cafwyd yr arweinwyr i gyd yn euog o deyrnfradwriaeth a’u dedfrydu wedyn i’w halltudio.
Ar y 4ydd o Dachwedd 1839, arweiniodd John Frost, Zephaniah Williams a William Jones filoedd o ddynion at Gasnewydd. Ar ôl cyrraedd Gwesty’r Westgate am 9.30am, daethant wyneb yn wyneb â Thomas Phillips (Maer Casnewydd) a milwyr o’r 45ain Catrawd. Cafwyd brwydr waedlyd fer.
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Ar y 4ydd o Dachwedd 1839, arweiniodd John Frost, Zephaniah Williams a William Jones filoedd o ddynion at Gasnewydd. Ar ôl cyrraedd Gwesty’r Westgate am 9.30am, daethant wyneb yn wyneb â Thomas Phillips (Maer Casnewydd) a milwyr o’r 45ain Catrawd. Cafwyd brwydr waedlyd fer.
Calan Gaeaf hapus! Mae gan ein siroedd lleol - Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Sir Fynwy, Caerffili a Chasnewydd - lawer o atgofion brawychus ar gadw. Edmund Jones mai’r ardal hon oedd â’r nifer mwyaf o ysbrydion a thylwyth teg yng Nghymru i gyd!
October 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Calan Gaeaf hapus! Mae gan ein siroedd lleol - Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Sir Fynwy, Caerffili a Chasnewydd - lawer o atgofion brawychus ar gadw. Edmund Jones mai’r ardal hon oedd â’r nifer mwyaf o ysbrydion a thylwyth teg yng Nghymru i gyd!
Happy Halloween! Our local counties of Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly and Newport hold a lot of spooky memories. Edmund Jones claimed this area held the most spirits and fairies across Wales!
October 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Happy Halloween! Our local counties of Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly and Newport hold a lot of spooky memories. Edmund Jones claimed this area held the most spirits and fairies across Wales!
On this day, in 1963, Newport RFC beat the New Zealand All Blacks. It was a momentous achievement with the All Blacks winning 35 games in their tour and their only loss being against Newport RFC at Rodney Parade!
October 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
On this day, in 1963, Newport RFC beat the New Zealand All Blacks. It was a momentous achievement with the All Blacks winning 35 games in their tour and their only loss being against Newport RFC at Rodney Parade!
Ar y diwrnod hwn, ym 1963, curodd Clwb Rygbi Casnewydd Grysau Duon Seland Newydd. Roedd yn dipyn o gamp. Roedd y Crysau Duon wedi ennill 35 gêm ar eu taith, gan golli un gêm yn unig, yn erbyn Clwb Rygbi Casnewydd yn Rodney Parade!
October 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Ar y diwrnod hwn, ym 1963, curodd Clwb Rygbi Casnewydd Grysau Duon Seland Newydd. Roedd yn dipyn o gamp. Roedd y Crysau Duon wedi ennill 35 gêm ar eu taith, gan golli un gêm yn unig, yn erbyn Clwb Rygbi Casnewydd yn Rodney Parade!
In the months prior to D-Day, the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion was stationed in and around the Pontypool area between February and May 1944.
Unfortunately, we have very little evidence of their experiences within our collections – but for a small number of articles in the Pontypool Free Press.
Unfortunately, we have very little evidence of their experiences within our collections – but for a small number of articles in the Pontypool Free Press.
October 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In the months prior to D-Day, the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion was stationed in and around the Pontypool area between February and May 1944.
Unfortunately, we have very little evidence of their experiences within our collections – but for a small number of articles in the Pontypool Free Press.
Unfortunately, we have very little evidence of their experiences within our collections – but for a small number of articles in the Pontypool Free Press.
Yn ystod y misoedd cyn Dydd-D, lleolwyd 320ain Bataliwn Balŵn Morglawdd yn ardal Pont-y-pŵl a'r cyffiniau rhwng Chwefror a Mai 1944.
Yn anffodus, prin iawn yw'r dystiolaeth sydd gennym o'u profiadau yn ein casgliadau - ond mae nifer fach o erthyglau yn y Pontypool Free Press.
Yn anffodus, prin iawn yw'r dystiolaeth sydd gennym o'u profiadau yn ein casgliadau - ond mae nifer fach o erthyglau yn y Pontypool Free Press.
October 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Yn ystod y misoedd cyn Dydd-D, lleolwyd 320ain Bataliwn Balŵn Morglawdd yn ardal Pont-y-pŵl a'r cyffiniau rhwng Chwefror a Mai 1944.
Yn anffodus, prin iawn yw'r dystiolaeth sydd gennym o'u profiadau yn ein casgliadau - ond mae nifer fach o erthyglau yn y Pontypool Free Press.
Yn anffodus, prin iawn yw'r dystiolaeth sydd gennym o'u profiadau yn ein casgliadau - ond mae nifer fach o erthyglau yn y Pontypool Free Press.
Ym mis Ionawr 1818, cafodd Nathaniel Wells ei wneud yn siryf Sir Fynwy a daeth yn siryf Du cyntaf ym Mhrydain, y tro cyntaf yn hanes.
Ref: D412/53 (1804)
Ref: D412/53 (1804)
October 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Ym mis Ionawr 1818, cafodd Nathaniel Wells ei wneud yn siryf Sir Fynwy a daeth yn siryf Du cyntaf ym Mhrydain, y tro cyntaf yn hanes.
Ref: D412/53 (1804)
Ref: D412/53 (1804)
In January 1818, Nathaniel Wells made history when he was made sheriff of Monmouthshire and became Britain’s first Black sheriff.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Ref: D412/53 (1804)
#BlackHistoryMonth
Ref: D412/53 (1804)
October 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In January 1818, Nathaniel Wells made history when he was made sheriff of Monmouthshire and became Britain’s first Black sheriff.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Ref: D412/53 (1804)
#BlackHistoryMonth
Ref: D412/53 (1804)
Yn dilyn dyrchafiad mewnol yn ddiweddar, mae Archifau Gwent yn dymuno penodi Archifydd Ymgysylltu â'r Gymuned i swydd barhaol. Am ragor o wybodaeth am y rôl, ac i ymgeisio am y swydd, gweler Bwrdeistref Sirol Torfaen Chwilio swydd: buff.ly/Ic1PU5w Y dyddiad cau yw 24 Hydref 2025.
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Yn dilyn dyrchafiad mewnol yn ddiweddar, mae Archifau Gwent yn dymuno penodi Archifydd Ymgysylltu â'r Gymuned i swydd barhaol. Am ragor o wybodaeth am y rôl, ac i ymgeisio am y swydd, gweler Bwrdeistref Sirol Torfaen Chwilio swydd: buff.ly/Ic1PU5w Y dyddiad cau yw 24 Hydref 2025.
Following a recent internal promotion, Gwent Archives is looking to appoint a Community Engagement Archivist on a permanent basis. For more information about the role, and apply to the post, please see the Torfaen County Borough Job Search: buff.ly/hYuRuN0. The closing date is 24 October 2025.
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Following a recent internal promotion, Gwent Archives is looking to appoint a Community Engagement Archivist on a permanent basis. For more information about the role, and apply to the post, please see the Torfaen County Borough Job Search: buff.ly/hYuRuN0. The closing date is 24 October 2025.
Ar y diwrnod hwn, ym 1905, ganwyd Arthur Edwin Stevens ym Mhanteg, Sir Fynwy. Daeth ei gymhorthion clyw yn adnabyddus ac fe'u gwisgwyd gan bobl fel Winston Churchill.
October 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Ar y diwrnod hwn, ym 1905, ganwyd Arthur Edwin Stevens ym Mhanteg, Sir Fynwy. Daeth ei gymhorthion clyw yn adnabyddus ac fe'u gwisgwyd gan bobl fel Winston Churchill.