Online Talks and Podcasts
Toby Driver U-Tube talk – Archaeology of the Gwent Levels
Blog
Our first lecture of the 2026-27 season was a very entertaining talk on Pihead Baths by Ben Price. Before the lecture we watched the presentation of the ALHS 2026 Bursaries to young people going off to study History at university. This year Frank Olding gave bursaries to Mair Davies and Tabitha Myatt. We usually give one bursary per year but there were two equally deserving candidates for this year’s presentatioans.
We have recently published the third of our story books for children about Abergavenny in the past. Please let any history-loving children in your family know about it and about our monthly feature on the Young ALHS page of this website.
Other Organisations' Events in October
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Big Pit National Coal Museum
New Exhibition - Stories from Aberfan
Opening 1 October until Oct 2027, free
When news of the Aberfan disaster spread on 21 October 1966, hundreds of people travelled to the village to offer support. Many came from mining communities across south Wales, including colliery rescue teams, emergency services, volunteers and others who helped in the response to the disaster.
Bringing together personal objects, memories and oral histories, this display shares the experiences of people connected to the disaster and those involved in its aftermath. Some of these stories and items are being displayed publicly for the first time. https://museum.wales/bigpit/whatson/13046/Stories-from-Aberfan/
Gwent Archives
Talk: From Home Remedies to the NHS
8 October 11am – 12noon, free
This talk explores the health and healthcare records we hold at Gwent Archives. From 17th century common place journals to workhouse records and the establishment of th eNHS. To book a place email enquiries@gwentarchives.gov.uk
