Welcome to Abergavenny Local History Society
Abergavenny Local History Society was formed in 1977 and is a registered charity. The aims of the Society are to promote the local community’s knowledge of and interest in history, to provide local historical and general interest information for visitors and to support Abergavenny Museum and Castle. Its activities consist of a programme of talks, visits, guided walks and research. The Research Group maintains the Street Survey alongside a varied programme of research activities and publications.
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Programme of Talks for 2026-27. Talks are held at either the Borough Theatre or the Melville Centre. Please bring your membership card with you for admission to the talks. Talks commence at 7.30pm, except in November when there is a ... Read more >>
This Month Found in the mud The Newport Medieval Ship is a 15th-century merchant vessel unearthed in the banks of the river Usk in June 2002. Helen Morgan reports: It is almost a century older than the Mary Rose, ... Read more >>
Summer Visits 2027. Details of next season’s Visits will be published as soon as they are available. ... Read more >>
Abergavenny and Shoes Did you know that for a very long time shoemaking was one of the most important industries in Abergavenny? The leather was made in the tanneries in Mill Street. You can see Tan House ... Read more >>