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. An uphill challenge. The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal began as two separate waterways: the Monmouthshire canal and the Brecknock & Abergavenny Canal. The first clod of the northern section from Gilwern was cut in 1797. Three years ... Read more >>
Summer Visits 2027. Details of next season’s Visits will be published as soon as they are available. ... Read more >>
Fashion and Buildings. Have you noticed that a lot of the houses in Nevill Street have a ‘grander’ look than other houses in town? This is because they look like buildings put up in the Georgian period ... Read more >>