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Old photo postcard of the Cold Strip Mill at Ebbw Vale, in Wales (now the Blaenau Gwent area)

Old Images of Blaenau Gwent, Wales

Old photo postcard of the Cold Strip Mill at Ebbw Vale, in Wales (now the Blaenau Gwent area)

Enjoy a glimpse history through old images of Blaenau Gwent, Wales.

Many of the old photos from this area are labelled in archives as Monmouthshire. But since 1974, the traditional county has been replaced by the local authority areas of Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent.

If you’re researching local history or your family history, you may find the Blaenau Gwent local history resources page useful.

Ebbw Vale

Old photo postcard of the Victoria Works colliery at Ebbw Vale, now in Blaenau Gwent
Old photo postcard of the Victoria Works colliery at Ebbw Vale, now in Blaenau Gwent. Image: Mark Crombie/Flikr.
Old photo postcard of the Cold Strip Mill at Ebbw Vale, in Wales (now the Blaenau Gwent area)
Old photo postcard of the Cold Strip Mill at Ebbw Vale, in Wales (now the Blaenau Gwent area). Image: Mark Crombie/Flikr.
See more old images of Ebbw Vale, Wales

Tredegar

Vintage postcard of the Pochin Pits Colliery at Tredegar (now in Blaenau Gwent), circa 1910
Vintage postcard of the Pochin Pits Colliery at Tredegar (now in Blaenau Gwent), Wales, circa 1910. Image: Mark Crombie/Flikr.

Pictures of Blaenau Gwent

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Hi, I’m Debbie. I’ve enjoyed books, films, and documentaries about history for more than 30 years. My favourite trips with friends and family are to museums, historic houses, archaeological sites, and I love unearthing old photos and archive film bringing history to life.

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